Albion Street, CIRENCESTER

£1,250

Guide price

A wonderful opportunity to rent this charming and deceptively spacious 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM Victorian cottage within the popular Stratton area of town and which has been previously updated to a VERY HIGH STANDARD whilst retaining many of its original character features and charm. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY and for a LONG LET IF DESIRED, the unfurnished living space is set over 3 floors comprising on the ground floor of a GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED sitting room, with ornamental fireplace and hard-wearing wood laminate flooring with open arch leading through to a SUPERB, fully fitted kitchen with cream, shaker style units, INTEGRATED APPLIANCES, tiled flooring and built-in seated dining area. A further noteworthy feature of the property is the timber, garden office in the rear courtyard – an ideal space for a home office, study or hobby room. To the front of the property is a welcoming entrance porch whilst completing the ground floor is a useful, cloakroom/ wc. At first floor level there is a good-sized DOUBLE bedroom with BUILT-IN WARDROBE, window seating and a second ornamental fireplace. In addition, there is a well-appointed family bathroom with a contemporary style suite including BATH WITH BOTH HANDHELD AND RAIN-HEAD SHOWER over. To the upper floor there is a SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM - also benefitting from a built-in wardrobe and window to the front with lovely far reaching southerly views. Externally, the cottage is approached via a gravelled OFF-ROAD PARKING area and has an enclosed courtyard GARDEN to the front and small yard area to the rear. CLOSE TO HOME: Stratton is a very individual and picturesque area on the outskirts of Cirencester town and benefitting from a wide range of nearby amenities and facilities including public houses, convenience store and access to open spaces. Cirencester itself is a beautiful market town (often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds) with a deep routed history dating all the way back to the Romans. With Cheltenham and Swindon both close at hand for commuting, Cirencester has remained a popular town with its outstanding range of shops, galleries, bars and restaurants. There are Waitrose, M&S Food and Tesco supermarkets within easy travel distance along with a number of smaller convenience stores where you can pick up everything you need. A number of craft markets and antique fairs also take place throughout the year as well as a weekly street market and a regular farmers market. Social and sports activities are plentiful in the town and surrounding area with many active clubs and societies. The Cotswold leisure centre offers plenty of sporting facilities and opportunities with two swimming pools, a gym and a sports hall. The gym offers the latest fitness equipment whilst the sports hall has six courts for a range of sports including badminton, five-a-side football and basketball. Within a short drive or cycle ride is the Cotswold Water Park with its many water-based sport and leisure activities as well as a large number of equestrian opportunities and nature walks. This rich tapestry of typically English countryside is part of Britains largest designated area of outstanding natural beauty, with a spectacular landscape laced with a labyrinth of walkways, bridle paths and hidden treasures, perfect for gentle weekend rambles and fabulous days of exploring for the whole family. Closer to home there is also the beautiful Abbey Grounds and Cirencester Park, a natural expanse of tranquillity just a short walk from the bustling town centre. Stroll through the parkland and ancient woodland of one of Englands most beautiful estates, or wander around Abbey Grounds, home to beautiful trees, stunning greenery, a serene lake and even a bandstand which hosts performances during the summer months. Further Afield Cirencester is well placed on a main road network offering excellent links to key places including Cheltenham, Swindon, Bristol and Oxford. Whats more, the M4 and M5 motorways are easily accessible. Excellent rail connections to London Paddington and Bristol can also be found from Kemble Station, a short drive away. Other important cultural and regional centres such as Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and Gloucester are also within comfortable commuting distance. For those interested in country pursuits the general area provides excellent riding country, hunting with the VWH and Beaufort Hounds, Polo at Cirencester, National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, Newbury and Bath. Additional sporting venues include Premiership rugby at Bath, Bristol and Gloucester, first class cricket at Bristol and the annual Cheltenham cricket festival is held in July. Golf at Cirencester, Shrivenham, and South Cerney. There are many community and leisure facilities available throughout the town and local area as well as an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools - including the nearby and well-regarded Stratton Church of England Primary School. Cirencester is well placed on a main road network offering excellent links to key places including Cheltenham, Swindon, Bristol and Oxford. Whats more, the M4 and M5 motorways are easily accessible. Excellent rail connections to London Paddington and Bristol can also be found from Kemble Station, a short drive away. 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 - C Heating - Gas EPC – D (tbc) 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. 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