Clapton-On-The-Hill, Cheltenham

£1,545

Guide price

A charming, period 2 bedroom character cottage, refurbished throughout and situated in the rural village of Clapton-on-the-Hill. To Let Unfurnished for 12 months possibly longer.

DIRECTIONS

From Bourton-on-the-Water, take the bridge by the motor museum and proceed up Sherborne Street, heading towards Clapton-on-the-Hill. Follow the road and take the left hand turn signposted Clapton-on-the-Hill, proceed into the village through the bends and Newbridge Cottage will be found just beyond Saint James Church on the left hand side.

LOCATION

The property is situated near St James church in the small Cotswold village of Clapton-on-the-Hill, overlooking the Windrush Valley. Local facilities may be found in Bourton-on-the-Water (3 miles) which provides a good range of shops suitable for everyday requirements together with the popular Cotswold Secondary School which has an affiliated sports centre. The regional commercial centre of Cheltenham (19 miles) has a comprehensive range of shops and services. There are mainline rail services to London (Paddington) from Kingham Station (9.5 miles).

DESCRIPTION

Newbridge Cottage is a beautifully presented period property with charming original features including an inglenook fireplace, ceiling timbers and exposed stone. The accommodation is arranged over three floors comprising:

ENTRANCE

Outside firewood and bin store with parking for one car. Timber framed open porch leads into the Entrance Hall with solid timber floor and doors leading into the Utility and Sitting Room.

Utility

With stone tiled floor, beamed ceiling, shaker style base units, solid timber worktop with Belfast style sink and chrome mixer tap. Space for washing machine machine, Infrared panel heater, coat rack and window to front elevation. Timber door leads to the downstairs cloakroom with WC and small storage area.

Sitting Room

Continuation of the timber floor with painted timber joists and timber beam to the ceiling. Charming inglenook fireplace with Handol woodburning stove and stone hearth, exposed stone cheeks with shelving to one side. Window seat to front elevation with phone socket and Gigaclear, infrared panel heaters to walls, stairs rising to first floor and doors leading to the Kitchen/Dining room.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Stone tiled floor, shaker style kitchen with a range of wall and base units, space for fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, solid timber worktop, Belfast style sink with chrome mixer tap, electric range cooker and a peninsula unit incorporating a breakfast bar. Dining area with table and chairs, glazing to ceiling and rear elevation, infrared panel heaters to walls and double doors leading to the garden.

First Floor

The staircase rises to the first floor landing comprising an exposed stone wall, carpet floor, window to rear elevation, exposed timber to stud partition and infrared heater. Doors lead to Bedroom 2 and the family bathroom.

Bedroom 2

Double aspect, carpet floors, window seat to front elevations, tongue and groove to ceiling, built-in cupboard and infrared panel heater.

Bathroom

Timber floor, window to front elevation, bath with chrome tap and rain water shower head. Wc, built-in cupboard with wash hand basin and infrared heater.

Bedroom 1

Exposed oak truss and purlins with an extensive range of built-in cupboards built below, softwood floor boards, Velux rooflight to rear with timber shutters, dormer window to front elevation and infrared heater. Timber door leads to the ensuite bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom

Stone effect floor tiles, tongue and groove panelled bath with chrome taps and chrome mixer shower attachment. Wash hand basin with mixer tap, wc, shaver point and chrome towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Gravelled area to front with parking for one car, further on road parking.

Attractive rear garden with paved patio. Gravel path leads to area laid mainly to lawn with seating area underneath a pergola and 10x8 shed with power. Outside tap. Regular garden maintenance may be available.

SERVICES

Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage are connected. Electric central heating.

EPC

Awaiting EPC

HOLDING DEPOSIT

A holding deposit of one week's rent £356 is requested to secure the property whilst credit and reference checks are being made, which then goes towards the first month's rent.

Please note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor) withdraws from the tenancy, fails a Right-to-Rent check, provides materially significant false or misleading information, or fails to sign their Tenancy Agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for signed Tenancy Agreement as mutually agreed.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

The Tenant shall pay to the Agent, on the signing of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement £1,782 as a Deposit which shall be held by the Agent as Stakeholder with no interest being payable to the Tenant. The Agent is a Member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. At the end of the Tenancy the Agent, shall return the Deposit to the Tenant or the Relevant Person subject to the possible deductions set out in the Tenancy Agreement.

RESTRICTIONS

Children and pets by prior arrangement.

No smokers.

COUNCIL TAX

Band D Rate for 2024/2025: £2068.11 payable to Cotswold District Council.

RENT

£1,545 per calendar month excludes electricity, gas, water, council tax and telephone charges.

AGENTS NOTE

This property will be managed by Tayler and Fletcher.