Overview
A gorgeous Cotswold cottage in the heart of Fairford.
Guide price: £750,000
Living spaces: 3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Vendors' thoughts: "We have absolutely loved our time living in and developing Hilary Cottage into a wonderful home. Whether cosy nights by the log burner, big family gatherings, or sunny days in the garden, it has been so much more than just a house to us. It is so unusual to find somewhere that combines traditional features and a rich history with spaces perfect for modern living and we really will miss this; it has worked so well for us and we know it will make a very special home for the next lucky owners."
In a nutshell: A gorgeous cottage with such great living space and a stunning garden.
Property Description
Hilary Cottage is a stunning Cotswold cottage with charm and character throughout. The current owners have renovated the cottage beautifully and have been mindful to create a home which flows superbly with open plan living spaces and cosy corners.
The kitchen/ dining/ family room is clearly the heart of the house and a great room in which to entertain family and friends. The kitchen with its large centre island is well equipped with plenty of work top and storage space and the electric aga adds extra warmth in the colder months. French doors lead to the terrace and garden and make the space ideal for indoor/outdoor living in the summer.
The study is superb for working from home and the sitting room is a great room to escape to with a good book in front of the wood burner.
Upstairs, the first floor comprises the principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms along the landing and a family bathroom. All the rooms have been beautifully curated with plenty of natural light.
The enclosed garden is a true haven of peace and tranquillity in the heart of town. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with colourful herbaceous borders. The terrace and decking area are perfect for al fresco dining and summer sundowners.
There is a workshop and a store to the side of the house which provide storage for garden tools and there is private parking and an EV charger on the gravel driveway.
Council Tax Band F. EPC rating D.
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Mains gas central heating.
Location
Hilary Cottage is located in the heart of beautiful Fairford, a popular and historic market town in the Cotswolds. This thriving community benefits from a wide range of facilities including a library, the Palmer Hall which hosts a variety of local events throughout the year, a beautiful medieval church, a range of shops including a post office, doctors, dentist and leisure centre, and a choice of good restaurants and gastro pubs. The town has a wonderful community spirit, evident from the wide range of clubs and societies on offer.
Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, nearby Cirencester is a hub of vibrant cultural life known for its beautiful limestone town houses, exciting boutiques, restaurants and cafés. The recently refurbished Market Place hosts a twice weekly market and a farmer’s market every other Saturday.
The area offers a superb choice of schooling with an outstanding selection of state and grammar schools, as well as a wide range of impressive private schools, such as Hatherop Castle, Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt, Powells, Cheltenham College, Pate’s, St Hugh’s, Malborough College, Pinewood and Fairford’s own Farmor’s School, to name but a few.
Sporting opportunities are abundant in the area with nearby golf courses in Cirencester, Baunton, Minchinhampton and Naunton; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.
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.
Cirencester 9 miles - Burford 12 miles - Swindon 14.5 miles - (London Paddington 60 mins) - M4 (Junction 15) 18 miles - Cheltenham 26 miles
