Somerford Keynes, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7

Occupying a delightful position within a sought after Cotswold village, is this charming extended three bedroom cottage offering an opportunity to acquire a character home in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park. Combining an abundance of period charm with modern comforts, the property enjoys beautifully proportioned accommodation, established gardens, ample parking and a detached garage.

The accommodation is both light and welcoming, thoughtfully arranged over two floors. The ground floor centres around two generous reception rooms, including an attractive sitting room featuring an inglenook fireplace, creating a wonderful focal point and enhancing the cottage's wealth of character. A fitted kitchen provides an excellent range of storage and work surfaces; there is a cloakroom and direct access to the rear garden.

Upstairs, there are three well proportioned bedrooms, all benefitting from a range of built-in storage, together with a spacious family bathroom fitted with both a bath and separate shower enclosure. The cottage is warmed by an oil-fired central heating system and further complemented by cottage-style double-glazed windows throughout.

Externally, the property enjoys attractive established gardens extending to three sides. The front and side gardens have been designed for ease of maintenance and are enclosed by traditional Cotswold stone walling, creating an attractive approach to the property. A gravelled driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles and leads to a detached single garage.

To the rear, the enclosed garden offers a private and peaceful setting, predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked flower borders and paved pathways. Providing a safe and secure environment for children and pets alike, it is an ideal space for both relaxing and entertaining.

Somerford Keynes is a popular Cotswold village with a parish church, village hall and a pub; The Bakers Arms. The nearby villages of South Cerney and Ashton Keynes offer primary schools, pubs, shops and in the case of South Cerney numerous other amenities. Somerford Keynes is an approximate 5 mile drive from Cirencester town centre, which is a renowned Cotswold market town offering excellent local shops and services. The larger centres of Cheltenham, Swindon, Gloucester, Oxford and Bristol are also in daily commuting distance. Road communications are excellent being two miles from the A417/A419 dual carriageway to Junction 15 of the M4 at Swindon or Junction 11A of the M5 at Gloucester. There are main line rail services to London Paddington from Kemble (3.2 miles) and Swindon (8 miles).

Somerford Keynes is also in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park with lakes where you can sail, windsurf, canoe and fish. The Cotswold Water Park is made up of over 130 lakes that have been created over recent years, these lakes have become increasingly popular due to the large range of leisure activities that are on offer. The Water Park has also become a renowned conservation area and several of the lakes are now Sites of Scientific Interest and large numbers of waterfowl breed and winter here. Further recreation is offered at nearby Oaksey Park and South Cerney Golf Clubs.