Laurel Cottage is an eye-catching cottage, that has been beautifully re-designed inside.

Description

Laurel Cottage is an eye-catching cottage set back from the road by a generous front lawn and a long gravel path leading to the front door along a beech hedge. There is so much more when you go inside than the charming cottage exterior which first meets the eye.

The current owners beautifully and meticulously re-designed the cottage in 2020 by connecting an existing barn/ annexe to the rear of the original cottage, creating fantastic flow through the cottage which is finished to a very high standard throughout.

On entering the cottage, there is a stone-laid porch to leave coats and shoes before going into the Sitting Room. The Sitting Room is a beautiful dual aspect room, complete with a log burner and built-in bookshelf & storage, plenty of room to entertain in or just light the fire and get cosy. Through to the Hall which is a versatile space for sitting or dining, linking the original cottage with the original barn that is now the Kitchen / Dining Room. Off the Hall is a downstairs cloakroom and WC and hidden behind a door are stairs up to the Snug which could also be used as a third bedroom or study.

The Kitchen is a stunning space. With exposed barn beams and full ceiling height, it gives the whole house a real sense of openness and light. It boasts a natural stone floor with underfloor heating, immaculate integrated kitchen units and double Belfast sink with church views: this is a fantastic space for keen chefs and entertaining. At one end is plenty of space for dining, with bi-fold doors leading out into the garden, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. To the other end of the kitchen is a separate Utility Room equipped with sink, built-in storage, heated towel rail and space for a washing machine and dryer.

The first floor comprises two double bedrooms, one offers floor-to-ceiling built-in storage while the other has plenty of space for a freestanding dresser. Both rooms have lovely garden views. There is a generously proportioned Bathroom with underfloor heating, deep roll top bath, separate marble-tiled shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail.

To the rear of the cottage is a tranquil and private south-facing garden, mostly laid to lawn with patio areas at both ends for al fresco dining and dry-stone wall raised flower bed fringes and a view of the village church in the distance.

Location

Coln St Aldwyns is a picturesque and highly sought after Cotswold village, lying between Bibury and Fairford and just 8 miles from the vibrant market town of Cirencester, which offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants and independent boutiques. The village of Coln St Aldwyns benefits from a village pub as well as a village shop, which contains a cafe and post office. It is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside with scenic walking routes accessible right from the doorstep of Laurel Cottage.

Laurel Cottage is set in the heart of the village and approached off Bibury Road. The surrounding land is owned in the main by the Williamstrip and Hatherop Estates which help protect the village from development. Albeit a small community, Coln St. Aldwyns is fortunate in retaining its community shop & cafe and Post Office and the highly acclaimed pub The New Inn.

Communications in the area are first class with easy access to London, Swindon, Bath and Bristol. Junction 15 of the M4 is within easy access and close to Cheltenham is Junction 11a of the M5 which links to Birmingham and the south. Swindon Station provides a regular service to London Paddington taking approximately 60 minutes. The neighbouring village of Hatherop provides a primary school and private education with Hatherop Castle School, whilst the nearest state secondary school is Farmor’s School in Fairford, some 3 miles away.

Square Footage: 915 sq ft



Directions

Coming from Bibury, turn right off the Salt Way onto Bibury Road into Coln St. Aldwyns, the house is 0.2miles on the right hand side before the Coln Stores.

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired boiler