House For Sale £1,100,000
Back Lane, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7

Nestled in mature grounds with frontage to the River Coln, lies this spacious detached c.17th Century house, set away from main roads, yet on the doorstep of the town’s Market Place.

Byways comprises a characterful detached period house set in sizeable grounds with river frontage, just a short walk to the south of the town’s Market Place. The much-loved home has been traditionally constructed of natural stone set beneath a pitched tiled roof. Each reception room is of good proportion enjoying much character and overlooking the extensive gardens to the southwest. The layout offers flexible living incorporating two staircases and potential to partition an independent annex.

The house is approached via front door into a lobby. Stairs rise to the first floor off the reception hall that features wood parquet flooring, open fireplace and window shutters. The sizeable drawing room offers an open fireplace, triple aspect and door leading to the courtyard. The dining room has a dual aspect and adjoins the kitchen. Offering a good selection of base and wall mounted units, double oven AGA, kitchen stable door to courtyard and access to the utility room with cloakroom off. The sitting room beyond has access to the garden.

To the first floor, the main landing serves three double bedrooms and family bathroom. Connecting, is the principal suite with en suite shower room and accessed by a separate staircase off the sitting room. Further bathroom with roll-top bath.

Private walled garden with frontage to the River Coln. Gated access leads onto a large driveway affording ample parking. The detached double garage has two ‘up and over’ vehicular doors with internal staircase to a first-floor home office or studio

Byways is a delightful property within this desirable location, an internal viewing is highly recommended.

Outside
Overall, the size of the grounds extend to 0.42 acres. The house enjoys a predominantly south westerly aspect with frontage to the River Coln. The gardens have some established planting, laid mainly to lawns. A charming flagstone courtyard offers a peaceful outlook with privacy. Stone outbuilding offering a log store and detached timber constructed summer house. Gardener’s loo.

General Information
The property is freehold offering vacant possession upon completion. Council Tax band ‘G’ charges 2023/24 £3,460.32. EPC – Band ‘E’ (48). Local Authority: Cotswold District Council, Cirencester[use Contact Agent Button].

Fairford is a delightful Cotswold Market town located about eight miles to the east of Cirencester and just three miles west of Lechlade on Thames. The town offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities, in addition, there is a modern medical centre, dentist, choice of convenience stores, public houses, cafes and a sports centre. Education is offered at both primary secondary levels. The town is set on the River Coln bound by idyllic countryside affording exceptional walks. To the east lies the Cotswold Water Park, the largest collection of inland lakes in the country.