Overview
A beautiful Cotswold country home sitting in circa 2 acres of gardens and paddocks.
Guide price: £1,250,000
Location: The Laines, Chedworth
Living spaces: 3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Vendors' thoughts: "We loved the history of the house and that it had been converted by a retired member of the Gloucestershire Regiment (known affectionately as The Old Braggs). The founder of the regiment was a Colonel Braggs. We fell in love with the house on sight over 40 years ago, it being such a warm and welcoming house with remarkable views and a feeling of space. We have loved sharing our love of it with family and friends of all ages over the years."
In a nutshell: Views don't get much better than this! A welcoming home with so much charm.
Property Description
The Old Braggs, formerly comprising three cottages and once home to the local weavers, is an exceptional period country home, bursting with charm and character, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds with some of the most spectacular views. A warm and inviting home with fantastic walks on its doorstep, the house has been lovingly renovated, extended and maintained over the years.
The main and the side entrance halls lead to the ground floor living space. The sitting room is bright and light with lovely window seats overlooking the garden and French doors leading to the terrace. The drawing room with open fireplace is a fabulous room in which to relax with a good book and the dining room comes into its own when hosting dinner parties and entertaining family and friends. The kitchen is ideal for everyday dining, morning coffees and catch ups. The striking red Aga provides extra warmth in the colder months and there is an electric oven and hob for added convenience. There is good worktop and storage space, with a larder for further cooking essentials.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, accessed via separate staircases. The bedrooms offer ample discreet storage and are bright and light with views over the countryside and hamlet.
The south facing garden is predominantly laid to lawn with pretty herbaceous borders, mature trees and hedging. The terrace overlooks the circa 2 acres of garden, paddocks and stabling for two horses, and is a wonderful spot to enjoy al fresco dining in the summer months and unwind as the sun sets. There is a wonderful feeling of space with a beautiful outlook over the rolling countryside. The views are truly exceptional! A working well is a delightful feature of the garden. The gravel driveway provides parking for two cars alongside the garage and a Cotswold stone store provides storage for garden tools.
Council Tax Band F and EPC rating E.
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Location
The Old Braggs is located in The Laines, a quiet hamlet on the outskirts of Chedworth, a stunning village in the heart of The Cotswolds. Chedworth is a thriving village community and is home to a beautiful church, a popular pub, the highly-regarded St Andrews Church of England Primary School, and offers a wide range of clubs and societies.
Conveniently located, the property is close to both Cirencester and Cheltenham.
Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester is a hub of vibrant cultural life known for its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, cafes and twice weekly markets.
Cheltenham is a short drive north and not only offers excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals, and of course horse racing.
The area offers an excellent choice of schooling, including outstanding State and Grammar Schools, as well as a wide range of impressive private schools.
Sporting opportunities are abundant in the area with nearby golf courses in, Cheltenham, Baunton, and Naunton Downs; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.
Communications in the area are excellent with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well-connected direct train services.
Cirencester 6 miles - Cheltenham 11 miles - Kemble Station 12 miles (London Paddington 75 mins) - Swindon 23 miles - M4 (Junction 15) 25 miles
