Park Street, Stow on the Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A stylish period cottage in a very popular market town.

Description

Number 14 is a handsome and stylish 18th century cottage, situated about 245 metres from the bustling centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, well known for its’ wide range of restaurants, pubs and antique shops. The property is Grade II listed and is constructed of natural Cotswold stone under a pitched tiled roof. It has a pretty front façade with four paned sash windows, set within stone reveals and flanked to one side by traditional six panelled front door with glazed fan light above. According to a date stone (J&DW 1971) a two storey extension of natural Cotswold stone under a flat roof was added more recently.

The property offers a perfect combination of modern comforts and traditional period features with a charming entrance hall which retains the original staircase and traditional floor tiles. This leads to the sitting room with a wide open fireplace fitted with a Clearview stove and flanked to either side by arched display niches. There is access to the cellar from the sitting room. In addition there is a cloakroom and charming kitchen/dining room with ample room for a good sized table and chairs. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful boot room which is perfect for family and country life.

From the hall, a charming staircase with turned timber hand rail and painted balustrading leads to the first floor landing. On the first floor is the principal bedroom with en suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. In addition there is a guest bedroom with en suite shower room and further single bedroom/study. A door and wood panelled staircase lead to the second floor where there is a further bedroom with en suite bathroom. Accessed from bedroom three is a room which could be used as a study or dressing room.

14 Park Street is set back from the road by a deep pavement with steps leading to the front door. Two semi-circular raised flower beds abut the front of the house together with a large galvanised trough, set above the grill to the cellar. The rear garden can be accessed from the house or alternatively via a shared vehicular access, which is approached via Union Street and across a gravelled drive forming part of Stow Green and which leads to a reserved car parking space and to the rear of the garden. A timber gate gives access to the enclosed rear garden which is entirely paved with steps leading to a raised paved area together with flower and shrub borders.
The property is currently operated as a successful holiday let.

Location

Stow-on-the-Wold is a charming market town which enjoys an elevated situation within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is just five miles from Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and 18 miles from Soho Farmhouse which was founded as a home from home for people working in the creative industries.

The town is strategically located just off the north/south Fosse Way and near to the A40/M40 to London and the A44 Oxford to Worcester east/west trunk road.

The area is well served by excellent hotels and restaurants and there is a wide range of private and state schools in the area including the Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water. Oxford and Cheltenham provide more extensive leisure and shopping amenities. Mainline railway stations are at Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham which serve London Paddington, Oxford, Worcester and Hereford.

Square Footage: 1,516 sq ft



Directions

From Burford/Cirencester (A424/A429), proceed up South Hill until reaching the traffic lights. Turn right into Sheep Street (A436). Proceed down the hill along Sheep Street and into Park Street where the property will be found on the left after about 382 metres.

Additional Info

Agents Comment
A restriction is in place preventing the operation of the property as a commercial restaurant.

There is a right of way for vehicular and pedestrian access via a driveway to the rear.

Photographs taken in June 2019 and April 2026.