Calcot, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

Charming character home

Description

Carpenters has been lovingly extended and renovated by the current owners and offers an abundance of period charm. It is positioned in the heart of the desirable and much sought after village of Calcot, within the beautiful Coln Valley.

This property is a character home offering well-proportioned living accommodation, with 4/5 bedrooms and is arranged over three floors. The generous kitchen-dining room extension, is the real heart of the home, offering fabulous space for the family and for entertaining. The room has a vaulted ceiling, and is full of natural light, with double doors leading to the garden and sun drenched patio; perfect for those long summer days! At the rear of the kitchen, a couple of steps rise to the pantry with a Belfast sink and a Miele equipped utility room.

The sitting room is comfortable and spacious, with views to the patio and garden, it has a stunning fireplace with a two-way wood burning stove. Just off this is a guest W/C, and a few steps down, leads through the hallway, into the sizeable snug with a TV, and built in shelves and storage.

Also on the ground floor is a guest suite with adjoining shower room, this space could easily be used as a formal dining room or home office space. This room forms part of the 17th Century property and has the original ceiling beams and log burner.

The porch entrance from the street opens to an entrance hallway with storage cupboards, and the staircase leading up.
As you ascend to the first floor, there is a family bathroom/shower room which serves the two bedrooms opposite, and the fourth bedroom located on the second floor.

The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, built in wardrobes and a beautiful ensuite bath and shower room, with a roll-top bath and double sinks. The views from this room are outstanding as it captures the rolling countryside beautifully.

The garden is a large expanse of lawn which runs up towards the paddocks and is bordered by well-established trees and hedges, with a vegetable plot at the far end, plus a garden shed.

There is off road parking through the lovely driveway, which is shared with a neighbouring cottage.

Finally there is a secure garage which sits behind large wooden gates and is perfect for additional storage or for a small car.

Available now - unfurnished

Location

Calcot is an attractive and unspoilt hamlet situated in the heart of the Coln Valley in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Northleach is the nearest centre and is an attractive old market town which offers day to day facilities. The larger centre of Cirencester, often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds, is reached via the Fosse Way which also provides direct access to the Midlands. The nearby A40 links Cheltenham and Oxford where it joins the M40 at Junction 8. There are also regular train services to London Paddington both from Kemble and Kingham taking approximately 75 and 80 minutes respectively.

Recreational pursuits include golf at Naunton Downs, Burford and Cirencester, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, racing at Cheltenham and hunting with the North Cotswolds. There are many footpaths and bridleways throughout the area.

Private schools in the area include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park as well as the many schools and colleges in Cheltenham and Oxford.

Square Footage: 2,686 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit: £1,234.62 (1 week)
Deposit Payable: £7,407.69 (6 weeks)
Minimum Term: 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance