Hilcote Drive, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A spacious 4 bedroom house with an annexe and south facing gardens situated on the edge of Bourton-on-the-water.

Description

Situated in a peaceful residential position on the edge of the thriving and highly sought-after village of Bourton-on-the-Water, this attractive stone-built family home offers generous and versatile accommodation, complemented by a private south-facing garden and a useful detached annexe.

Originally constructed in around 1965, with sympathetic additions undertaken in approximately 2009, the property combines characterful Cotswold stone elevations with well-planned modern living spaces.

The accommodation is approached via a spacious entrance hall with cloaks cupboard and cloakroom WC.

The spacious sitting room enjoys a warm and welcoming atmosphere, centred around a contemporary wood-burning stove set within an attractive stone fireplace. French doors open directly onto the rear terrace, creating an excellent connection between the house and garden.

The well-appointed fitted kitchen features a breakfast bar and an open-plan layout flowing seamlessly into the dining room. French doors from the dining area open onto the rear paved terrace, making the space ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with an Electrolux dual-fuel range cooker with extractor hood above and provides space for a dishwasher and tall fridge-freezer. A separate utility room offers additional storage together with space for a washing machine and a tumble dryer.

A former garage has been converted to provide a study and separate storage room, with the potential to reinstate the garage if required.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room with walk-in shower enclosure. There is a guest double bedroom with a useful walk-in dressing room/storage area, together with two further double bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom fitted with a shower bath.

A particularly valuable feature is the detached annexe, comprising a double bedroom and shower room with large walk-in shower enclosure. Equally suited as guest accommodation, a home office, or studio, it offers excellent flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles.

Outside
To the front of the property, a gravel driveway provides parking for several vehicles. A gated side access leads to a gravelled area offering bin storage and access to the rear garden.

The mature, south-facing rear garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and sunshine throughout the day. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, it features a substantial paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining, an established lawn, mature trees and beautifully planted borders. A lower decked seating terrace provides a delightful vantage point from which to enjoy views across the neighbouring field.

Further benefits include two useful timber garden sheds.

Location

Bourton-on-the-Water provides for every day amenities including a Post Office, cash points, library, shops and restaurants. There are further amenities in nearby Stow-on-the-Wold. The larger centres of Cheltenham and Cirencester provide more extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities. The area is known for interesting churches and there are important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate and further afield there is the magnificent Blenheim Palace.

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 and an excellent range of schools in and around Oxford. The Cotswold School, which achieved academy status in 2010, is situated in Bourton-on-the-Water and its’ outstanding academic reputation attracts students from across the Cotswolds.

Sporting opportunities in the area include hunting, 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 the horse riding and walking enthusiast.

Oxford and London are accessible via the A44/M40 or the mainline stations at Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh serving Oxford, London/Paddington and the Midlands.

Square Footage: 1,894 sq ft



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