Medlar Bankcold aston gloucestershire

Medlar BankCold Aston, Gloucestershire

Bourton-on-the-Water 2.5 miles, Stow-on-the-Wold 6 miles,

Cirencester 15 miles, Cheltenham 13 miles.

Kingham Station 11 miles (London Paddington 90 minutes)

(All distances and times are approximate)

A charming Cotswold stone house set in generous grounds adjoining open countryside with planning permission to extend.

CURRENT ACCOMMODATION

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Sitting Room

• Hall/Study

• Conservatory

• Cloakroom

• 3 Bedrooms

• Bathroom

• Gardens

• Private Parking

• Outbuildings

• Orchard

In all about 1 acre.

PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION

• Entrance Hall

• Large Kitchen/Dining/Family Room

• Sitting Room

• Study

• Boot Room & Utility Room

• Cloakroom

• 3/4 Bedrooms (ensuite)

• Double Garage and Office

SITUATIONCOLD ASTON is a charming traditional rural village, set in a peaceful location in the heart of the Cotswolds with an active community centred around the village Primary School which has a good Ofsted report, St Andrew’s church and The Plough Inn. The village is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of the North Cotswolds, much of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The local villages and towns of Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Northleach provide a range of local facilities while the region’s commercial and cultural centres of Cheltenham, Oxford and Cirencester are within easy travelling distance.

The area caters for a wide variety of sporting activities with excellent local walks and bridleways, racing at Cheltenham, Worcester and Stratford-upon-Avon, golf at Naunton Downs, Lyneham and Burford, and water sports at the Cotswold Water Park.

Cheltenham hosts a number of cultural and literary festivals and local theatres include the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham.

Cold Aston is situated within the catchment of the popular Cotswold School Secondary School in Bourton-on-the-Water and there are a number of private schools in the vicinity including Kingham Hill, Windrush Valley, Hatherop Castle, and Kitebrook, nr Moreton in Marsh, as well as the full range of Cheltenham and Oxford prep and public schools.

DESCRIPTIONLocated at the end of a private driveway, Medlar Bank is a charming detached Cotswold stone house, constructed of mellow Cotswold stone under a Cotswold stone tiled roof. This delightful property stands in a wonderfully spacious and tranquil position within the village and is complimented by mature gardens and grounds adjoining open countryside with superb views.

The current accommodation which is beautifully presented throughout comprises Entrance Hall, which is currently used as a study with stairs to the first floor and door to the Cloakroom. Sitting Room, a lovely triple aspect room with an open fireplace. Kitchen/Breakfast Room with built in units and sink. Smeg range cooker with induction hob. Space for a table and chairs. Door to Conservatory which is currently used as a useful boot room and utility. On the first floor are three Double Bedrooms with a newly fitted Bathroom and spacious landing. Every room has a lovely outlook over the gardens and grounds.

The current owners have obtained valuable planning permission to extend the house and increase the accommodation with a stylish design produced by local architects Abberley Design. In addition consent has also been granted to replace the current outbuildings with a Double Garage and Office. Log Store. The property is curtilage listed.

Medlar Bank offers buyers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a very special property with great scope to improve and extend located in an enchanting setting in this sought after Cotswold village.

PLANNING PERMISSION“Erection of single storey side and rear extension at Medlar Bank Cold Aston” APPLICATION REF: 15/05564/LBCFILE REF: CD.2434/EDATE: 11th October 2016

“Detached garage building” APPLICATION REF: 16/05328/FULFILE REF: CD.2434/FDATE OF DECISION: 23rd June 2017

OUTSIDEOne of the most enchanting features of Medlar Bank is its wonderful gardens and grounds. Improved dramatically by the current owners the formal gardens to the front and side terrace have been redesigned with seasonal planting which now provide an elegant backdrop to the house while new screening on the top boundaries has enhanced privacy. The remaining gardens and orchard to the rear have been designed to flow seamlessly into the adjoining field with far reaching countryside views, all creating a rare and wonderful feeling of space and tranquillity. In all about 1 acre.

There is ample off road parking arranged around a circular turning area at the top of the drive.

DIRECTIONS (GL54 3BJ)From Bourton-on-the-Water take the A346 towards Cheltenham. After approximately half a mile bear left signposted Cold Aston and Aston Blank. Proceed into Cold Aston and bare right. The gate to Medlar Bank will be found on the right hand side as you enter the village before you reach The Plough pub.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSOnly those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded.

TENURE AND POSSESSIONThe property is for sale freehold.

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Outbuilding

Up

Dn

IN

IN

Bathroom2.75 x 1.909'0 x 6'3

Bedroom 15.15 x 3.30

16'11 x 10'10

Store4.40 x 3.0514'5 x 10'0

Garage6.20 x 5.7020'4 x 18'8

Bathroom2.75 x 2.609'0 x 8'6

Bedroom 25.10 x 3.8016'9 x 12'6

Sitting Room5.10 x 3.9516'9 x 13'0 Boot Room

3.70 x 2.6012'2 x 8'6

Sitting Room5.10 x 5.0516'9 x 16'7

Kitchen7.95 x 2.4026'1 x 7'10

Bedroom 34.00 x 2.8513'1 x 9'4

Study2.85 x 2.209'4 x 7'3

Hall5.05 x 2.5016'7 x 8'2

Dining /Family Room4.15 x 4.1013'7 x 13'5

Bedroom5.15 x 2.8516'11 x 9'4

Dn

Bedroom5.10 x 3.8016'9 x 12'6

Bedroom2.95 x 2.609'8 x 8'6

4.15 x 2.5513'7 x 8'4 Kitchen

5.05 x 3.1016'7 x 10'2 Up

Hall5.05 x 2.5016'7 x 8'2

Existing First Floor

Existing Ground Floor Proposed Ground Floor

Proposed First Floor

= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

ShowerRoom

W/C

Approximate Gross Internal AreaExisting Plan = 117.7 sq m / 1267 sq ft

Proposed Plan = 184.45 sq m / 1985 sq fGarage / Outbuilding = 49.7 sq m / 535 sq ft

Illustration for identification purposes only. Not to scaleRef: 190152

Energy Efficiency Rating

38

83

SERVICESMains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required)

LOCAL AUTHORITIESCotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Telephone: 01285 623 000

Hall

SycamoreHouse

1

ElmbankCottages

Medlar Bank

2

Area : 1.008 acres (4077.50 m²)

0m 5m 10m 15m

DISCLAIMER1. These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. 2. Neither Butler Sherborn nor the seller accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. 3. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects, which are particularly important to you before travelling to view the property. Sales particulars and photographs taken June 2017.

Butler Sherborn, Stow-on-the-Wold office: Parklands House, Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold,

Gloucestershire GL54 1AQT (01451) 830731 E stow@butlersherborn.co.uk

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