Overview
A beautiful quintessential cottage in the heart of The Cotswolds.
Guide price: £950,000
Location: Sevenhampton
Living spaces: 2
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Vendors' thoughts: " We have been luckily enough to have spent the last very happy 25 years here in our beautiful home. Waking every morning and seeing the ever-changing landscape is an absolute joy! Enjoying a coffee on the patio hearing nothing but the sound of nature. We will miss it greatly but sadly the time has come to move on."
In a nutshell: A gorgeous cottage with the most wonderful countryside views!
Property Description
Thorncomb offers an idyllic Cotswold lifestyle, combining timeless charm with modern comfort in a truly picturesque setting. Thoughtfully updated by the current owners, the cottage perfectly balances character and practicality, creating a home that feels both elegant and welcoming.
At the heart of the property, the spacious kitchen/family room is designed for modern living, whether hosting friends or gathering with family. This is a superbly versatile space that works beautifully for both entertaining and everyday living. The striking Aga creates a true focal point in the kitchen, bringing both character and practicality, while the wood burner adds extra warmth and cosiness during the colder months. It’s a particularly inviting place to unwind at the end of the day, offering comfort and atmosphere year-round. The abundance of natural light and seamless connection to the garden create a bright and sociable atmosphere.
The sitting room, with its inglenook fireplace and wood burner, is ideal for relaxed evenings or enjoying a quiet moment with a good book. There is also a shower room on the ground floor, while the utility room keeps laundry neatly out of sight and is particularly useful for muddy wellies and outdoor wear after long country walks.
The first floor, accessed via two separate staircases, comprises the principal suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms. Each bedroom has been beautifully laid out to provide comfort, plenty of storage and an abundance of natural light.
Outside, the terrace and beautifully maintained garden offer a peaceful extension of the living space, perfect for al fresco dining, summer entertaining, or simply taking in the tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. The views are truly stunning! The garden has been thoughtfully curated, featuring colourful herbaceous borders and inviting seating areas. There is also a summer house and an outbuilding for storage.
There is private driveway parking.
Council Tax Band G. EPC rating E.
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Location
Thorncomb is situated in Sevenhampton, a quaint and quintessential village in the heart of the Cotswolds. The village offers a wonderful Cotswold setting, combining the peace of the countryside with easy access to nearby towns and amenities. Surrounded by rolling hills and open countryside, the village is known for its attractive stone cottages and characterful country homes, creating a relaxed and welcoming rural atmosphere.
Everyday amenities are available nearby in Andoversford, including a village shop, post office, primary school. The village is also well placed for access to Charlton Kings, Winchcombe, and Northleach, while Cirencester and Stow-on-the-Wold are both within easy driving distance, making Sevenhampton an ideal base from which to enjoy the wider Cotswolds.
Cheltenham just 6 miles away not only offers an array of excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals and of course horse racing.
The area offers a superb choice of schooling with an outstanding selection of state, grammar and private schools such as Andoversford Pirmary School, Temple Guiting Primary School, The Cotswold School, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College, King’s Gloucester, Pate’s and Marling to name but a few.
Sporting opportunities are abundant in the area with nearby golf courses in Broadway, Cheltenham, Cirencester and Naunton Downs; 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.
Winchcombe 5 miles - Cheltenham 6 miles - Stow on the Wold 12 miles - Cirencester 13 miles - Kingham 17 miles (London Paddington 85 mins)
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