Overview
A stunning period cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Guide price: £500,000
Location: Bibury
Living spaces: 2
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Vendors' thoughts: "The cottage is special to us due to its location in the heart of village but offering very private space, and so close to the Norman Church to hear the Bells on Sunday morning and the proximity to the Swan and Catherine Wheel for lunch or dinner. There is so much natural light throughout and a lovely feeling of space."
In a nutshell: A gorgeous quintessential Cotswold cottage.
Property Description
20 The Square is a stunning Grade II Listed Cotswold cottage, beautifully positioned on the square and located only a short walk from the heart of Bibury. This fabulous cottage is full of charm, character and stunning period features.
The kitchen/dining room is well proportioned and is ideal for cooking up a feast and gathering family and friends. The room is bright and light and offers plenty of worktop and storage space.
The adjacent living room is perfect for relaxing after a long day exploring the Cotswold countryside. The wood burner offers extra warmth in the colder months and makes this a lovely cosy room. The window seats and exposed beams add wonderful character to the room.
There is a family bathroom on the ground floor.
The first floor, accessed via two separate staircases, comprises the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and two further bedrooms. All the rooms are bathed in an abundance of natural light.
Outside the rear garden is a peaceful haven and is predominantly laid to lawn, enclosed by a pretty Cotswold stone wall. There is plenty of scope to further landscape.
There is private off-road parking to the front of the house, alongside the front courtyard garden.
Council Tax Band D and EPC rating D.
Tenure: Freehold. Grade II Listed.
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating.
Location
20 The Square is situated on the edge of Bibury, a quintessential and renowned idyllic village in the heart of the Cotswolds and the Coln Valley. The River Coln runs through the village and is one of the best trout fishing streams in The Cotswolds. The village has a thriving community and is home to a primary school, post office, farm shop, The Catherine Wheel pub, The Twig Café and The Swan Hotel. There are plenty of fabulous country walks on the doorstep.
Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester, only a short drive away, is a hub of vibrant cultural life known for its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, a handy Waitrose, cafes and twice weekly markets.
Nearby Burford is a charming and picturesque medieval town which offers various weekly markets, a renowned garden centre and is ideal for everyday shopping as is delightful Northleach which is only 8 miles away.
Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, 18 miles away, is set in enchanting grounds and has a delicious restaurant and deli to suit all
tastes, together with irresistible homewares, fashion and a spa. A little further afield is Soho Farmhouse, the spectacular members club set in 100 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside.
Cheltenham to the west and not only offers an array of excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals and, of course, horse racing.
The area offers a superb choice of schooling with an exceptional selection of state, grammar and private schools such as Hatherop Primary School, Hatherop Castle, Dean Close, Cheltenham Colleges and Pate’s, to name but a few.
The cottage is well located for outdoor activities, with golf at Cirencester, Cheltenham, Burford and Naunton Downs; as well as a plethora of footpaths andbridleways throughout the countryside.
The A40 provides excellent access to Oxford and the M40, and Cheltenham gives access to the M5. Regular and fast train services are available to LondonPaddington from Kingston and Kemble.
Cirencester 7 miles - Northleach 8 miles - Kemble 12 miles (direct train to London Paddington) - Burford 10 miles - Cheltenham 22 miles
