Rectory Lane, Avening, Tetbury, GL8

30 Rectory Lane is an end of terrace house in an elevated spot above Avening. This sunny location is very much part of the thriving village community, with a good primary school and pub within walking distance and Avening playground and playing field on the doorstep. The property is built using traditional methods from reconstituted Cotswold stone under a pitched roof with spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. It is in need of some updating, but offers a great opportunity for a purchaser to buy a property in this sought after village and improve it to their own taste and standard. 

An entrance hall, 17’ sitting room, 17’ kitchen/dining room, bathroom and utility/boot room are on the ground floor. A staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor, with a landing and three bedrooms on this level. In addition, there is a further room on this floor with potential to create a first floor bath/shower room, subject to necessary consent. The property is light, and the windows at the front of the house take in a good outlook over the village.

The property benefits from parking and a much larger than average garden, with a total plot size of 0.181 acres. The parking is at the front and side of the property. A path leads from the lane to the front door, with a level garden to the side. The rear garden is of particular merit, and stretches up away from the house. A path leads up through a level lawn, with a summer house with gravel area behind on the right and, with a large timber clad outbuilding to the left. The plot continues on up,  past fruit cages, to steps that lead up to the top terrace.

Located in a wooded valley, the pretty Cotswold village of Avening is a lovely community with a church and a pub. It is a lively, active community with a thriving primary school and playgroup, groups such as the youth club and WI, a village hall, social club and a playing field. The village, which border the Princess Royal’s estate at Gatcombe Park, is also close to 600 acres of National Trust common land at Minchinhampton, where there is a golf course and excellent walking and riding opportunities. More comprehensive amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Nailsworth and Tetbury. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (6 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington.

Agents note

S.157 Housing Act 1985 – 30 Rectory Lane was formerly part of the Local Authority housing stock and as such contains a restrictive covenant which requires consent to purchase from the Local Authority. It is understood that any purchaser (or tenant) who has lived and worked within Gloucestershire or the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for at least the last three years immediately prior to the purchase or rental, would qualify for automatic consent. Other applications may be considered on merit following a minimum of 8 weeks marketing on the Council’s website

Property information

The property is freehold. Gas central heating, Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. The council tax band is B. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include ultrafast, and you are likely to have good service from all mobile providers, although service may be limited indoors.