House For Sale £825,000
A fabulous detached cottage offered in exceptional condition and boasting a wealth of character, quietly nestled within the village, enjoying valley views.
Doyles Cottage comprises a mid-Victorian cottage that has been traditionally constructed of mellow stone elevations set beneath a pitched Cotswold slate roof. The cottage is not Listed but does lie within the village conservation area and an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Set away from the village lane, access is granted over a shared driveway leading to the gated access onto a gravelled driveway affording ample parking. The property has recently undergone a sympathetic renovation and extension and the planning passed also encompasses consent for a detached double bay garage with studio over.
The accommodation currently provides front door leading into entrance porch with flagstone floor, door off to spacious cloakroom. From the inner hall lies the open plan stairwell leading to the first floor with useful storage cupboard, doors open into the sitting room and kitchen.
The principal reception is a grand room with a high ceiling, stripped timber flooring and enjoys a dual aspect taking in the rural views. A central fireplace housing a wood burning stove.
The kitchen is well appointed with an excellent range of base and wall mounted units incorporating domestic appliances freestanding stove and very convenient walk-in larder. Access leads off the kitchen into the breakfast room with door to driveway.
To the first floor, a spacious landing has doors accessing both bedrooms and bathroom. The main bedrooms is 232 sq feet, the second is another generous double sized room. The bathroom reflects a ‘Victoriana’ style free standing bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.
The outside space is a particular attraction to Doyles Cottage. From the large driveway the grounds lead onto lawns with garden store, newly installed greenhouse, gravelled terrace and established planting. The gardens lie adjacent to pasture land with open views up the valley.
Opposite the driveway lies the garage and adjoining office / workshop. In addition, planning consent has been granted for the building of a double bay coach house with studio over. Further information and plans are available from the selling agents.<br /><br />Southrop is a charming village located in the heart of the Cotswolds approximately 3 miles north of the riverside town of Lechlade. The village is set well away from any main roads and surrounded by idyllic Cotswold countryside. The river Leach, a tributary of the Thames flows through the village.
The village reflects a strong community and is blessed with a number of amenities to include the popular primary school, the Norman church of St Peter, The Swan public house that flows onto the village green, a community hall, playing fields and the much acknowledge Thyme Hotel and Spa.
Less than 10 minutes by motorcar is Lechlade-on-Thames. A traditional Cotswold town offering a selection of day-to-day amenities, convenience stores, cafes and eateries.
Burford c.8 miles Cirencester c.12 miles Oxford c.26 miles
Swindon railway station c.15 miles London Paddington 59 minutes
Doyles Cottage comprises a mid-Victorian cottage that has been traditionally constructed of mellow stone elevations set beneath a pitched Cotswold slate roof. The cottage is not Listed but does lie within the village conservation area and an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Set away from the village lane, access is granted over a shared driveway leading to the gated access onto a gravelled driveway affording ample parking. The property has recently undergone a sympathetic renovation and extension and the planning passed also encompasses consent for a detached double bay garage with studio over.
The accommodation currently provides front door leading into entrance porch with flagstone floor, door off to spacious cloakroom. From the inner hall lies the open plan stairwell leading to the first floor with useful storage cupboard, doors open into the sitting room and kitchen.
The principal reception is a grand room with a high ceiling, stripped timber flooring and enjoys a dual aspect taking in the rural views. A central fireplace housing a wood burning stove.
The kitchen is well appointed with an excellent range of base and wall mounted units incorporating domestic appliances freestanding stove and very convenient walk-in larder. Access leads off the kitchen into the breakfast room with door to driveway.
To the first floor, a spacious landing has doors accessing both bedrooms and bathroom. The main bedrooms is 232 sq feet, the second is another generous double sized room. The bathroom reflects a ‘Victoriana’ style free standing bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.
The outside space is a particular attraction to Doyles Cottage. From the large driveway the grounds lead onto lawns with garden store, newly installed greenhouse, gravelled terrace and established planting. The gardens lie adjacent to pasture land with open views up the valley.
Opposite the driveway lies the garage and adjoining office / workshop. In addition, planning consent has been granted for the building of a double bay coach house with studio over. Further information and plans are available from the selling agents.<br /><br />Southrop is a charming village located in the heart of the Cotswolds approximately 3 miles north of the riverside town of Lechlade. The village is set well away from any main roads and surrounded by idyllic Cotswold countryside. The river Leach, a tributary of the Thames flows through the village.
The village reflects a strong community and is blessed with a number of amenities to include the popular primary school, the Norman church of St Peter, The Swan public house that flows onto the village green, a community hall, playing fields and the much acknowledge Thyme Hotel and Spa.
Less than 10 minutes by motorcar is Lechlade-on-Thames. A traditional Cotswold town offering a selection of day-to-day amenities, convenience stores, cafes and eateries.
Burford c.8 miles Cirencester c.12 miles Oxford c.26 miles
Swindon railway station c.15 miles London Paddington 59 minutes
