Mill Lane, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A characterful Cotswold stone cottage offering contemporary living, off street parking and income potential, set in the centre of the beautiful village of Lower Slaughter.

Description

Located in the centre of one of the Cotswolds’ prettiest and most desirable villages, this detached cottage dates back to 1842 and is not listed. This delightful stone cottage features a Cotswold stone tile roof and stone mullion windows. It has been beautifully updated and is presented in immaculate, turn-key condition, blending timeless charm with modern comforts.

It operates as a successful holiday let when not used by the owner and therefore, appeals equally as an investment opportunity or a charming private home.

The front door opens to an entrance hall with a cloaks recess and a door to the cloakroom WC.

The spacious and elegant, dual aspect sitting room features fitted slatted window shutters, and an open stone fireplace with a wood burner, creating a warm and cosy living space during the colder months.

The fitted kitchen offers space for a dining table, a fitted slatted window shutter and eye-catching Crittall doors opening to the rear courtyard terrace, creating an indoor combined with outdoor living space. It includes solid wood worktops, Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, electric oven and a gas hob. From the kitchen an archway opens to the fitted utility room, which offers space for a separate washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a tall fridge freezer.

The charming ground floor double bedroom features a bay window, French doors opening to the courtyard terrace and an en suite shower room with a solar electric Velux window.

Stairs from the sitting room lead upstairs to the first floor landing with storage cupboards and two double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, and the other an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and a fitted wardrobe.

At the front, solid double wood entrance gates open to gravel parking for two cars with a feature raised stone bed.
The quaint and private rear courtyard is south-facing and offers an ideal spot for al fresco dining whilst enjoying the sunshine. It features a paved terrace with shingle edging, a stone raised bed, a mature trained wisteria and a charming open-fronted garden store with a Cotswold stone slate roof.

Location

Lower Slaughter is one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque and unspoilt villages, celebrated for its tranquil charm and timeless beauty. Set along the gently flowing River Eye, the village is characterised by honey coloured limestone cottages, a historic water mill and idyllic countryside walks. With no through traffic, Lower Slaughter offers a rare sense of peace and community, yet lies just minutes from the amenities of Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold. Its combination of heritage, natural beauty and quiet sophistication makes it a highly sought after location for those seeking quintessential Cotswold living.

Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold provide excellent facilities for day-to-day shopping with supermarkets, libraries, banks and a range of speciality shops. The larger centres of Cheltenham and Cirencester provide more extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities.

There is an excellent range of private and state schools in the area including Kitebrook at Moreton-in-Marsh, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College in Cheltenham. The Cotswold School, which achieved academy status in 2010, is situated in Bourton-on-the-Water and its academic reputation attracts students from across the Cotswolds.

Sporting opportunities in the area are numerous with the Heythrop Hunt, fishing and shooting. There are golf courses at Naunton Downs, Burford and Lyneham and National Hunt Racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. There are fine local walks via an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for horse riding and walking.

There is fast access to Oxford and London via the A40/M40. There are mainline stations in Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh serving Oxford, London/Paddington and the Midlands.

Square Footage: 1,238 sq ft



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Additional Info

Local Authority: Cotswold District Council, Cirencester. T: .

The property is currently used as a holiday let and is commercially rated, benefitting from small business rates relief. Previously tax band F.

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected. Mains gas-fired central and water heating.

Tenure: Freehold.

Energy Performance Certificate Rating D

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills, Tel: .

Particulars prepared: April 2026. Photographs taken: April 2026.