2 bed cottage for sale

Apperley, Gloucester GL19

Prepare to fall in love at this chance to own a piece of history by being the next custodian of this lovely Grade ll listed detached thatched cruck cottage that is thought to date back to the late 15th century.

Situated in the popular village of Apperley, on the south westerly outskirts of Tewkesbury, this chocolate box home benefits from the character and charm you hope for along with the modern practicalities you don't expect plus there is a delightful, detached folly in the established gardens as well.

You enter the home to a 15' (max) x 17'11 (max) living room which has an inglenook fireplace and a gas stove style fire. There are stairs to the first floor, a doorway through to the kitchen/dining room and a door that leads through to the utility room and bathroom.

The kitchen/dining room measures 14'8 x 12'8 and has a Belfast sink, storage, worksurfaces, space for a fridge/freezer and with space for a dining table and chairs plus there is a range style cooker with hand painted tiles above.

At the rear of the home there is a bathroom, which has both a clawfoot bath and a separate large shower, and a 10' x 5'8 utility room which has a door to outside.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms. The 14'10 x 13'11 main bedroom has fitted storage and an en-suite toilet whilst the guest bedroom is 14'6 x 12'11. As the first floor celings follow the line of the roof, there are areas where head height is reduced.

The home is warmed by gas central heating and has exposed beams throughout. Outside, the cottage is surrounded by established gardens. These are mostly lawn complimented by mature borders, established hedging and fencing along with an area of patio in front of the entrance which is ideal for outdoor relaxing and entertaining.

Of particular note is the delightful detached folly that is in the front garden and near to the cottage. It has two floors and offers a variety of potential uses, subject to the purchaser's requirements, and any appropriate permissions being granted.

Within reach are:

* Tewkesbury - 4.6 miles / c.11 minute drive

* Cheltenham - 8.8 miles / c.25 minute drive

* Gloucester - 8.5 miles / c.27 minute drive

* Ashchurch for Tewkesbury rail station - 6.5 miles / c.19 minute drive

* M5 motorway (Junction 9) - 5.7 miles / c.14 minute drive

Locally, The Farmer's Arms is around a 15 minute walk (0.8 miles) away and the riverside The Coalhouse Inn (seasonal opening) is around a 20 minute walk (0.9 miles) away too. In addition to this, there is a village hall, a well-supported cricket club, a parish church and a primary school which has an outstanding Ofsted rating.

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Locating the Property: The postcode is GL19 4DW or find the property using What3Words at: ///novelist.shook.hook

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