3 Bed Detached House For Sale

A beautifully presented period cottage in a highly regarded village.


Description

Sedgeley Cottage is partly built of local Cotswold stone with a distinctive red brick façade bearing a date stone of 1863 with timber casement windows beneath 8 mainly concrete tiled roof. The property his been much altered since Victorian times with an arrangement of rooms over two floors. Sedgeley Cottage sits elevated overlooking glorious private gardens that drop down from the terracing creating a magical backdrop to the property itself.

Internally the accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming reception hall with flagstone floor, with guest cloakroom and coat cupboard, open to the sitting room approached via a flight of stone steps. This room has a wood burning stove with timber surround and mantle and built in display cupboards to either side. Three windows overlook the adjacent terrace. Accessed off the hall through a pair of glazed doors is the large double aspect dining room with an oak boarded floor and French doors connecting to the garden. The dining room is part open plan to the kitchen which has a comprehensive range of cupboards and drawers by Mark Wilkinson, extensive work surfaces and a good range of appliances. The first: floor accommodation is accessed from a staircase in the sitting room to a landing leading to the bedroom accommodation, The double aspect master bedroom is fully vaulted with fitted wardrobes leading to a spacious en suite bathroom with roll top bath and built in double wish basins with extensive storage beneath. The guest bedroom is double aspect and also has a fully vaulted ceiling with an attractive chamber fireplace and fitted wardrobes. There is a separate shower room and a further small bedroom currently used as a dressing room.

Sedgeley Cottage is approached off Back Lane over a resin bound driveway with a pair of electric gates leading to an attractive part open fronted garage with electric car charging point. Valuable private parking extends to four cars in total. An attractive single storey outbuilding sits in the south corner of the garden adjacent to the parking area and terrace, which is currently used as a home office, fitted with extensive shelved cupboards along one wall. Beneath the garage is the annexe comprising a hall, bedroom, shower room and kitchen. The annexe is built on a stone plinth with vertical clad timber boarding and flush fitting timber casement windows beneath a slate roof. The appearance is crisp and modern yet blends well with the local vernacular and is a superb addition to the cottage providing first class guest accommodation.

The gardens are undoubtedly a special feature leaving been designed and laid out by award winning Nicholsons. From the parking area stone steps Iead down to a secure timber gate into the main garden to a broad stone flagged south cast facing terrace, ideal for summer dining with further steps down to a lower terrace having a raised ornamental fish pond. The borders have been skilfully planted for their fragrance. Resin bound pathways then continue around the garden with a central lawned area. There is a centrally situated summer house with a sculptured lead roof by Amdega. Established trees and shrubs, old fashioned roses and a wide selection of herbaceous flowering perennials provide year round colour and texture. There is a further pond and a seating area for quiet contemplation and a large timber garden store. The garden has extensive outdoor lighting to enjoy of an evening.

Location

Sedgeley Cottage is situated in the village of Upper Oddington which lies in the heart of the Cotswolds between Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Together with the adjoining village of Lower Oddington this area is known locally as Oddington. Oddington has many traditional Cotswold stone properties and local amenities include the fine Church of St Nicholas and two very popular country inns with restaurants. The area is well-served by the local market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Norton and has excellent road and mainline rail links with Kingham being approximately 4 miles distant and the nearby A429 Fosse Way and A40 bringing a number of important conurbations within commuting distance. Daylesford Organic Farm Shop is 1.6 miles and Soho Farmhouse is a 15.5 mile drive.

The larger centres of Cheltenham, Cirencester and Stratford-upon-Avon provide extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities whilst The Lygon Arms at Broadway has a private members health club which is also available for non-guests. The area is known for interesting churches and there are important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate and further afield there is the magnificent Blenheim Palace.

The area is renowned for educational establishments including The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close, Kitebrook Preparatory School, Kingham Hill School, The Cotswold Academy, Chipping Norton School, Chipping Campden School and Burford School. There are primary schools at Kingham and Bledington.

Sporting opportunities in the area are excellent. There are golf courses at Naunton Down, Chipping Norton, Burford and Broadway. National Hunt Racing is at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham, Warwick and Worcester. 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.

Square Footage: 1,337 sq ft




Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Directions

Proceed out of Stow-on-the-Wold via Sheep Street (A436) heading towards Chipping Norton. Continue for about 2.5 miles and take the first right turn for Upper Oddington. On entering the village take the first turning on the right into Back Lane. The property will be found on the left hand side after about 100 yards.


Additional Info

Cotswold District Council. Band E.

EPC Rating = F.

All viewings will be accompanied and are by prior arrangement through Savills Stow-on-the-Wold Office. Telephone: +44 (0) .

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.

Viewings by accompanied appointment with Savills Stow-on-the-Wold, tel: .