Lowerfield Cottage
Ampney St. Mary, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5EB
Guide Price
£1,300,000
Residential Tags: Grade II
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: May 2022
- Removed: Nov 2022
- Residential Tags: Grade II
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Paddock
A stylish and beautifully presented home set amidst
glorious open countryside.
Description
2 Lowerfield Cottage is a semi-detached, Grade II Listed country property which is understood to date back to the late 17th or early 18th centuries although extended at a later date. The property is set well back off a country lane and is one of 4 houses making up small community which stands amidst beautiful open countryside. In recent years the property has been transformed into a contemporary home. However, original characteristics and features remain which include exposed beams, flagstone floors, window seats and fireplaces. Complementing the improvements is the air source heat pump which has recently been installed and is supported by partial double glazing.
A stone canopy shelters the front door which leads into the entrance hall. The main reception room is double aspect and includes a corner fireplace with a Handol wood burning stove. There is a further cosy snug with a full height stone fireplace and wood burning stove, fitted bookshelves to the side and a built in store cupboard. A fitted dresser with glass fronted shelving is a feature of the dining room which opens into the kitchen. This is a beautifully designed room with full width sliding windows opening out onto a south facing, eating out terrace. Comprehensively fitted the kitchen has integrated appliance including a Bosch dishwasher, Fisher& Paykell induction hob and 3 oven electric Aga. A Neff oven in is built into the central island. There are extensive shelved cupboards and space for a large fridge freeze (The Fisher & Paykell fridge freezer that is presently installed is available by separate negotiation).
From the hall (with cloakroom/WC and broom cupboard) steps lead down to a basement room which could fulfil a number of different uses which could include study, media room or occasional bedroom. One wall is completed fitted with bookshelves having storage cupboards below. There is full fibre broadband (Gigaclear).
On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. The largest is dual aspect with corner fireplace, en suite shower room and separate WC. The second floor landing provides for plenty of built in storage space. The bedroom at this level is used as the principal one and has an en suite bathroom and built in wardrobe and linen cupboards. The dual aspect windows provide wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
Outside the property is approached through automatic timber gates. A gravelled parking area fronts the barn style double garage with twin double doors. Hidden out of sight is a bin storage area. A picket gate with a gravelled path leads to the front door and a formal lawned area edged with lavender border and with box hedging. Tucked away in one corner is a stone log store (the former privy) with flagstone surround. To the rear of the property is a further area of paved terrace along with the utility room and the air source plant (recently installed). The whole of the front garden is walled although a timber gate leads to a more natural area of garden with orchard, vegetable beds, cherry trees, wooden garden shed and a greenhouse. Traditional estate fencing divides the garden from the paddock. In total the property amounts to about 1.4 acres.
Location
Although the address is Ampney St Mary (about 2.5 miles) the nearest large village is in fact Barnsley (1.5miles). The village is a designated Conservation Area and is made up of period houses and cottages, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds. The village has a highly regarded pub called The Village Pub and also the boutique Barnsley House Hotel, the former home of the renowned garden designer Rosemary Verey. Cirencester, about 4 miles, has an excellent range of boutique shops as well as a Waitrose supermarket, leisure centre and the Barn Theatre The main regional centres include Cheltenham, Oxford and Swindon, all of which are within daily commuting distance.
The dual carriageway which links to the M4 (J15) is about 21 miles away and there are direct rail services to London Paddington from Kemble or Swindon Stations, the latter scheduled to take from 55 minutes. Ample local sporting opportunities include a number of golf courses, tennis and rugby clubs, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, boating on the River Thames and riding at The Talland School of Equitation which is less than a mile away. There are many picturesque walks in the area as well as gastro pubs which include The Village Inn at Barnsley, The New Inn at Coln St Aldwyns and The Stump at Foss Cross. A good choice of private and state schools are in the area. The former include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park and the Cheltenham Colleges. There is an outstanding primary school in Ampney Crucis about 1 ½ miles away where there is also a cricket club, pub and parish church.
Square Footage: 2,590 sq ft
Acreage: 1.58 Acres
Directions
From Cirencester take the B4425 for Bibury and after about 2 miles turn right signposted Quenington. Continue for a further 1.2 miles and the entrance to Lowerfield will be seen on the right hand side. No.2 is the second property on the left hand side.
