Overview
A wonderful village house in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Guide price: £995,000
Location: Coates
Living spaces: 4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Vendors' thoughts: : "Westerleigh is such a happy family home that offered the kids a haven from university and London long after they had ‘left’ home. It will be hard to leave but all good things come to an end and it is time for another family to make happy memories here. It is light and bright home for all seasons unlike many older Cotswold stone properties. Also, not being listed, like our last house, we were able to extend it to suit our growing family needs. We also bought the paddock at the back of the house as soon as we were offered the opportunity and used the space for croquet as well as being a place for the grandkids to come out of the city to explore and play make believe. The community is also something that makes this a home unlike any other village we have lived in. The neighbours really care and support each other. This came into its own during the pandemic but is also observable in the village fetes and weekly coffee mornings. The community is also very varied and all the better for it. If you are looking for a happy family home that you can make you own, with private space but in the heart of a vibrant and caring community this might be the house for you..."
In a nutshell: A superb village house and clearly a very happy home!
Property Description
Westerleigh is a superb village house with bright and light living spaces and scope for further modernisation.
The kitchen/ breakfast room is clearly the heart of the house and a lovely room in which to host friends and family. Extended in recent years and equipped with the necessary modern appliances, the kitchen overlooks the terrace and garden and offers ample worktop and storage space.
The ground floor has four reception rooms comprising the dining rooms which comes into its own when hosting more formal gatherings and dinner parties, the sitting room with dual aspect windows and a lovely open fireplace, the adjoining study and a snug which could equally make a wonderful playroom for children. The ground floor also has a cloakroom and a handy utility room. The boiler room is ideal for keeping muddy wellies out of the way after a long country walk.
Upstairs is the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. All the rooms are lovely and bright and have ample discreet storage.
Outside, the generously proportioned garden is a haven of peace and tranquillity. It is predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with herbaceous borders. There is scope to further landscape and create a garden paradise in paddock area. The garden shed is used to store all the necessary equipment. The terrace is ideal for al fresco dining in the warmer months.
The double garage offers covered parking and further storage space. There is private parking to the front of the house alongside the garage.
Council Tax Band G and EPC rating D.
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Location
Located on the edge of Coates, Westerleigh is ideally situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, close to Cirencester. The vibrant village community is home to a beautiful 13h Century church, an active village hall and social club and a cricket pitch. Surrounded by some of England’s finest countryside, country walks are on the doorstep. The Potting Shed gastro pub and The Rectory restaurant in nearby Crudwell, and The Bell in Sapperton provide superb local dining options.
Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester, only a short drive away, is a hub of vibrant cultural life known for its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, cafes and twice weekly markets.
Nearby Tetbury, is a vibrant market town, renowned for its antique shops, lovely boutiques and superb cafes, restaurants and bistros which include the Highgrove shop, Lola & Co tapas restaurant and the award-winning Hobbs Bakery. This bustling town also offers local everyday amenities, an open market under The Market House and there are plenty of popular pubs.
The beautiful historic town of Malmesbury, is 12 miles away and offers a selection of lovely boutiques and cafes, whilst more extensive shopping can be found in the larger towns of Bath and Bristol.
Cheltenham is a short drive north and not only offers excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals, and of course horse racing.
Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Baunton, Westonbirt and Minchinhampton; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at The Cotswold Water Park.
The area offers an excellent choice of schooling and includes superb public, state and grammar schools such as Rodmarton Primary School, Kemble Primary School, Westonbirt, Beaudesert Park, Pinewood, Rendcomb College, Malmesbury Church Of England School, St Mary’s, St Margaret’s and Cheltenham Colleges to name a few.
Communications in the area are excellent with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South-West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well-connected direct train services. Kemble train station is only a few miles up the road and offers a direct train service into London Paddington.
Kemble 3 miles (direct train to London Paddington) - Cirencester 4 miles - Tetbury 9 miles - Malmesbury 12 miles - M4 (Junction 15) 22 miles - Cheltenham 17 miles
