2 bedroom town house for sale

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An opportunity to acquire a Grade Two Listed period Cotswold Stone town house located in Gloucester street a highly sought after area within the very heart of Cirencester town. The house benefits from a selection of attractive period features aligned with modern convenience with accommodation set out over two floors. Externally there are well tended gardens to front and rear of the house, the present vendors have created a sizable studio which is postioned to the rear of the garden and can be used for a number of uses such as home office or creative space. The rear garden is enclosed benefiting from a degree of privacy laid to lawn with patio seating areas. We would urge early viewing to avoid disappointment.

Cirencester - Cirencester is an historic Roman town which became an important centre for the wool trade in medieval times. Today it is a thriving market town. The property occupies a desirable situation. Shopping in Cirencester is highly regarded, off the main streets there are many interesting back lanes with specialist shops, particularly Black Jack Street. On the outskirts of the town are two supermarkets (Waitrose and Tesco) as well as a Hospital. A new Leisure Centre was opened in 2006 and one of the oldest open-air pools in the country is a short walk. A gate to the 2500 acre Cirencester Park, belonging to the Bathurst family and open during the day, is also a short walk off Cecily Hill. Many concerts are given in the Church and there are talented local choirs and amateur dramatic groups. Within about half an hour’s drive are the towns of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Swindon. Bath, Oxford and Stratford are about an hour by car, with superb cultural and recreational facilities. Private and State schools in the area are excellent, such as Beaudesert, Deer Park, Kingshill, Prior Park, Rendcomb and Hatherop Castle.

Kemble airfield has facilities for small aircraft and Aston Down is a gliding centre. Cirencester has had a golf course for over 100 years and others are at Minchinhampton, Burford and Naunton. Superb horse racing takes place at Cheltenham, as well as at meetings at Newbury and Bath. Sailing is available on the lakes between Cirencester and Swindon.

Situation - Gloucester Street is in a much sought-after location due to its proximity to the town centre which is within walking distance. Most of the street consists of period town houses and cottages. Cirencester is deservedly known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds” and is extremely accessible, being at the intersection of the Fosse Way and Ermin Way. The latter provides virtual dual carriage access to both the M4 at Swindon and the M5 at Gloucester/Cheltenham. There is a fast and regular Great Western Train service from Kemble (about 3.5 miles) to London Paddington which takes approximately 75 minutes with stops at Swindon, Didcot and Reading.

Description - The accommodation has been improved in recent years it still benefits from a range of period features sitting well alongside the modern convenience of a modern shaker style kitchen diner which is extremely with windows and door to rear garden, well-appointed contemporary bathroom with large deep bath and separate corner shower cubicle, heating via a gas fired central heating system and low maintenance floors and neutral decoration. The period features of this property include a fitted wood burner to the main reception area and stone mullion leaded windows to the front elevation to Gloucester Street. Externally there are gardens to both front and rear. The rear garden is predominately laid to lawn with an established patio area, enclosed by fencing and Cotswold stone walling. It also enjoys pedestrian access to both the side and to the rear. The present vendors have created a sizable studio which is postioned to the rear of the garden and can be used for a number of uses such as home office or creative space a definet assett on a town house.

Outside - To the front of the house there is a well tended garden with pathwat to entrance door.

The rear garden enjoys a degree of privacy with a large patio to the rear of the house leading to a lawned area with pathway to side leading the length of the garden. There is a selection of established shrubs and flowering plants, small red brick garden wc with high flush wc and washhand basin. The present vendors have created a sizable studio which is postioned to the rear of the garden ideal for home working, to the rear of this building there is a secure workshop with storage and work bench. The garden has a gated and secure rear access onto goose acre lane.

Parking - There is parking for residents on Gloucester street.

Viewing - Through the vendors sole agent 7 days a week.

Agents Note - These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise.

Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first.
Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property.
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