2-bedroom detached house · GL54 1LF
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About
Charming Grade II Cotswold Cottage in the prized village of Lower Swell. Description Travellers Joy is a charming Grade II Cotswold cottage, situated in the prized village of Lower swell.
The property is well-presented over two floors and maintains traditional features while allowing a contemporary bright feel.
As you enter the property you are presented with a light and open Sitting room and dining space, with log burner creating a cosy atmosphere for the colder evenings.
Following on the ground floor you are presented with a fully integrated kitchen with breakfast bar.
The ground floor also benefits from a further versatile room which will be perfect as an office, or an extra snug room, and a downstairs W/C.
As you follow the stairs to the first floor, you are presented with two well- proportioned double bedrooms, with expose beams and decorative fireplaces.
Both bedrooms are serviced by a family shower room. The property also has a matured and manicured garden at the rear of the property and an outbuilding great for storage.
Location Travellers Job is located in the quintessential and picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Swell which supports a church, a primary school and a pub.
Most of the properties in the village date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and are constructed from Cotswold stone.
Nearby Bourton-on-the-Water (two miles) and Stow-on-the-Wold (one mile) both provide excellent facilities for day-to-day shopping with supermarkets, libraries, banks and a range of speciality shops.
The Daylesford organic and lifestyle shop is six miles away. Cheltenham, Cirencester and Stratford-upon-Avon provide extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities.
The area is renowned for educational establishments including The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close and The Cotswold School.
There are golf courses at Naunton Down, Chipping Norton, Burford and Broadway. National Hunt Racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. Stratford-upon-Avon is also home to the world renowned RSC.
There are fine walks via an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for the horse riding and walking enthusiasts.
The Cotswolds' year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.
All distances and times are approximate. Square Footage: 1,319 sq ft Additional Info Holding Deposit : £519.23 ( 1 week ) Deposit Payable : £2,596.15 ( 5 weeks ) Rent must be paid monthly in advance
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