High Street, Kingswood
£500,000 Sold STC- Attractive period cottage
- Deceptively spacious well-proportioned accommodation
- Living room with fireplace
- Open plan kitchen/dining room
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Private rear garden
- Easy walking distance to amenities
- Centre of village location
Description
Crown Cottage is a very attractive period cottage located in the heart of this popular village on the picturesque High Street near the church and English Heritage site 15th-century gatehouse, just a short walk to amenities. The cottage is extremely deceptive from the front elevation and offers spacious Tardis-like accommodation of 1,669 sq.ft arranged over three floors. The accommodation is beautifully presented with an abundance of charm and character throughout.
On the ground floor, a porch opens to the front living room with inglenook stone fireplace and delightful window seats. The open plan L-shaped kitchen/dining room has flagstone flooring, a fitted farmhouse dresser with lighting, Rangemaster cooker and integrated dishwasher. A rear lobby leads to the garden and has a WC/utility off. Over the first and second floor there are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom is located on the first floor and is generously equipped with a walk-in wardrobe and private en-suite bathroom. The family bathroom is situated on the top floor. There is a lovely view over the neighbouring church.
The garden is arranged to the rear with an east-facing aspect and benefits from pedestrian access off Golden Lane. The garden is of good-size and fully enclosed with a good degree of privacy, laid mostly to lawn with a sunken patio terrace, further gravelled seating area and timber shed. On street parking is easily available on the High Street.
Situation
The pretty village of Kingswood is located approximately 1 mile south west of the market town Wotton under Edge. Situated on the southern edge of the Cotswolds at the foot of the escarpment, this thriving village has a strong community spirit and its own Primary School, general store with Post office, a popular local pub and village hall with many active clubs and societies and all-weather sports facilities. The property is within close proximity of the village centre and shop yet equally close to walks and countryside. Wotton under Edge is a typical Cotswold market town made prosperous from the former woollen industry and today provides good local amenities for everyday needs, including schools for all ages and the highly regarded Katherine Lady Berkeley secondary school (15 minute walk from the house), local shops, pubs, restaurants and services including doctors' and dental surgeries. There are popular sports and social clubs, a local swimming pool and the Wotton Electric Picture House. The M5 Motorway is just 5 miles away, putting Bristol (20 miles) and Gloucester (19 miles) within easy reach. The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley (7 miles), which is on the Bristol to Birmingham line, offering services to Bristol Parkway.
Tenure & Services
We understand the property is Freehold with mains gas central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity.
Set on the picturesque High Street of Kingswood village, a characterful period cottage with deceptive Tardis-like 4 bedroom accommodation. 1,669 sq.ft.
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