Detached house for sale in Gretton Road, Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52

Listed Grade II, this is one of the finest thatched village homes to come to the market in recent years. Having been extensively renovated, the property offers beautifully presented and proportioned accommodation, which is overflowing with character and approaching 3,500sq.ft., standing in grounds of an acre with a private drive, garaging and parking.

Description

Willow Cottage is without doubt one of the finest period homes to come to the market in recent times, beautifully presented throughout whilst retaining a wealth of character features including inglenook fireplaces, exposed stone walls and many original ceiling beams. The property has been thoughtfully renovated by the present owners over the last two years creating a stylish and impeccable family home. Internally the property offers four versatile reception rooms, including a vast drawing room with a vaulted ceiling, an outstanding re-fitted kitchen with an adjoining utility room a dining room and useful home office, and on the first floor are four very generous bedrooms, two of which are inter-connecting, the principal also benefitting from a walk in wardrobe and two contemporary bath/shower rooms. Externally the property benefits from a detached annexe which has also been fully refurbished lending itself to multiple uses including a home office, short term let’s or just ancillary accommodation. The grounds are easy to maintain, private, predominantly lawned edged with a selection of established specimen trees and shrubs and the views are unrivalled. Furthermore Willow Cottage benefits from secure gated parking for three vehicles accessed by a long sweeping drive at the side of the property, in addition there is valuable planning permission to construct a timber framed single storey two bay garage, planning ref 22/00272/ful which will enhance the property further. The grounds in all extend to approximately one acre.

Situation

One of the most popular North Gloucestershire villages, Gotherington is situated just one mile from the larger village of Bishops Cleeve and six miles from the main regional town of Cheltenham. Transport links serving the village are favourable including the M5 motorway at J.9 and Ashchurch rail station operating a regular service to London Paddington. The village benefits from various amenities including a shop/post office, thriving village pub, primary school and parish church and there are various clubs and activities to participate in around the village such as cricket, rugby and gardening, as well as excellent country walks with unrivalled views.

General Information

Services:
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.

Local Authority:
Tewkesbury Borough Council:
Council Tax Band Rating: (G) - £3,474.34 (2024/2025).
EPC Rating: Exempt as the property is Grade II listed

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