14 Ampney St. Peter Nr Cirencester , Gloucestershire 14 Ampney St Peter Nr Cirencester , Gloucestershire
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
14 Ampney st. peter Nr Cirencester , Gloucestershire 14 Ampney st peter Nr Cirencester , Gloucestershire A quintessential Grade II listed 3 bedroom cottage pleasantly situated in the heart of this delightful Cotswold village Entrance hall • Sitting room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Dining room 3 Bedrooms • Bathroom • Gardens • Parking Cirencester 4 miles • Fairford 5 miles • Kemble 9 miles (London Paddington approximately 85 minutes) • Burford 15 miles • Swindon 17 miles (London Paddington approximately 55 minutes) • Cheltenham 19 miles • Oxford 33 miles (all mileages and times are approximate) Directions Postcode GL7 5SH Leave Cirencester via the A361 London Road towards Fairford and Lechlade. Continue through the village of Ampney Crucis and then turn left signed for Ampney St Peter. Continue straight through the village and at the triangle there is a fork both left and right. Take the right hand fork and number 14 can be clearly seen on your right hand side. Situation Ampney St Peter is a very pretty Cotswold hamlet dating back to Roman times and mentioned in the Domesday Book. Mainly comprising of a sprinkling of 17th and 18th Century cottages and houses, ‘The Ampneys’ are a group of villages that are named after the small Thames tributary, Ampney Brook. There is a parish church, St Peter’s and two pubs within a short distance of the property plus a village shop and post offi ce at nearby Poulton. Cirencester, widely recognised as the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’, is approximately 4 miles away and provides a diverse range of independent shops and boutiques, coff ee shops, bars restaurants and two large supermarkets, Tesco and Waitrose. Primary and secondary schools in the area are fi rst class with a wide range of highly regarded state and private sector schools available including Ampney Crucis primary school, Kingshill and Deer Park secondary schools in Cirencester, Farmors in Fairford, Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park, the Cheltenham Colleges, Prior Park and Dean Close. Many recreational and sporting facilities are on off er including a number of golf courses, Cirencester rugby and football clubs, polo at Beaufort and Cirencester, hunting with the VWH and an array of water sports at the Cotswold Water Park. Good road links to the A417/A419 provide excellent access to the M4 J15 at Swindon and the M5 J11a at Cheltenham. Direct and regular rail services run from Kemble station in to London Paddington in approximately 80 minutes or alternatively from Swindon station in approximately 55 minutes. Description 14 Ampney St Peter is a charming Cotswold stone built semi-detached cottage off ering a wealth of period features throughout and excellent scope for modernisation and updating to suit one’s individual taste. The village is particularly desirable and the approach to the cottage is very attractive being neighboured by a selection of other period properties. The entrance to the cottage is via the entrance hall at the back of the house. This hall has stairs rising to the fi rst fl oor with under stairs storage and leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, which has a triple aspect and is fi tted with a range of solid pine wall and base units, integrated oven/hob and has plumbing for a washing machine plus space for a free standing fridge/freezer. The sitting room is a very good size and centres upon a very impressive stone surround log burner with large oak beam and stone hearth. There are two windows to the front, one of which has a window seat. Other features include built in alcove shelving and ceiling beams. There is a separate dining room located off the sitting room, which again has a window to the front with window seat and is a very useful extra reception room. At fi rst fl oor level the master bedroom is a very nice size and has built in wardrobes. There is one further double bedroom, again with built in wardrobes and a cast iron feature fi replace (not in use). On the landing is a useful built in storage cupboard and at the back of the house is a single bedroom with a lovely aspect over the garden and a three piece bathroom with bath and shower over. To the front of the house is a small area of planted garden that is enclosed by Cotswold stone walling along with gravel driveway parking for two cars to the side and pedestrian access to the rear garden. At the back there is a paved terrace with a well and small steps up to a lawn area that is edged with a wonderful selection of mature plants and fl owers. Beyond here is a gravel area with small potting shed and the garden is securely enclosed by Cotswold stone walling and timber panelled fencing. General Information Services Mains electric, mains water and mains drainage. Electric night storage heating. Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fi ttings, garden ornaments etc are specifi cally excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or Savills Cirencester elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These 1 Castle Street particulars do not form part of any off er or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building Cirencester, GL7 1QD regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details and photographs [email protected] created 2015 15/07/24 LV 01285 627 550.