Location

Sapperton is an unspoilt and highly sought-after Cotswolds village, situated about five miles east of Cirencester. The village, which is very much protected by the Bathurst Estate, is predominantly made up of period houses and cottages and supports a parish church, primary school, village hall and two pubs, including the highly regarded Bell (opposite). The surrounding countryside is particularly attractive with deep coombes and wooded valleys contrasting with the open spaces provided by adjacent farmland and the beautiful Cirencester Park.

Cirencester is the nearest centre and provides exceptional day-to-day shopping facilities, including Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets. Larger regional centres include the fine spa town of Cheltenham, the Georgian City of Bath and the regional centre of Gloucester.

Communications are first class with a direct service from Kemble (about 2.5 miles) to London Paddington taking approximately 80 minutes. Both the M4 and M5 are easily accessible via the A417/A419 dual carriageways.

The local area has a wide selection of excellent schools in both the public and private sectors, including Kingshill and Deer Park Schools in Cirencester. Private schools include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Prior Park in Cricklade as well as the schools and colleges in Cheltenham. For younger children there are first-class nursery schools in Cirencester and a primary school in the village.

Description

This attractive detached cottage is pleasantly situated near the village hall, church and pub and is Grade II-listed, dating back to the late 1600s. It ticks all the boxes for a traditional Cotswolds cottage, from the honey-coloured stone elevations and mullion windows to the Cotswold stone slate roof. The vendors have recently extended and renovated the property to an exceptionally high standard. The interior design is bright and tasteful and cleverly retains traditional features in keeping with the age of the house. Underfloor heating is installed beneath polished flagstones throughout the ground floor.

An entrance hall leads to a cosy sitting room with a traditional stone fireplace. A separate formal dining room is next to the kitchen, featuring a range oven, shaker-style units and a built-in dishwasher beneath quartz worktops. The stable door provides another useful side entrance from the garden.

The kitchen leads on to the contemporary extension. Completed in 2025 it has been thoughtfully designed to include modern roof lights and an ecofriendly living roof. This light-filled living and dining area features sliding doors onto a paved terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors – an ideal space for relaxed family living.

Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms, the first with a dual aspect and the second offering useful built-in storage. There is also a good-sized family bathroom with separate bath and shower. A curved staircase leads to the principal bedroom on the second floor. This characterful, light-filled suite is impressive with its exposed beams and wood-panelled vaulted ceiling. It includes a dressing area with fitted wardrobes and Crittall doors leading to a modern en suite bath and shower room.

The cottage is positioned behind attractive woven willow hurdle fencing with a high hedge and a pedestrian gate. Behind matching double gates there is also a gravel driveway to the side, providing useful off-road parking. Both the side and rear gardens have been thoughtfully arranged and the matching willow fencing has been used to create raised beds and different zones. As well as the formal paved patio area, there are several other al fresco seating areas, two of which feature pergolas – all arranged around the main lawn.

Directions

From Cirencester take the A419/Stroud Road west towards Stroud and after 3.4 miles turn right, signposted Sapperton & Edgeworth. Continue for 0.9 miles and turn right towards the village. After 150 metres turn left and continue for 500 metres. The property will be seen on the left-hand side, opposite The Bell public house.

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