Property for sale in Ampney St. Peter, Cirencester GL7

A beautiful Cotswold village house which has been a loving family home for the past decade or so, located in Ampney St Peter, a quintessential Cotswold village close to Cirencester.

Overview:

Location: Ampney St Peter

Living spaces: 3

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Location:

Ampney St Peter is a quintessential Cotswold village close to Cirencester. The village is a cul-de-sac with no through traffic surrounded by stunning countryside with fabulous walks on the doorstep and a beautiful church.

Nearby Ampney Crucis is a popular village with a thriving community and home to a well-regarded primary school, a village hall and a beautiful medieval church.

The Crown of Crucis hotel and restaurant in Ampney Crucis and The Falcon Inn in Poulton are perfect for relaxing and unwinding over Sunday lunch after a long country walk or for a drink with friends.

Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester, only few miles away, is a hub of vibrant cultural life, with its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, a handy Waitrose, cafes and twice weekly markets.

Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Cirencester, Minchinhampton and Naunton; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing, cycling and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.

The area offers an excellent choice of state, grammar and private schools including the village’s own Ampney Crucis C of E Primary School, Meysey Hampton Primary School, Powells, Cheltenham Colleges, Pate’s Grammar, Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College and Beaudesert Park to name but a few.

Communications in the area are very good 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 4 miles - Kemble 8 miles (London Paddington 75 mins) - M4 (Junction 15) 17 miles - Cheltenham 19 miles

Description:

Greengage Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold village house which has been a loving family home for the past decade or so. The front door opens into the entrance hall which leads through to the reception rooms.

The kitchen/dining room is clearly the heart of the house and wonderful room in which to entertain family and friends. The kitchen is bright and light and superbly equipped to provide ample worktop and storage space. The island is ideal for morning coffees and the dining area works perfectly for both informal everyday dining as well as dinner parties with friends. French doors lead to the delightful enclosed garden.

The sitting room, with views over the village, and living room, with garden views, are both fabulous rooms in which to relax and unwind and the wood burner in the sitting room offers extra warmth in the colder months.

The ground floor also has a handy cloakroom/utility room.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one being en suite. All the rooms have been carefully laid out to provide discreet storage and welcoming spaces. The impressive galleried landing offers a wonderful feeling of space and allows for an abundance of natural light.

Outside, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with pretty herbaceous borders and mature trees. The terrace is ideal for al fresco dining and sundowners.

The garage provides secure covered parking and work space with further parking available on the private driveway.

Vendors' thoughts: "A remarkably unique, picturesque, tranquil and friendly Cotswold enclave. This cottage has in every aspect ticked all the boxes for us."

In a nutshell: Quintessential Cotswold living at it's very best! A deceptively spacious Cotswold cottage with gorgeous living space.

Council Tax Band F and EPC rating E.

Tenure: Freehold.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.