• To be sold by Knight Frank Auction on 14th December, unless sold prior

• Period cottage in need of modernisation

• Located in this idyllic Cotswold village

Property Description

Summary of accommodation:

Ground Floor: Entrance hall | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room with a bathroom and a mezzanine study

First Floor: Galleried Landing | Principle Bedroom with en suite bathroom | A further double bedroom

Second Floor: Central landing | Two further bedrooms in the eaves

Outside: Private Parking for three to four vehicles | Side passage to rear garden | Two stone stores

Long Cottage is a pretty south-facing Cotswold stone property and is sold with planning permission to extend and redevelop throughout.
Planning Reference: 22/01720/FUL

It has nicely proportioned rooms and retains many period features including flagstone floors, original doors, exposed beams and timbers, window seats, fireplaces and an original well. Of particular note is the vaulted kitchen/ breakfast room to the rear.

The Property:

To the front of the property there is a spacious entrance hall and two reception rooms, both of which have inglenook fireplaces, with a wood burning stove in the sitting room. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with tongue and groove storage cupboards and a range of kitchen units with appliances including an electric oven and propane gas hob with extractor over and space and plumbing for laundry appliances. A central Rayburn provides a traditional focal point and also supplies the hot water and central heating. Timber steps to one side rise to a galleried mezzanine, ideal as a study. To one side of the kitchen is a small courtyard with a covered well. Adjacent is a door to the family bathroom, with a high level skylight.

Stairs rise from the rear of the hall to a spacious and sunny landing, with a wonderful view across the valley to the front, shared by the two double bedrooms to either side, both of which have fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom has a vaulted en suite bathroom. An enclosed panelled staircase rises from the landing to the second floor which has two charming eaves bedrooms to either side of the second floor landing.

Outside and garden:

There is a parking area across the lane from the house, with space for three to four vehicles. A door to the left of Long Cottage leads into a covered passage, with an entrance door to the rear of the sitting room. A path continues to the rear, which can also be accessed from the kitchen.

The garden is approached over a short flight of steps and has a decked dining terrace adjacent to the house, with the remainder laid to lawn with various trees, shrubs and flowering plants including a magnificent cherry tree. There is a small stone store adjacent to the house and another to the rear of the garden.

Services:

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired heating. Shared private drainage. Gigaclear broadband.

Location

Situation: Chedworth is set in a beautiful valley within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a pre-Norman church, a village school, a 17th century pub, a village hall, a cricket ground and a football pitch. Local shops are in Northleach, with Cirencester providing a range of shops and services including a large Waitrose, weekly markets and a monthly farmers' market. Cheltenham is within easy driving distance with a wider choice of shops and recreational and cultural facilities. The A419 dual carriageway at Cirencester provides easy access to J15 of the M4 at Swindon and the A40 at Northleach provides links to Cheltenham and Oxford. There is an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways in the area. Polo at Cirencester Park; golf courses at Cirencester and Burford; racing at Cheltenham and Stratford on Avon; with theatres at Cheltenham and Oxford. The area is noted for both its private and state schools, these include Primary schools in Chedworth and Northleach. Some of the schools are The Cotswold School, Rendcomb College, Hatherop Castle, Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies' College and Dean Close. Rights of Way The parking bay and Klargester opposite are in the ownership of Long Cottage. The owners of the adjacent property, Pie Corner and Short Crust, have the right to park two cars there and to discharge into the Klargester system. Both are subject to 50% contribution to the cost of maintenance, emptying and capital costs of replacement, repair or resurfacing etc. They also have a right of way over the corridor owned by Long Cottage on notice to carry out maintenance to their property and in an emergency to access the drains. Directions (Postcode GL54 4AF) From Cirencester take the A429 (Fosseway) to Stow-on the-Wold and Northleach. After approximately 6 miles, just after The Stump pub, turn left for Chedworth. Continue on this road passing the village hall on the right and take the next right signed to Chedworth and Yanworth. Proceed down the hill and, as the road bends to the right with 3 turnings on the left, take the top lane passing the church and churchyard. Long Cottage will be the third property on the left, with parking opposite. what3words: mulls.lunch.trappings

Tenure

Freehold

EPC Rating

F

Buyers fee

The buyers fee is £1500 including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property.

Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional. Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions. Auctioneer Fees and Deposit. The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply: • 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. • Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability. There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions’ website. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Auction Conduct Guide.