Overview
A quintessential Cotswold cottage in the heart of the village.
Guide price: £495,000
Location: Tarlton
Living spaces: 2
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Vendors' thoughts: "Having spent almost 9 years in Tarlton, it’s now time for our small family to start our next adventure. The new occupants will enjoy a gorgeous garden that will burst into life in the spring and summer with apple, pear and cherry fruit trees alongside a gorgeous plume of purple wisteria that cascades across the house. We will miss the orange glow of morning sunrises and the wonderful Christmas’s we have spent with neighbours, but most of all the stunning views and local woodland walks."
In a nutshell: A gorgeous quintessential cottage in a lovely village.
Property Description
74 Tarlton is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage and a welcoming home in the heart of the village.
The striking navy blue front door opens into the cosy living room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner. The room is bright and light and beautifully laid out for both relaxing evenings and for entertaining family and friends. The adjacent kitchen/ dining room with skylight has been thoughtfully laid out to provide practical work top and storage space. The discreet utility/ pantry is a super addition. The dining area is well proportioned and works perfectly for everyday dining and larger gatherings and shows off the original features of the cottage with the exposed stone walls and period fireplace currently used as a handy place to store logs.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor comprises the master bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room. All the rooms share wonderful views over the rolling countryside and have been thoughtfully laid out to provide ample storage.
Outside the garden across the lane is predominantly laid to lawn, surrounded by pretty herbaceous borders and fruit trees. A garden shed is a handy addition for storing garden tools and the views across the countryside are breathtaking. This is a superb spot for alfresco dining in the warmer months.
There are two parking spaces just up the lane.
Council Tax Band D.
Tenure: Freehold. We understand there is also a flying freehold.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric heating.
Location
Located in Tarlton, the cottage is ideally situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, close to Cirencester. Surrounded by some of England’s finest countryside, country walks are on the doorstep. Nearby picturesque villages include Rodmarton, which is home to a wonderful Primary School; Kemble with its handy direct train service to London Paddington, and Ewen which has a superb gastro pub, The Wild Duck.
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. Sporting opportunities are abundant.
The historic town of Malmesbury is a short drive away and Tetbury, with its exceptional arboretum, is only 7 miles away. Both towns offer a selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants and everyday shopping facilities.
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.
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.
The area offers an excellent choice of schooling and includes public, state and grammar schools such as Rodmarton Primary School, Kemble Primary School, Beaudesert Park, Powells, Deer Park, Kingshill, Westonbirt, Hatherop Castle, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College, to name a few.
Kemble 2 miles (direct train to London Paddington) - Cirencester 5 miles - Tetbury 7 miles - Malmesbury 9 miles - M4 (Junction 15) 22 miles - Cheltenham 18 miles
