Hampen, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

Tucked away in a quintessential Cotswold hamlet, enjoying uninterrupted views to the west, 3 Lower Hampen Cottages is a handsome semi-detached stone cottage which has been carefully restored, extended and modernised to create a pleasantly calm and comfortable Cotswold home.

The accommodation is versatile, naturally light and extending to 2,258 square feet over two floors, the cottage briefly comprises a kitchen/breakfast room, a sitting room, dining room, study, a snug (occasional 4th bedroom), a cloakroom and utility.

Upstairs, there is a large master suite with a dressing room and separate en-suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage is tastefully finished and immaculately presented.

Outside, the driveway sweeps around the front of the property to a large parking area. Subject to the necessary planning consent, there is plenty of room for a garage or carport. The gardens extend to just over a quarter of an acre and wrap around three sides of the cottage. There is a breakfast terrace to the rear of the property and to the front, a large terrace that enjoys the afternoon sunshine and stunning evening sunsets. A garden shed and a further wood shed create good storage.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private waste. Oil fired central heating.

Hampen is a quintessential Cotswold hamlet located within the heart of the AONB. Set in a stunning Cotswold valley, the property enjoys wonderful views overlooking its garden and the surrounding fields, with beautiful sunsets over the hills in the distance.

The hamlet is wonderfully private with one single width country lane leading in and out again. Local towns include Cheltenham, Northleach and Stow-on-the-Wold whilst the village of Andoversford is within easy reach and perfect for the daily paper and basic groceries. Andoversford has a Post office and a pub. Also, on the way to Cheltenham, there is the expanding and hugely popular ‘Dunkertons’ at Dowdeswell Park.

Cheltenham provides extensive shopping, cultural and recreational facilities, it also plays host to a number of annual festivals including Literature, Classical Music, Jazz, Science, Cricket and of course the National Hunt Racing Festival. Cheltenham Spa railway station offers direct routes into London Paddington, Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street and International airports at Bristol and Birmingham.

There are several popular private and state schools in Cheltenham town. Amenities and sporting facilities in the area are excellent.

There are leisure centres in Cheltenham, Bourton on the Water and Cirencester; horse racing at Cheltenham, Stratford upon Avon and Warwick; polo at Cirencester Park. Golf courses in the area include Andoversford, Naunton Downs, several in Cheltenham, Burford and Cirencester. There is access to theatres and cultural activities in Cheltenham and Oxford.

Stow-on-the-Wold 12 miles, Burford 15.2 miles, Northleach 6.3 miles, Cheltenham 8 miles, Cirencester 16.2 miles, Oxford 33.3 miles, London 92 miles, Cheltenham Spa Station 11.1 miles, Kingham Station 17.4 miles, Kemble station 20.4 miles (all mileages approximate)