3 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester GL4

Occupying a generous 0.2 acre plot on the fringes of the village and surrounded on three sides by pasture, this charming detached cottage is a rare commodity.

The ground floor accommodation is comprised of a spacious sitting room with windows to all aspects, exposed ceiling beams, a door to the side and an impressive fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and the traditional bread oven, a dining room and a kitchen fitted with range of wall and base units that would now merit updating. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has views over the gardens and fields to the side and is fitted with a range of built-in furniture, two further bedrooms, one of which would be ideal for use as a study and a family bathroom with separate shower enclosure.

Outside

The gardens are a particular attraction of the cottage. To the rear is a level lawn with mature shrub borders and a mature and productive apple tree. A modern double garage and single "Marley"-style concrete panel garage are complemented by a spacious gravel parking area to the front of the cottage. The driveway has a five bar gate with boundaries being a combination of mature hedging and post and rail fencing.

Situation

Upton St Leonards is a thriving community situated at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment and taking in the hamlets of Portway and Nuthill. The Village Hall and church are at the heart of the community along with local shops including award-winning Portway Farm Shop, a Post Office, playgroup and the Kings Head public house whilst the Bowden Hall and Hatton Court Hotels offer alternative dining venues. The recreation ground is home to many clubs including tennis, cricket and football teams. Gloucester City centre offers a full selection of recreational and retail facilities. Upton Primary School has an "Outstanding" rating whilst secondary school options nearby are particularly strong with independent schools including Kings School in Gloucester, Wycliffe College in Stroud and Cheltenham College & Cheltenham Ladies College along with grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-67564