2 bed cottage for sale

West Street, Tetbury GL8

Description

A charming character home, Buttercup Cottage is a pretty Cotswold stone period cottage situated in one of Tetbury's oldest side streets close to the market square, within striking distance of the church, shops and countryside walks. Believed to date back to the 18th Century and built mainly of natural stone, the cottage was extended in the late 20th Century with a two-storey extension to the rear whilst retaining a lovely period features including exposed beams and a traditional fireplace.

Having been most recently used as a holiday let, the accommodation is very well presented and is arranged over two floors extending in all to 829 sq.ft. On the ground floor, an entrance lobby opens to a spacious and characterful reception room with surprisingly high ceiling, leading to a kitchen with underfloor heating and a breakfast bar. A winder staircase from the living room leads up to the first-floor landing with an airing cupboard whilst there are two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes, and a modern shower room. A drop-down ladder accesses the attic which has potential for further conversion (subject to usual planning permission).

Externally and accessed from the kitchen there is a delightful, 70' long sunny garden which has been landscaped with lawn, gravelled sun terrace and flower bed borders plus a timber garden store. There is a lovely view of the Church spire from the garden. There is on street parking readily available in West Street and West Street public car park where permits can be obtained.

Situation

Tetbury is a thriving historic Cotswold market town with much of it dating back to the 17th and 18th Centuries. The town has a broad range of shops and amenities for everyday needs as well as a number of quality antique shops, excellent hotels, restaurants and cafes within the town centre. Further everyday needs include a large supermarket, hospital, surgeries and post office whilst there are also excellent schools catering for all ages. Voted by Country Life magazine recently as the third most desirable town in the country, Tetbury is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by delightful Cotswold Countryside where there are ample opportunities for walking. Conveniently located less than half an hour from both the M4 and M5 motorway, Tetbury is within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol and Swindon. Close by is the beautiful Forestry Commission run Westonbirt Arboretum and King Charles Highgrove Estate. There is good access to nearby Kemble Railway Station which provides regular fast services to London and other regional centres.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold with mains gas central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a conservation area. Superfast broadband is available and there is good mobile phone coverage with some limitations. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker, please see the website for more information. Cotswold District Council Tax Band E.