Kent End, Ashton Keynes, SN6

A beautifully presented five-bedroom house with a two-bedroom annexe, a garage with office, and large garden with stunning views over the surrounding countryside, in Ashton Keynes.

Description

Little Kent End is a stylish five-bedroom house which has been thoughtfully transformed by the current owners to create a welcoming family home that is beautifully presented throughout.

Comprising an inviting entrance hallway, a large utility room/boot room with access to the garden, the heart of the house is the fabulous kitchen and dining room, a generous space with room for dining and everyday living, situated within a beautiful oak-framed extension and opening directly to the garden. Two large sitting rooms provide a more formal reception spaces, both with doors leading outside and one with a wood burning fire, and a guest cloakroom complete the ground floor.

There are five bedrooms in total, including a principal suite with a walk-in wardrobe and a large en suite bathroom, and two large double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes on the first floor. Both second-floor double bedrooms also benefit from en suite facilities, with the boiler room also on this level. The charming home has been finished with a high attention to detail in all areas, with stylish décor and excellent design.

The detached guest cottage offers flexible additional accommodation, comprising an open-plan kitchen and sitting room, two bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. Ideal for guests, extended family or as a source of income, it complements the main house well. The property also benefits from a 4kW solar slate installation and an EV charging point.

Approached through automated gates, the property enjoys ample parking, a garage, and an adjoining office/gym with WC. The gardens and grounds are a particular highlight, having been carefully landscaped to create a series of distinct and peaceful spaces. A raised pond forms a focal point, while terraces, a secluded dining area and a well-equipped summer house provide plenty of places to relax and entertain. Beyond a floral archway, a wildflower meadow, vegetable garden and paddock add to the property's charm, while to the front two ornamental ponds create an attractive approach to the house.

Location

Little Kent End is situated on the edge of Ashton Keynes village and adjoins open countryside. It is within walking distance of all the amenities that make the village so popular such as the White Hart Inn, post office, community run shop, parish church, Ashton Keynes tennis club, and The Cotswolds Cookery School. There are an extensive number of societies in the village; an excellent example of a thriving community. The Thames Path runs through the village.

The village is home to the highly regarded Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School (Good overall Ofsted rating), which, together with the strong sense of community and access to the surrounding lakes and countryside of the Cotswold Water Park, contributes significantly to the village's appeal for families. The village is self-sufficient in many ways but Cirencester and Swindon, the two major towns in the area, are both within easy motoring distance and provide comprehensive but differing shopping, commercial, and recreational amenities.

Access to the motorway network is particularly easy via the M4 (J15/A419 or J6/ B4696), with Cheltenham accessed via the A419. There is a bus service that runs directly from the village to the Cheltenham schools. For commuters, regular mainline services run from both Kemble (6 miles) and Swindon (12.1 miles via B4553) to London Paddington, with journey times from approximately 70 and 50 minutes respectively.

Preparatory and public schools in the area are numerous with Hatherop Castle, Cricklade Manor, and Pinewood at Bourton all accessible. In addition, there are Cheltenham College, Marlborough College, and Westonbirt School. In Cirencester Powell’s CoE Primary School holds an Outstanding overall Ofsted rating.

Square Footage: 3,551 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres

Directions

Directions: From Cirencester take the Ashton Keynes road through Siddington. On the outskirts of the village bear left onto Cox’s Hill. On entering the village take the first left turn into Back Street and continue until you reach a sharp right hand bend where the gates to the house will be seen on the left hand side and behind a sign for Kent End.

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Additional Info

Cirencester 7 miles • Kemble Station 6miles • Swindon 13 miles
M4 (J16) 9 miles) • Cheltenham 23 miles
(All mileages and times are approximate)