Detached house for sale in Linden Lea, Down Ampney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7

Being sold with no onward chain and situated on a generous and secluded plot within this residential development on the outskirts of the popular village of Down Ampney, is this well presented, extended, four double bedroom detached family home.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors with the ground floor comprising entrance hall, utility room, cloakroom, modern fitted kitchen with side door, and an open plan u-shaped sitting, dining, family room with twin bi-fold doors opening out to the rear garden. The first floor offers the four double bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefits from a recently installed en-suite shower room with the other three bedrooms serviced by a modern family bathroom.

Outside, pedestrian access leads to an enclosed sizeable garden mainly laid to lawn with gated side access to the rear. Vehicle access is offered to the rear with off street parking and a single detached garage with gated access into the rear garden, which has been landscaped with decked, patio and lawned areas.<br /><br />Down Ampney is a small village located on the edge of the Cotswold Water Park. The village facilities include a primary school, post office/shop, village hall and village green, children’s play area and tennis courts. The village is surrounded by lovely countryside and is ideal for walking, riding and cycling. Just south of the village is Cricklade's North Meadow, which is now a National Nature Reserve, and home to the rare 'Snakeshead Fritillary' which flowers in April. The village is at the southern gateway to the Cotswold Water Park, which offers sailing, water/jet skiing, fishing, and bird watching.

Down Ampney is halfway between Swindon and Cirencester, offering excellent transport links with a mainline station at Swindon for direct trains to London and the south west and motorway connections via the A419 to M4 and M5.

The market town of Cirencester is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'. It is ideally located with the M4, M5 and M40/A40, the mainline train station at Kemble and excellent bus and coach links all within easy reach.

Cirencester benefits from high street stores, independent specialist retailers, and a weekly market. There are also several delightful bistros, cafes, wine bars and public houses to suit all tastes. Cirencester boasts a community hospital, leisure centre, arts and craft centre, award winning museum, a theatre and a lovely outdoor swimming pool. Nearby there is golf, tennis, riding, football, rugby and cricket, and within the town a bowls club.

There are excellent primary and secondary state schools and a sixth form college campus. There are also good independent schools in the surrounding areas. The Royal Agricultural University is located just outside of the town and the area has numerous open green areas to visit for picnics and walks.