A beautiful period cottage
Epitomising the architecture and quaint charm that The Cotswolds has become so famous for, 2 Shipton Cross Cottages is a beautiful stone family home. The property has been significantly extended over the years and more recently, the current owner has beautifully modernised the interiors, carefully blending a classic yet modern style with period details. The lateral layout combines with excellent accommodation, creating the comfortable and very special home you see today.
Set on the edge of the sought-after village of Shipton Oliffe, the property enjoys a rare combination of a spacious plot and far-reaching rural views, while remaining part of a vibrant community. With Cheltenham just 6 miles (approximately 10 minutes) away, the cottage offers the best of both worlds: countryside charm with excellent accessibility.
Ground Floor
There are two points of entry into the cottage; the principal access is from the rear garden and into a spacious hallway that introduces the reception space. To the left is a spacious lounge which forms part of the extended space within the cottage. Being southerly facing, this room is bathed in natural light and has French doors that connect indoor and outdoor living. A log burner provides a focal point.
At the heart of the home lies the open plan kitchen/dining/living space. Designed for both everyday life and entertaining, it features:
• A high-quality range of fitted cabinetry
• A large breakfast island with seating
• A feature fireplace
• A generous dining area
A utility room, off the kitchen, provides additional storage and adds practicality, ideal for pets and outdoor living.
A further reception room within the older part of the cottage makes an excellent, more formal sitting room or an additional bedroom.
A home office provides an ideal space for those working from home, while a luxurious bathroom and useful store room complete the ground floor accommodation.________________________________________
First Floor
Upstairs, the bedrooms continue to impress.
The principal bedroom is particularly appealing, with a walk-in shower room and dual-aspect views over the front and rear gardens.
Two further double bedrooms are served by a separate W.C.
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Outside – Low Maintenance Living with Beautiful Views
A particular feature of the cottage is the private, south-facing rear garden, laid to lawn with mature hedge borders and a patio area ideal for al fresco dining. The orientation of the garden and carefully maintained boundaries create an open aspect over the surrounding countryside, further enhancing the sense of space and tranquillity.
Wooden double gates provide access to the ample parking area.
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Location
Shipton Oliffe is a quintessential Cotswold village set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home to a vibrant community. Despite its peaceful semi-rural setting, the village is highly accessible, and this is one of its many benefits offering the best of all worlds, with the A40 less than a mile away providing excellent east-west links to London, Cheltenham and the M5, while the nearby Fosseway offers convenient north-south access.
Within walking distance is the renowned Frogmill Inn, while the neighbouring village of Andoversford offers a primary school, circa five minutes by car, public house and village shop. The popular Dunkertons, can be reached in less than ten minutes with Bourton-on-the-Water, just ten miles, providing a wider range of amenities, including the highly regarded Cotswold School and some excellent Cotswold pursuits.
Cheltenham is approximately eight miles (15 minutes by car) away and offers an excellent choice of schools, including Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close and St Edward’s, together with Balcarras School in nearby Charlton Kings. The town is also renowned for its vibrant festival calendar, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and cricket festivals, alongside a wealth of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
Services
LPG central heating
Private Drainage (shared)
Mains Water
Mains Electric
Council Tax Band D
Freehold property
Super fats internet ideal for those work from home
Cotswold District Council
