Orchard House, Bibury Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

DESCRIPTION
Orchard House is currently just finishing a renovation, including a thorough recordation inside and out and bathroom and master en-suite renovation. The work is due to be completed by the end of July 2024 and will be ready for tenants to move in from the 1st of August 2024. More photos will be added as the work is completed.

This stone built detached house is situated at the edge of the village, down a short private driveway, with the house overlooking the surrounding fields and located in the centre of the stunning plot.

Outside the garden are split up into four which comprise of the main lawn, a formal lawn, front lawn and a gated ornamental garden with a water feature / pond. The gardens are separate by mature hedging, trees and boarders. There is also a triple garage to the front as well and parking for several cars.

Downstairs, the impressive entrance hallway leads onto the main reception room, kitchen diner and stairs. The dual aspect main sitting room has four large patio doors which lead onto the garden and also has a large stone open fireplace and has a hidden area which can be used as a separate study.
The dual aspect kitchen also has large patio door leading to the garden and has a hand built units and wooden work top and a 4-oven oil Aga. There is a large utility room and WC as well as a further reception room which can be used as a large study or playroom.

Upstairs is accessed by the impressive hardwood staircase and there are four bedrooms, three of which are large doubles, a main family bathroom with a bath, and a master-ensuite with a large separate shower. The master bedroom also has a balcony and both this room and the second bedroom, have dual aspect windows.


LOCAL AREA AND LOCATION
Orchard House is situated on the edge of this charming Cotswold village and is well-positioned for good access to local amenities and schools, as well as the stunning AONB area surrounding Coln St. Aldwyns.

Within a mile are the villages of Hatherope and Quenington. Together, these three sought-after villages have a good range of amenities, from village shops and a Post Office, two good pubs and an extensive footpath network.

For schooling, Orchard House is just 1 miles from the well-renowned Hatherop Castle Prep School and in addition, there are excellent state schools within 2 – 3 miles.

Bibury, described by Williams Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England’ is just 3 miles away and also supports a great range of local amenities including The Swan Hotel.

Nearby Cirencester, often referred to as the ‘Capital of The Cotswolds’, is under 10 miles away and provides excellent boutique shops, restaurants and two supermarkets, including Waitrose. The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and traders still set up their stalls every Monday and Friday.

Contributing to the area’s appeal are the convenient transport links with easy access to the M40 via the A40 and to the M4 via the A419. There are also train links from Kemble Station (about 13 miles) to London Paddington in about 75 minutes. The area is well-situated for some of the best schools in the
country in Cheltenham and Oxfordshire.

Local leisure activities include cricket at the Bibury Cricket Club, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, boating on The River Thames, golf at Burford and Cirencester, polo at Cirencester Park, trout fishing and superb walks throughout the surrounding countryside.
Council tax band: G