A period charm with modern interiors
Nestled in its own generous gardens in the heart of the village, Bay Tree Cottage is a delightful period home that enjoys a rare combination of a spacious plot and far-reaching views while remaining part of a vibrant community. The current owners have significantly upgraded areas of the house with interiors that carefully blend a classic, modern style with period charm. The practical layout combined with excellent accommodation, creating a wonderful family home.
Occupying a prominent position in this sought after Cotswold location, Gotherington offers a true village lifestyle, with an excellent school, pre-school groups, well stocked shop and pub combined with excellent accessibility to the neighbouring town of Bishops Cleeve and a little further to Cheltenham.
Ground Floor
An entrance hall introduces the reception space offering lateral accommodation over the ground floor. To one side is the main living space which includes a formal dining room with a door into the playroom and opposite, is a spacious sitting room. This charming room has double doors out to the sun terrace and gardens. Adjacent to the sitting room is a home office and along one side of the house is the utility and kitchen. The kitchen itself is well appointed with a range of country style units. The utility room offers a door to outside, ideal for pets and shopping. A shower room completes the accommodation on this floor
First Floor
There are four double bedrooms. The principal room enjoys a dressing room and the three remaining rooms offer equally lovely proportions. All bedrooms share a modern family bathroom which has recently been refitted with a free standing bath and separate shower.
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Outside – Low Maintenance Living with countryside views
The gardens are a feature to Bay Tree Cottage as they wrap around the property giving a sense of space. Designed to be low maintenance yet a place to enjoy with an expanse of level lawn framed with flower beds, border and mature trees. A patio terrace provides a lovely spot for outside dining. There is a double garage and parking for several cars.
Situation
Shutter Lane runs through the heart of vibrant Gotherington and offers the classic street scene that makes these local villages so sought after. The village itself has retained its popularity over the years, with life centring around the village pub, village hall, well stocked shop and excellent primary school which is highly regarded. Positioned in a countryside setting, which makes for some of the best walking and riding landscape, it is an idyllic location with Bishops Cleeve within a short bike ride or walk offering more comprehensive day to day amenities including two large supermarkets, coffee shops and eateries. Whilst beautifully semi-rural, it is extremely accessible with Cheltenham only four miles away. A fashionable hub with further excellent schools in both the state and private sector including Cheltenham College and The Cheltenham Ladies’ College. For the commuter transport links are strong with regular bus routes between Cheltenham and Winchcombe, easy access to the M5 Tewkesbury and M4 corridor via the A40/A419. There are direct trains from Cheltenham to London and from Kingham.
