School Lane, SAPPERTON

£1,425

Guide price

An updated and deceptively spacious 2 double bedroom semi-detached Cotswold stone cottage, very nicely situated in a tucked away and private location within the popular village of Sapperton between Cirencester and stroud. The unfurnished and tastefully decorated property offers characterful and well-presented accommodation arranged over two floors including a well-fitted home office /study as well as a separate and fully insulated garden studio, which has mains electricity and was previously used as a home office. The secluded cottage is approached via an entrance porch with tiled floor; which opens to a spacious double fronted sitting room with window seats, storage cupboards and an impressive exposed stone inglenook fireplace complete with inset wood burner. The kitchen has been very nicely re-fitted in recent times and offers an extensive range of modern shaker style wall and base units, granite work surfaces and a built-in double oven, gas hob and extractor fan, together with fridge /freezer, slimline dishwasher and a washer/drier. Other features include tiled flooring and a tall chrome heated towel rail, whilst through to the rear of the kitchen is an attractive double-glazed conservatory ideal as a private dining space or a quiet and light filled reading room. To first floor level there is a galleried landing providing access to the 2 double bedrooms – both of which also benefit from fully built-in wardrobes, with extra storage and bedside cabinets the third room on this floor is tastefully fitted out with bespoke desk furniture and shelving for use as a dedicated study /home office. Also on this floor, there is a bathroom featuring a heritage style suite with w/c, hand wash basin, and a bath with shower over. Externally there is a gated entrance with steps leading to a gravelled pathway and the well screened private front garden which mature flower and shrub borders and enjoying an elevated outlook. In addition, there is side access to the principal garden, which extends to approximately 80ft in depth and is very secluded, predominantly enclosed by beech hedging and trees, with a well-tended lawn area, garden shed and home studio. There is on road parking nearby and the property benefits from low maintenance UPVC leaded light style windows and central heating. Gigaclear ultrafast fibre broadband is installed at the property and available to connect if required - a valuable option whether for streaming entertainment or home working. Available for a long let if desired, viewing of this exquisite opportunity is highly recommended. *** To make it easier to field enquiries, please email us your interest in this opportunity - including details of who is proposed to be living in the property (as well as any children and /or pets) along with your current housing / job situation *** CLOSE TO HOME: Sapperton is an unspoilt and highly sought-after Cotswold village within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and situated about 5 miles East of Cirencester forming part of the golden triangle of the Cotswolds. Popular with full-time families and weekend residences the village is predominantly made up of pretty Period houses and Cotswold cottages and supports a Parish Church, a thriving Church of England village primary school just across the road, a community hall and 2 well-regarded pubs; namely The Bell and The Daneway - both within walking distance. The surrounding countryside is particularly attractive with deep coombes and wooded valleys contrasting with the open spaces provided by adjacent farmland and the beautiful Cirencester Park. Cirencester is the nearest centre (c. 5 miles) and provides exceptional day to day shopping facilities, including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Tesco Lidl and Aldi Supermarkets alongside an extensive range of local and national retailers, boutiques and delicatessens. There is also a hospital, public library, and other community services. The village is well placed for both access to the M4 at Junction 15 and the M5 at Junction 11a, which provide quick access to the North and South. The A429 Fosseway also provides a direct link to the Midlands. Kemble Station, c. 6 miles, offers regular and direct First Great Western services to London Paddington with a journey time of approximately 75 minutes. There is an excellent choice of highly regarded state and private schools in the area, including Beaudesert Park, Hatherop Castle and Rendcomb College. In addition, there are also the well-known Cheltenham schools including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies and Dean Close. There is also Querns Westonbirt and St Mary's in Calne, Marlborough College, Radley College and the highly regarded Grammar schools in Stroud. For younger children there are first class nursery schools in Cirencester and a primary school in the village. The area also offers excellent sporting activities including polo at Cirencester Park, gliding at Aston Downs, golf at Minchinhampton and Cirencester, hunting with the VWH, racing at Cheltenham, water sports at the Cotswold Water Parks and rugby for all levels at The Cirencester Rugby Club. There is a very active tennis club based in the grounds of Cirencester Park and the surrounding countryside with its network if bridleways and footpaths, offers excellent riding and walking. OTHER KEY INFO: Holding deposit - equivalent to 1 week's rent Tenancy deposit – equivalent to 5 week's rent A minimum 12-month initial tenancy term will be required Council Tax band - E Heating - Gas EPC – E49 VIEWINGS & VERIFICATION: To arrange your personal viewing or for further information, please contact the sole agents, Moore Allen & Innocent – Cirencester office. Viewings are welcomed by appointment 6 days a week although be aware that viewings may require at least 24 hours notice to arrange access. Please note that prior to any subsequent tenancy offer being accepted, all prospective tenants will be required to supply identification documents and proof of affordability. If offered a tenancy, you will be required to commit to a tenancy contract immediately once all checks are completed. AGENT NOTES: These particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances, fittings, etc, been tested. If room sizes are included, they are for guidance and illustration purposes only. They may not be to scale and should not be relied upon for furnishing or other purposes. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to proceed, please contact us before viewing the property. TENANT PROTECTION: Moore Allen & Innocent is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman independent redress scheme. You can find out more details via our website or by contacting the office directly. LANDLORDS: Do you own a similar property? Moore Allen & Innocent are an independent, multi-award winning, sales and lettings estate agency with over 175 years of property experience across the Cotswolds and beyond. If you have a similar property that you would like rented out or are looking for an agent to take away the stress and manage a property for you, we would be delighted to discuss how we can help. For more information regarding our services and a free, no-obligation review, please contact us today.