Additional Info
Barnsley 1.5 miles, Bibury 3.5 miles, Cirencester 3.75 miles, Fairford 5.5 miles, Swindon 20 miles, Cheltenham 21 miles, Kemble Station 9 miles
Marketed by: Savills, Cirencester
glorious open countryside.
Description
2 Lowerfield Cottage is a semi-detached, Grade II Listed country property which is understood to date back to the late 17th or early 18th centuries although extended at a later date. The property is set well back off a country lane and is one of 4 houses making up small community which stands amidst beautiful open countryside. In recent years the property has been transformed into a contemporary home. However, original characteristics and features remain which include exposed beams, flagstone floors, window seats and fireplaces. Complementing the improvements is the air source heat pump which has recently been installed and is supported by partial double glazing.
A stone canopy shelters the front door which leads into the entrance hall. The main reception room is double aspect and includes a corner fireplace with a Handol wood burning stove. There is a further cosy snug with a full height stone fireplace and wood burning stove, fitted bookshelves to the side and a built in store cupboard. A fitted dresser with glass fronted shelving is a feature of the dining room which opens into the kitchen. This is a beautifully designed room with full width sliding windows opening out onto a south facing, eating out terrace. Comprehensively fitted the kitchen has integrated appliance including a Bosch dishwasher, Fisher& Paykell induction hob and 3 oven electric Aga. A Neff oven in is built into the central island. There are extensive shelved cupboards and space for a large fridge freeze (The Fisher & Paykell fridge freezer that is presently installed is available by separate negotiation).
From the hall (with cloakroom/WC and broom cupboard) steps lead down to a basement room which could fulfil a number of different uses which could include study, media room or occasional bedroom. One wall is completed fitted with bookshelves having storage cupboards below. There is full fibre broadband (Gigaclear).
On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. The largest is dual aspect with corner fireplace, en suite shower room and separate WC. The second floor landing provides for plenty of built in storage space. The bedroom at this level is used as the principal one and has an en suite bathroom and built in wardrobe and linen cupboards. The dual aspect windows provide wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
Outside the property is approached through automatic timber gates. A gravelled parking area fronts the barn style double garage with twin double doors. Hidden out of sight is a bin storage area. A picket gate with a gravelled path leads to the front door and a formal lawned area edged with lavender border and with box hedging. Tucked away in one corner is a stone log store (the former privy) with flagstone surround. To the rear of the property is a further area of paved terrace along with the utility room and the air source plant (recently installed). The whole of the front garden is walled although a timber gate leads to a more natural area of garden with orchard, vegetable beds, cherry trees, wooden garden shed and a greenhouse. Traditional estate fencing divides the garden from the paddock. In total the property amounts to about 1.4 acres.
Location
Although the address is Ampney St Mary (about 2.5 miles) the nearest large village is in fact Barnsley (1.5miles). The village is a designated Conservation Area and is made up of period houses and cottages, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds. The village has a highly regarded pub called The Village Pub and also the boutique Barnsley House Hotel, the former home of the renowned garden designer Rosemary Verey. Cirencester, about 4 miles, has an excellent range of boutique shops as well as a Waitrose supermarket, leisure centre and the Barn Theatre The main regional centres include Cheltenham, Oxford and Swindon, all of which are within daily commuting distance.
The dual carriageway which links to the M4 (J15) is about 21 miles away and there are direct rail services to London Paddington from Kemble or Swindon Stations, the latter scheduled to take from 55 minutes. Ample local sporting opportunities include a number of golf courses, tennis and rugby clubs, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, boating on the River Thames and riding at The Talland School of Equitation which is less than a mile away. There are many picturesque walks in the area as well as gastro pubs which include The Village Inn at Barnsley, The New Inn at Coln St Aldwyns and The Stump at Foss Cross. A good choice of private and state schools are in the area. The former include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park and the Cheltenham Colleges. There is an outstanding primary school in Ampney Crucis about 1 ½ miles away where there is also a cricket club, pub and parish church.
Square Footage: 2,590 sq ft
Acreage: 1.58 Acres
Directions
From Cirencester take the B4425 for Bibury and after about 2 miles turn right signposted Quenington. Continue for a further 1.2 miles and the entrance to Lowerfield will be seen on the right hand side. No.2 is the second property on the left hand side.
Additional Info
Barnsley 1.5 miles, Bibury 3.5 miles, Cirencester 3.75 miles, Fairford 5.5 miles, Swindon 20 miles, Cheltenham 21 miles, Kemble Station 9 miles
Marketed by: Savills, Cirencester
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.