The Burgage, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52

A charming period cottage occupying a tucked away position on The Burgage in the historic heart of Prestbury, offering flexible three bedroom accommodation, private courtyard garden and generous off-road parking

Description:

Coyne Cottage is an attractive period cottage occupying a discreet and highly convenient position on The Burgage, within the historic heart of Prestbury. Although the property retains the charm, appearance and character one would hope for in a cottage of this type, it was almost entirely rebuilt in the 1990s. As such, it offers an appealing blend of traditional character and more modern underlying fabric, which should help the property weather better than many older cottages of more original construction.

Built of traditional Cotswold stone beneath a tiled roof, the property has considerable charm and offers well balanced accommodation arranged predominantly over the ground floor, with additional first floor space providing flexibility for guests, hobbies or home working.

The cottage is approached through gated access onto a generous gravelled parking area, which also forms an attractive sense of arrival. The outside space is particularly appealing, being enclosed in part by Cotswold stone walling and arranged with areas for sitting out, container planting and established borders. The result is a private and manageable courtyard garden which complements the character of the house and provides a pleasant setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Inside, the accommodation has a warm and individual feel, with exposed stonework, roof timbers and vaulted ceilings adding character throughout. The kitchen and dining room sit towards one end of the house and form a sociable everyday space, with the kitchen arranged around fitted cabinetry and work surfaces, while the adjoining dining room provides space for a table beneath exposed beams.

A central entrance hall leads through to the sitting room, which is a particularly attractive reception space. Extending to over 21 feet in length, it enjoys a vaulted ceiling, exposed stone fireplace and good natural light, creating a comfortable room for both day-to-day living and entertaining.

There are two bedrooms on the ground floor. The principal bedroom is generously proportioned and benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. A second ground floor bedroom sits to the opposite side of the hall, close to the main bathroom, and would work equally well as a guest bedroom, study or additional sitting space depending on requirements.

To the first floor there is a further bedroom, together with a useful loft/store area. While parts of the first floor have reduced headroom, the space adds valuable flexibility and would suit a variety of uses.

Overall, Coyne Cottage is a highly appealing village home, combining charm, privacy and practicality in one of Cheltenham’s most desirable and characterful districts. Its 1990s reconstruction is an important part of the story, allowing the house to retain the atmosphere and appeal of a period cottage while offering a more robust and modern fabric than might otherwise be expected.

Situation:

Coyne Cottage is situated on The Burgage, in the historic heart of Prestbury, one of Cheltenham’s most desirable and characterful districts. Prestbury was once a separate village and, although it has gradually become attached to the town, it has retained a strong identity of its own. This is particularly evident around the old village centre, known as The Burgage, where period buildings, traditional cottages and a more intimate village atmosphere give the area a very different feel from many other parts of Cheltenham.

The Burgage remains the focal point of Prestbury’s historic core and helps give the village much of its charm. It is a setting defined not only by its architecture and sense of place, but also by the strength of relationships between residents, which has long set Prestbury apart. There is a real sense of community here, with many people drawn to the village for the combination of day-to-day convenience, character and neighbourly atmosphere.

Prestbury offers a good range of local facilities, including everyday shops and services, together with three well-known public houses: The Royal Oak on The Burgage, The Plough and The Kings Arms. These sit at the heart of village life and contribute significantly to the area’s enduring popularity.

Despite its village feel, Prestbury is exceptionally convenient for Cheltenham town centre, which provides a much wider range of shopping, cultural and leisure facilities, including the Promenade, Montpellier, the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Town Hall and the town’s renowned festival programme. Cheltenham Racecourse is also close by, while the surrounding countryside, Cleeve Hill and the wider Cotswold escarpment are readily accessible.

Communications are excellent, with good road access across Cheltenham and towards the wider Cotswolds, Oxford and London. The M5 is available for routes north and south, while Cheltenham Spa railway station provides regular mainline services to London Paddington, Bristol and Birmingham.

Important Information:

Services: All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Tenure: Freehold.

Local Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council.

Council Tax Band: F.

EPC: D.

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Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with Jackson-Stops.