Memorial Villa, Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, GL7 5QS

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this larger-than-average two-bedroom semi-detached home enjoys a generous garden, parking for three vehicles, and an attractive rural setting overlooking open fields.

The current owner has undertaken an extensive programme of refurbishment, enhancing both the finish and internal layout.

The accommodation is approached via a well-crafted oak porch and comprises an entrance hallway, a dual-aspect living room with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden via the glass veranda, and a dual aspect space comprising kitchen and vaulted dining room with external door to the veranda and garden, and a clock room and under stair cupboard completes the ground floor.

To the first floor are two dual-aspect double bedrooms.

The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom fitted with a white suite including bath and separate large walk-in shower, while bedroom two also features an en-suite shower room and enjoys views across the surrounding fields.

Externally, the front of property offers blocked paved parking for three cars with gated side access.

The landscaped rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked boarders, a pond, and a decked area adjacent to the summer room There is a large sand stone patio area with glass veranda with integrated and fully remote controlled blinds, lighting and heating, and well-stocked borders.

Down Ampney is a small village located on the edge of the Cotswold Water Park.

The village facilities include a primary school, post office/shop, village hall and village green, children’s play area and tennis courts.

The village is surrounded by lovely countryside and is ideal for walking, riding and cycling.

Just south of the village is Cricklade's North Meadow, which is now a National Nature Reserve, and home to the rare 'Snakeshead Fritillary' which flowers in April.

The village is at the southern gateway to the Cotswold Water Park, which offers sailing, water/jet skiing, fishing, and bird watching.

Down Ampney gives easy access to Swindon and Cirencester, offering excellent transport links with a mainline station at Swindon for direct trains to London and the south west and motorway connections via the A419 to M4 and M5.

The market town of Cirencester is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'.

It is ideally located with the M4, M5 and M40/A40, the mainline train station at Kemble and excellent bus and coach links all within easy reach.

Cirencester benefits from high street stores, independent specialist retailers, and a weekly market. There are also several delightful bistros, cafes, wine bars and public houses to suit all tastes.

Cirencester boasts a community hospital, leisure centre, arts and craft centre, award winning museum, a theatre and a lovely outdoor swimming pool.

Nearby there is golf, tennis, riding, football, rugby and cricket, and within the town a bowls club. There are excellent primary and secondary state schools and a sixth form college campus.

There are also good independent schools in the surrounding areas.

The Royal Agricultural University is located just outside of the town and the area has numerous open green areas to visit for picnics and walks.