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3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Charming country cottage
- Picturesque setting overlooking the village duck pond and surrounding countryside
- 3 bedrooms
- Kitchen with vaulted ceiling
- Reception room with wood-burning stove
- 2 bathrooms
- Quintessential 'cottage garden'
- Private off-street parking
- Walking distance to the village pub
- No onward chain
Description
The Basley is a very pretty semi-detached period cottage situated within a very pleasant and peaceful position in the Cotswold village of Leighterton sitting beside the picturesque village duck pond adjoining quiet leafy country lanes and overlooking fields. The cottage has an abundance of charm and character throughout featuring exposed timber beams and a unique conical timber staircase rising through the three storeys. The accommodation extends in all to 1,006 sq.ft. and requires general updating offering the new owners great scope to put their stamp on this idyllic country cottage.
The cottage has a lovely approach through it's delightful garden leading to a porch. The porch adjoins the kitchen which boasts impressive high-vaulted ceilings and a charming curved arch window at the focal point. An inner hallway has a side access in from the lane and a Saniflo WC off. The reception room is dual-aspect including French doors flowing out to the garden, while a wood-burning stove creates a cosy atmosphere. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms comprising a double and a small single suited for an office or nursery. There is a shower room located on the first floor. The main bedroom occupies the entire top floor and is a particular feature boasting a beautiful beamed ceiling. The bedroom suite layout incorporates a dressing area, fitted storage, and an en-suite bathroom.
A five-bar gate opens to an off-street parking area located at the foot of the garden where there are outstanding far-reaching views over the adjoining countryside. The south-east garden is a quintessential 'cottage garden' vibrant with well-stocked flower beds bordering lawns. Within the garden there is a timber shed and a summerhouse.
Situation
Leighterton is an excellent rural village situated equidistance between Tetbury and Wotton-under-Edge. The village has a pretty church, duck pond and popular primary school, Royal Oak pub and new farm shop. Both the market town of Tetbury and Wotton-under-Edge have a broad range of shops and amenities for everyday needs as well as a number of quality antique shops, excellent hotels, restaurants and cafes within the town centres. Further everyday needs include a large supermarket, hospital, surgeries and post office whilst there are also excellent schools catering for all ages. The village is surrounded by beautiful Gloucestershire countryside with a wide range of footpaths and bridleways. The renowned Westonbirt Arboretum is a 5 minute drive away along with Westonbirt Golf Course. Both the M4 and M5 are easily accessible for commuting to Bath, Bristol, Gloucester and the South West. Kemble Station has regular services to London Paddington (75 minutes).
Additional Information
We understand the property is Freehold with oil-fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area. Ultrafast broadband is available with Gigaclear available in the village and there are some limitations to mobile phone coverage. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker, please see the website for more information. Cotswold District Council Tax Band E.
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