Location

3 Stonehouse Cottage is located in the quintessential and picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Swell which supports a church, a primary school and a pub. Most of the properties in the village date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and are constructed from Cotswold stone. Nearby Bourton-on-the-Water (two miles) and Stow-on-the-Wold (one mile) both provide excellent facilities for day-to-day shopping with supermarkets, libraries, banks and a range of speciality shops. The Daylesford organic and lifestyle shop is six miles away. Cheltenham, Cirencester and Stratford-upon-Avon provide extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities. The area is renowned for educational establishments including The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close and The Cotswold School. There are golf courses at Naunton Down, Chipping Norton, Burford and Broadway. National Hunt Racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. Stratford-upon-Avon is also home to the world renowned RSC. There are fine walks via an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for the horse riding and walking enthusiasts.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.

Description

3 Stonehouse Cottage is a traditional Cotswold stone end of terrace cottage in a quiet street in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Listing is Grade II being of Architectural and Historical Interest. The listing dates the cottage back to the 17th Century with remodelling in the 20th century and more modern updates. This delightful cottage is well presented with a wealth of character and charm. Many of its original period features have been sympathetically retained and include a stunning Inglenook fireplace, window seats, exposed beams and Cotswold stone walls. It is the largest of the four cottages, built on a ‘double footprint’. Therefore, the room sizes are generous which is unusual in this type of property.

The entrance hall is welcoming and benefits from underfloor heating. There is a well-proportioned dining room with an inglenook fireplace with wood burner. The tiled floor has underfloor heating. A large table and chairs can be easily accommodated. The sitting room is large and well-proportioned room with an open fireplace with carved wooden surround. French doors open into the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces. There is an electric Aga, a Belfast style sink with mixer tap and full length larder style cupboard with sliding drawers. A WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

The landing is generous and works very well as a study area beneath original ‘A’ framed beams. There are three excellent bedrooms, all with fitted cupboards with shelving and hanging space. The family bathroom is well-appointed and enjoys underfloor heating.

A pretty garden lies to the south east of the cottage, which is enclosed by a beautiful high Cotswold stone wall. The garden is mainly laid to lawn on three levels with Cotswold stone walls and well-stocked shrub and flower borders. With easy access from the sitting room, this terrace is ideal for outdoor entertaining. There is access to the lane via an arched oak gate. East-facing green oak summer house with a wooden decked floor. The gravelled terrace provides an area for outdoor entertaining with stone seating and views over the lawns and flower beds with lavender, roses and shrubs. To the rear of the property there is parking and a carport with a workshop. The utility room is by the back door of the cottage with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Directions

From Stow on the Wold take the B4083 signed to Lower Swell. Enter the village, pass the Golden Ball public house on the left hand side then take the first left signposted The Slaughters. Stonehouse Cottages are immediately on the left, with No:3 being the last of the four cottages.