3 bed House - Under Offer
Willesley
£2,275pcm

Con's Cottage is a spectacular 16th century, Cotswold Stone Cottage, situated in the Hamlet of Willesley oozing many original features. Welcomed by a large south facing garden, with sprawling views across Cotswold countryside and home to mature trees which originated from Holford Estate when Westonbirt Arboretum began, creating an array of beautiful colours throughout the seasons. The garden also features an old wash house which has been renovated and would be an ideal space for a studio. The detached cottage is filled with history, and this is demonstrated with relics that you will find throughout. A recent adaption to this property which was finished in August 2024 is an ensuite shower room in the primary bedroom. Another addition to the cottage was a ground floor extension, completed within the last few years, creating space for a larger kitchen and dining room, connected by a centre piece stove which can be enjoyed from either side providing a family hub. A good-sized sitting room with an open fire and Bath stone surround, also featuring an old bread oven, most likely installed when the cottage was originally built. On the ground floor there is also a useful utility room and WC. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, the primary bedroom featuring built in wardrobes, the newly fitted ensuite, and views across the gardens and fields. There are two further interconnecting bedrooms that would make great children's bedrooms, or a guest bedroom and dressing room. There is also a family bathroom with shower over bath. Externally the garden has mature shrubs, grassland, patio areas, a pond, a large oak car port with doors being installed in September 2024, a workshop, and a gated gravel driveway. Please note that there is a public right of way through the garden which is rarely, if ever used. There will also be an additional gardening maintenance charge of £200 per month to be paid on top of the agreed rent. Council Tax Band E EPC rating E A Holding Deposit of one weeks rent will be required to secure the property. A Dilapidations Deposit of the rent plus £100 will be required prior to moving in. Willesley is an attractive Cotswold hamlet situated roughly 3 miles south-west of Tetbury, bordering the renowned Westonbirt Arboretum. Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure, originally being established by Robert Holford; an ambitious man with a passion for the natural world. Westonbirt School is also on the doorstep and has a modern leisure centre and swimming pool as well as a 9 hole golf course open to the public. In addition, there is a parish Church and The Hare & Hounds hotel and bar. HM King Charles's Highgrove Estate is within3 miles of the property and offers garden tours around the estate and also has a restaurant on site. The area is ideal for those with equestrian interests as Beaufort Polo Club, Badminton and Gatcombe horse trials are all close by. Further amenities are found in Tetbury 2.5 miles away known for its 17th and 18th Century architecture and antique shops, Tetbury has a wide range of shops, boutiques and supermarkets. The larger centres of Cirencester and Bath are easily accessible and provide a more extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities.