29 The Square, Bibury, Cirencester

A quintessential Grade II Listed cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Overview: - Location: Bibury

Living spaces: 1

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Location: - 29 The Square is situated in the heart of Bibury, a quintessential and renowned idyllic village in the Cotswolds and the Coln Valley. The River Coln runs throughthe 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 and bridleways 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 London Paddington from Kingston and Kemble.

Cirencester 7 miles - Northleach 8 miles - Kemble 12 miles (direct train to London Paddington) - Burford 10 miles -Cheltenham 22 miles

Description: - 29 The Square is a very pretty Grade II Listed Cotswold cottage, beautifully position on the square and located only a short walk from the heart of Bibury. This cosy cottage is full of charm, character and beautiful period features.

The kitchen/living room is a versatile and open space. The room is bright and light and lends itself superbly for everyday dining and equally for entertaining family and friends whilst cooking up a delicious feast. The kitchen is well laid out with plenty of worktop and storage space and the window seat is a lovely spot to relax with a good book after a day exploring the Cotswolds. The wood burner provides extra warmth in the colder months.

The cellar offers plenty of storage space and could equally be transformed into a further reception room, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents.

The first floor comprises a bedroom and a bathroom. There is a further bedroom on the second floor with an en suite bathroom. There is plenty of natural light
throughout. Private off-street parking.

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. When we took it on over 12 years ago the attraction was to bring 29 back to its former glory and convert the house into a wonderful country home with as many of the original features as possible. It is future proofed with complete renovations allowing the next owner to enjoy its location and make the property their own."

In a nutshell: A gorgeous Cotswold cottage in a superb location!

Council Tax Band D and EPC rating C.

Tenure: Freehold. Grade II Listed.

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.