4 bedroom detached house for sale

DESCRIPTION Creich Cottage is a quintessentially pretty detached Cotswold stone period cottage located in the picturesque and sought-after village of Avening. Beautifully presented inside and out, the cottage has been completely renovated in recent years including the installation of a new gas central heating system through a new combi boiler, new plumbing and windows. Today the cottage offers superb character accommodation arranged over three floors featuring stone fireplaces, wood burning stoves, boarded floors and exposed beams. While displaying a wealth of character, the cottage benefits from not being listed and has further scope for extending subject to planning.

A stylish kitchen has been reconfigured as open plan to the dining area which spills out onto the garden through bi-folding doors enjoying lovely views over the valley. There are two front reception rooms both with fireplaces while the ground floor is completed with a useful downstairs shower/utility room. From the glass and timber paned inner hallway there are stone steps down to the cellar below which has lighting. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms and the family bathroom which has been refitted with a shower over the bath. On the top floor, there are two further double bedrooms one of which boasts the new addition of an en-suite WC and luxurious roll-top bath.

Externally, Creich Cottage has a gravelled driveway to the side entered through double timber gates bound by stone walling creating a good degree of security and privacy. The driveway leads to a detached garage behind. The newly landscaped gardens are a true delight and are arranged to the side enjoying a sunny south and west aspect. The gardens are landscaped over three principal terraces, including two lawns and a large seating terrace, and enjoy excellent far reaching views over the valley. The top lawn is bordered by vibrant lavender and has stepping stones leading to a garden studio which has the advantage from power and lighting.  

SITUATION Avening is a delightful Cotswold village nestling across the Nailsworth Valley and has a public houses, a village hall, an excellent primary school and parish Church. The property is located in a quiet elevated location on the southern edge of Avening within walking distance to the school and enjoys panoramic views to Minchinhampton Common and Gatcombe Park, the home of The Princess Royal and Gatcombe Horse Trials. Avening is conveniently located between Tetbury and Nailsworth, both of which have an excellent range of facilities including shops, public houses and primary schools with a secondary school at Tetbury. There is an excellent choice of both public and private schools within the area including Beaudesert Park near Minchinhampton. Also within the local area are a number of places of interest including the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum with some 18 thousand trees and shrubs in approximately 600 acres of landscaped grounds, and over 600 acres of National Trust common land at Minchinhampton.  

TENURE & SERVICES We understand the property is Freehold with mains gas fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity.