High Street, Stanton, Worcestershire, WR12

Old Chapel House offers a rare combination of character, contemporary space and a private garden within one of the North Cotswolds' most desirable villages.

Old Chapel House is a detached village house combining an original stone cottage with a substantial modern extension to the side. The property has been thoughtfully arranged to create bright, well-presented and versatile accommodation, with a pleasing blend of period character and contemporary living.

A covered stone porch with two leaded windows opens into a spacious entrance hall, which features a wood-burning stove and provides access to the principal reception rooms. The kitchen/dining room has a dual aspect, stone mullion windows and a modern range of cabinetry centred around a useful island. The sitting room is a particularly bright and inviting space, with wooden flooring, a stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and two sets of bi-folding doors opening directly onto the garden. A useful utility room, with space for appliances, sink and WC, completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect and features a dressing area with fitted wardrobes, Juliet balcony and attractive feature fireplace. The en suite shower room has a walk-in shower, double sink vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. The second bedroom has its own en suite shower room, exposed stone wall and a pretty outlook across the village, while the third bedroom is currently arranged as a study with fitted bookshelves.

The accommodation extends into the attic space, where two versatile rooms are arranged either side of a spacious landing, each benefitting from skylights. These rooms offer excellent flexibility and could be utlised in a multitude of ways. One of the rooms is currently a bathroom suite with freestanding bath, WC and basin.

OUTSIDE
Outside, the property is approached via a gravel driveway with adjoining flower beds and a mature beech hedge providing a good degree of privacy. The garden is a lovely feature, with a spacious paved terrace adjoining the house, leading onto a lawn with established planting. At the far end of the garden is a raised patio with a summerhouse, enjoying a southerly aspect and providing a wonderful spot to sit and enjoy the garden. There is also a useful log store and shed.

Stanton is widely regarded as one of the most charming villages in the North Cotswolds, lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has an inn, cricket ground, village hall and fine parish church. Everyday amenities can be found in Broadway, about 4 miles, and more comprehensive facilities in Cheltenham about 11 miles. Stanton is well placed for access for communication, with the A44 and M40 providing access to London (90 miles), and the M5 (Jct 9: 10 miles) providing access to the West Country and Birmingham. There is a mainline train service at Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington. Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford and Worcester and there is an equestrian livery yard in the village. Some of the best schools in the country for both boys and girls are found in nearby Cheltenham and Malvern. There are theatres at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Oxford. The surrounding countryside offers a number of attractive walks and rides. Houses are traditionally built of beautiful Cotswold stone which, with its warm honey colour, elegantly complements the beauty of the natural surroundings.