Overview
A wonderful village house in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Guide price: £595,000
Location: Coates
Living spaces: 4
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Vendors' thoughts: "We have loved living in Coates. 5 School row has been the perfect family home to raise our three children. The house offers collective family spaces as well as quiet corners. The kitchen and garden have been a focal point of our lives, from hosting family christmases to barbecues on the deck! It really caters for every occasion. During our time here we have enjoyed country walks to the canal and social events at the village hall. There is a wonderful community spirit and we know that any prospective buyer will be made to feel most welcome,"
In a nutshell: A superb village house with stunning views and great living space!
Property Description
5 School Row is a wonderful semi-detached village house with bright and light living spaces, open plan living areas and cosy corners.
The kitchen/ dining room, with underfloor heating, is clearly the heart of the house and a lovely room in which to entertain family and friends. The kitchen island is perfect for catching up over a morning coffee and the dining area works superbly for everyday dining and dinner parties alike. The kitchen is well equipped with all the necessary modern appliances and there is ample worktop and storage space. Sliding doors open onto the decked terrace, with the garden, beyond allowing for fabulous indoor/outdoor living in the warmer months. The adjoining living room is a great family room with wood burner and views to the front of the house. The sitting room with French doors to the garden is ideal for family movie nights or quiet moments with a good book. The ground floor also had as a handy wet room.
Upstairs comprises four bedrooms and a family bathroom. All the rooms are lovely and bright, beautifully laid out and have ample discreet storage.
Outside, the summer house is currently used as a home office and games room. It is a superb addition to the overall accommodation and is ideal for working from home.
The delightful garden is predominantly laid to lawn with hedging and herbaceous borders. The far-reaching countryside views are exceptional! The terrace is superb for al fresco dining in the warmer months. There is a garage to the side of the house and a store. The driveway provides further off-road parking.
Council Tax Band C . EPC rating C.
Tenure: Freehold.
NB: “S.157 Housing Act 1985 – 5 School Row was formerly part of the Local Authority housing stock and as such contains a restrictive covenant which requires consent to purchase from the Local Authority. It is understood that any purchaser (or tenant) who has lived and worked within Gloucestershire or the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for at least the last three years immediately prior to the purchase or rental, would qualify for automatic consent. Other applications may be considered on merit following a minimum of 8 weeks marketing on the Council’s website.”
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Location
Located in the pretty village of Coates, 5 School Row is ideally situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, close to Cirencester. The vibrant village community is home to a beautiful 13h Century church, an active village hall and social club and a cricket pitch. Surrounded by some of England’s finest countryside, country walks are on the doorstep. The Potting Shed gastro pub and The Rectory restaurant in nearby Crudwell, and The Bell in Sapperton provide superb local dining options.
Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester, only a short drive away, is a hub of vibrant cultural life known for its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, cafes and twice weekly markets.
Nearby Tetbury, is vibrant market town, renowned for its antique shops, lovely boutiques and superb cafes, restaurants and bistros which include the Highgrove shop, Lola & Co tapas restaurant and the award-winning Hobbs Bakery. This bustling town also offers local everyday amenities, an open market under The Market House and there are plenty of popular pubs.
The beautiful historic town of Malmesbury, is 12 miles away and offers a selection of lovely boutiques and cafes, whilst more extensive shopping can be found in the larger towns of Bath and Bristol.
Cheltenham is a short drive north and not only offers excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals, and of course horse racing.
Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Baunton, Westonbirt and Minchinhampton; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at The Cotswold Water Park.
The area offers an excellent choice of schooling and includes superb public, state and grammar schools such as Rodmarton Primary School, Kemble Primary School, Westonbirt, Beaudesert Park, Pinewood, Rendcomb College, Malmesbury Church Of England School, St Mary’s, St Margaret’s and Cheltenham Colleges to name a few.
Communications in the area are excellent with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South-West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well-connected direct train services. Kemble train station is only a few miles up the road and offers a direct train service into London Paddington.
Cirencester 4 miles - Tetbury 9 miles - Malmesbury 12 miles - M4 (Junction 15) 22 miles - Cheltenham 17 miles
