Description

West View is a pretty double fronted period cottage hidden away in an idyllic secluded setting in the picturesque village of Hillesley, accessible only by foot. The cottage has been the subject of a truly spectacular transformation sympathetically restoring it with a great deal of care and attention to detail. Former rendering has been removed to expose the beautiful Cotswold stone elevations, whilst the accommodation has been extended and reconfigured to create a versatile layout suitable for a range of needs. Other upgrades include a new air source heat pump system, replacement roofing and new windows. Charming character features have been thoughtfully exposed and restored to their former glory including timber beams, traditional stone fireplaces and original timber doors. 

As a whole, the cottage offers 3 bedroomed accommodation of around 1,480 sq.ft. The internal layout has been cleverly designed to be split into two wholly self-contained areas comprising a two bedroom cottage and a one bedroom wing with individual staircases. The two are linked by an internal door and therefore can be utilised as one whole cottage if required. Currently, one wing of the cottage is successfully run as a holiday let. This flexible layout can equally appeal to those seeking a multi-generational property. 

On the ground floor, the principal living area comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/living room featuring lovely limestone flooring and a wood-burning stove. The kitchen is well-fitted with solid timber units beneath a granite worktop with an integrated dishwasher and Leisure range cooker. A fitted cupboard houses the utility appliances within the rear hallway which has stairs rising to the primary wing of the bedroom accommodation. This principal first floor area comprises two double bedrooms and a stylish shower room. The secondary staircase is located within a second rear hallway and accesses the third double bedroom separately, served also by a further modern shower room. The living accommodation to this secondary wing includes a living/dining room, conservatory and modern fitted kitchen. 

Overlooking the former village allotments and neighbouring paddock land, the cottage occupies an end of terrace position and is accessed by a pedestrian path serving the row of cottages. West View boasts a fantastic garden plot of about 0.20 acres which includes a private front garden which has been newly landscaped with a patio bound by raised timber borders. A path leads to the larger area of garden which was formerly part of the allotments and still offers an excellent growing area for vegetables and stock flowers. On street parking is available on Chapel Lane and neighbouring streets. 

The cottage has an additional benefit of the remainder of a 7 year RHI payment generating an income of £460 per quarter. 

Situation

Hillesley is a delightful unspoilt village on the edge of the Cotswold Escarpment and Badminton Estate, nestled within rolling Gloucestershire countryside close to the Cotswold Way. The village's amenities include St Giles church, an active village hall and the community run Fleece Inn which was voted as CAMRA's county pub of the year in 2018. Other facilities include a primary school whilst there are sporting activities within the village such as a playing field hosting cricket teams and a tennis court. The neighbouring village of Hawkesbury Upton has a further range of facilities including an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rated primary school, two public houses, a village shop, post office and farm shop. Less than 3 miles away is the large market town of Wotton-under-Edge a typical Cotswold market town made prosperous from the former woollen industry and today provides good local amenities for everyday needs, including schools for all ages and the highly regarded Katherine Lady Berkeley secondary school, local shops, pubs, restaurants and services including doctors' and dental surgeries. There are popular sports and social clubs, a local swimming pool and the Wotton Electric Picture House. Both the M4 and M5 Motorway are within 15 minutes' drive away, putting Bristol (20 miles) and Gloucester (19 miles) within easy reach. The nearest railway station is Yate, only 20 minutes away, and has regular mainline services.

Tenure & Services

We understand the property is Freehold with central heating via an air source heat pump, mains drainage, water and electricity.