House For Sale £950,000
Description Con's Cottage is a most attractive detached Cotswold stone period cottage, believed to date back to the early 1600's and as such, it retains a great deal of its original character and is set within a large garden of about 0.40 acre with various outbuildings including the former village wash house and a modern oak framed double garage and workshop. Over the centuries, the property has been sympathetically extended and in recent years a further extension, creating a lovely kitchen with bedroom over, brings the accommodation up to 1,546 sq.ft to include three bedrooms and two reception rooms. There are many fascinating details undertaken by various artisans over the years.
The exceptional south-facing garden is dotted with rare trees, many of which originated form the Holford Estate when Westonbirt Arboretum was established. There are lovely far reaching views across the adjoining fields with Sherston Church visible in the distance. A charming Cotswold stone 'wash house' has been recently converted to a home office complete with a small adjoining kitchenette and heating. In addition a stone pillared driveway leads to the detached oak framed garaging and ample parking. The garage itself is vast with a workshop and has a high vaulted roof structure with further potential to convert.
Situation Willesley is a charming and unspoilt Cotswold hamlet situated some 3 miles south west of Tetbury. Taking a stroll around, you will discover its delightful charm with a mix of magnificent country houses and a range of cottages, harking back to times when it formed part of a country estate associated with Robert and George Holford and the magnificent Westonbirt Arboretum which is literally on the doorstep, and offers excellent walking and plays hosts to various cultural events and concerts. Westonbirt School is nearby and has a modern leisure centre and swimming pool as well as a 9 hole golf course open to the public. The area is ideal for those with equestrian interests as Beaufort Polo Club is close by and the property is within Monday country of The Duke of Beaufort's Hunt as well as being close to both Badminton and Gatcombe horse trials.
Sherston, at about two miles away, provides 2 public houses, an excellent village stores/post office, butchers, café and other amenities whilst the popular market town of Tetbury is about 2.5 miles away. Well known for its 17th and 18th Century architecture and antique shops, Tetbury has a wide range of everyday shops, exclusive boutiques and excellent restaurants and cafes, as well as two supermarkets. The larger centres of Cirencester and Bath are easily accessible and provide a more extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities.
The property is conveniently located with access to the M4 at Junctions 17 and 18 which provide easy access to London as well as Bristol where it links with the M5. There are regular rail service to London Paddington from Kemble, about ten miles away, taking approximately 75 minutes.
History It is understood that the land Con's Cottage sits within, was acquired from Henry viii's 'Dissolution Commissioners' in March 1579 and the cottage was built soon after and existed in 1600. Around 1757, an attached second cottage was built. The Village Wash House (ideal as a home office or small annexe) was built around 1900 and the land to the west was used as the 'Drying Ground'. Further alterations and extensions were built in 1969 and 2020 whilst the garage was constructed in 2019. The name Con's Cottage is synonymous with its former owner, Mrs Constance Hall, who was a colourful, local character and Colonel in the British Army.
A complete historical history will be gifted to the new owners.
Tenure, services and agents notes The property is Freehold and is understood not to be Listed. The property is heated via Oil Fired Central heating. Mains water (and a well). Mains drainage.
A seldom used footpath runs north to south over the driveway and garden. (Rarely used as it goes through various fenced paddocks with livestock and horses and there are numerous other footpaths locally with better walking)
The exceptional south-facing garden is dotted with rare trees, many of which originated form the Holford Estate when Westonbirt Arboretum was established. There are lovely far reaching views across the adjoining fields with Sherston Church visible in the distance. A charming Cotswold stone 'wash house' has been recently converted to a home office complete with a small adjoining kitchenette and heating. In addition a stone pillared driveway leads to the detached oak framed garaging and ample parking. The garage itself is vast with a workshop and has a high vaulted roof structure with further potential to convert.
Situation Willesley is a charming and unspoilt Cotswold hamlet situated some 3 miles south west of Tetbury. Taking a stroll around, you will discover its delightful charm with a mix of magnificent country houses and a range of cottages, harking back to times when it formed part of a country estate associated with Robert and George Holford and the magnificent Westonbirt Arboretum which is literally on the doorstep, and offers excellent walking and plays hosts to various cultural events and concerts. Westonbirt School is nearby and has a modern leisure centre and swimming pool as well as a 9 hole golf course open to the public. The area is ideal for those with equestrian interests as Beaufort Polo Club is close by and the property is within Monday country of The Duke of Beaufort's Hunt as well as being close to both Badminton and Gatcombe horse trials.
Sherston, at about two miles away, provides 2 public houses, an excellent village stores/post office, butchers, café and other amenities whilst the popular market town of Tetbury is about 2.5 miles away. Well known for its 17th and 18th Century architecture and antique shops, Tetbury has a wide range of everyday shops, exclusive boutiques and excellent restaurants and cafes, as well as two supermarkets. The larger centres of Cirencester and Bath are easily accessible and provide a more extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities.
The property is conveniently located with access to the M4 at Junctions 17 and 18 which provide easy access to London as well as Bristol where it links with the M5. There are regular rail service to London Paddington from Kemble, about ten miles away, taking approximately 75 minutes.
History It is understood that the land Con's Cottage sits within, was acquired from Henry viii's 'Dissolution Commissioners' in March 1579 and the cottage was built soon after and existed in 1600. Around 1757, an attached second cottage was built. The Village Wash House (ideal as a home office or small annexe) was built around 1900 and the land to the west was used as the 'Drying Ground'. Further alterations and extensions were built in 1969 and 2020 whilst the garage was constructed in 2019. The name Con's Cottage is synonymous with its former owner, Mrs Constance Hall, who was a colourful, local character and Colonel in the British Army.
A complete historical history will be gifted to the new owners.
Tenure, services and agents notes The property is Freehold and is understood not to be Listed. The property is heated via Oil Fired Central heating. Mains water (and a well). Mains drainage.
A seldom used footpath runs north to south over the driveway and garden. (Rarely used as it goes through various fenced paddocks with livestock and horses and there are numerous other footpaths locally with better walking)
