Church Cottage Saintbury, Gloucestershire KnightFrank.co.uk
Church Cottage Saintbury, Gloucestershire A stunning, updated, Cotswold stone property with exceptional views, in a sought after hamlet, close to Chipping Campden. Accommodation & amenities Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Kitchen/breakfast room Library Study Hobbies room Utility Master bedroom en suite with balcony Bedroom 2 Landing/bedroom 3 Family bathroom Double garage Attractive gardens Willersey 1 mile Broadway & Chipping Campden 3 miles Stratford upon Avon 12 miles Cheltenham 18 miles Moreton in Marsh 9 miles (Trains to London Paddington from 1 hr 24 mins) (Distance & time approximate) In all about 0.2 hectare (about 0.5 acre) 01789 297735 Bridgeway, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YY stratford@knightfrank.com
The elevated position of the residence, situated just below the church, but tucked in beneath the higher sheltering escarpment, affords the most superb views over the Vale of Evesham as far as the Malverns and Lickey Hills Church Cottage dates back to the 15th century and has been recently extended and improved in keeping with its character, with inglenook fireplaces, exposed Cotswold stone walls, stone mullion windows, exposed beams and window seats High quality materials and fittings have been used throughout, ie oil fired Aga with gas/electric module, Fischer and Paykel dishwashers, Miele fridge, Maytag American fridge/freezer, Wirsbo oil fired under floor heating, bespoke kitchen and bedroom furniture by Stroud Furniture makers, Pyrolave and American black walnut work surfaces, Villeroy and Bosch whirlpool bath and fittings with granite surrounds, Matki walkin shower, flagstone and limestone floors, with handmade English elm and oak doors and joinery ISDN lines and Broadband connected The master bedroom provides light from three dimensions, including a balcony overlooking the gardens and views beyond, built-in crafted wardrobes and stylish en suite Situation Saintbury is a highly attractive hillside village on the edge of the Cotswolds escarpment dominated by its fine parish church immediately beneath which lies Church Cottage The village of Chipping Campden and Broadway are each 3 miles distant, providing good local shops and services for dayto-day needs. More comprehensive facilities are available in Cheltenham and Stratford upon Avon Saintbury is well placed for rail and road communications, with the A44 and M40 to the south providing access to London (96 miles), and the M5 (J9) providing access to the West Country, Birmingham and the wider motorway network (15 miles) A regular mainline rail service runs from Moreton in Marsh to London Paddington (from 1hr 24 mins) There is excellent range of both private and state schooling in the area including Kitebrook Preparatory School in Moreton in Marsh, Chipping Campden School, and public schools in Malvern and Cheltenham Racing at Cheltenham and Stratford upon Avon Description of property Church Cottage is a pretty detached house arranged over two floors, constructed of Cotswold stone under a pitched stone tile roof, recently extended and modernised to a particularly high standard by a team of Master builders Gardens and grounds The property is approached by a lane which rises up to the turning area in front of the double garage. A pedestrian gate opens into the front garden with a large paved area leading to the entrance porch The west facing garden provides an additional terrace enclosed by a dry stone wall, leading directly to the gently sloping terraced rear garden A meticulously laid out and tended rear garden has an abundance of flowers and shrubs, all enclosed by well maintained and mature hedges There are three terrace levels to the garden which give the effect of individual rooms, all of which have been created to emphasise the glorious views from its elevated position Accommodation We have provided floor plans showing the aspect and layout of the accommodation with approximate measurements. Services Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. ISDN lines and broadband connected.
Fixtures and fittings All those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains and garden statuary are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Terms Local authority: Cotswold District Council. Telephone: 01285 623000. Directions From Stratford upon Avon, proceed south on the A3400 towards Shipston on Stour. Shortly after the roundabout with the A4390 turn right onto the B4632, continuing through Mickleton to Weston Sub Edge. About 1 mile out of the village, turn left and proceed up the hill into Saintbury village. Take the third right turn onto a single track towards the church and Church Cottage will be found at the top of the lane on the right hand side. (WR12 7PX) Tenure: Freehold
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