Location

Maugersbury is a sought after village located a mile from Stow-on-the-Wold. The village is built predominantly of Cotswold stone properties, many of which enjoy wonderful views to the south. Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh provide everyday services including shopping, recreation and schooling.

Oxford and Cheltenham are also within easy reach offering a wider range of educational, cultural and leisure amenities. Schooling in the area is outstanding with a range of state and private schools including The Cotswold School, Kitebrook, Tudor Hall, Cheltenham Boys and Ladies’, the Oxford schools (including The Dragon, Summerfields and St Edwards) and Radley College. There is a wonderful network of bridleways and footpaths in the area and historic houses to visit. Sport facilities include racing at Cheltenham, rugby at Stow-on-the-Wold and golf at Naunton Downs.

Communications are good with road connections to the M40 to the east and M5 to the west. Trains to London run from Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham. Kingham railway station provides a direct rail link to Worcester and the North, Oxford and London Paddington to the south.

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, the Big Feastival and Longborough Opera Festival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions. The renowned Daylesford organic farm shop, spa and restaurant is just 3 miles away and Soho Farmhouse is a 17 mile drive.

Description

March Cottage is a charming, well-presented property that forms part of a picturesque terrace of traditional cottages in the highly desirable village of Maugersbury. This delightful home combines modern comfort with period character.

The kitchen/dining room is a spacious, open-plan area that flows seamlessly into the rear garden, making it ideal for indoor-outdoor living, particularly during the warmer months. The room is bright and airy, with an excellent range of handmade fitted cabinets with integrated appliances and a large island unit with storage, wine fridge and breakfast bar. There is plenty of space for a large dining table and chairs. A laundry cupboard houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. Bifold doors to the garden terrace. Underfloor heating to the kitchen and entrance hall.

A separate sitting room is well-proportioned and benefits from an attractive stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove and built in display bookshelves with storage. The snug with built in bookshelves offers a quiet space for work or relaxation, and it could also be adapted as a small library, a playroom, or a craft room as required. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms offer plenty of space for family or guests. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, built in wardrobe, storage and bookshelves. The other bedrooms are served by a well-appointed bathroom. Underfloor heating in both bath/shower rooms.

The property is set back from the lane behind a gravelled front garden enclosed by mature evergreens and wrought iron railings and raised ornamental pond. The paved garden at the rear is perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing in the sun. Steps lead up from the terrace to a larger paved area interspersed with mature shrubs.

It is ideal for those looking for a lock-up-and-leave property or anyone who prefers a low-maintenance garden. An outbuilding stores garden implements.

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