Cirencester, GL7 5SH

ABOUT THIS HOUSE Dating back to 1837, Yew Tree Cottage has been beautifully renovated and thoughtfully extended to create an exceptional village home, seamlessly blending period character with contemporary comfort. The bespoke handmade kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the extension and is fitted with integrated Miele appliances together with a Quooker boiling water tap and Cube system, providing an outstanding space for cooking, dining and entertaining. Bi-fold doors open onto a terrace with a water feature, creating a wonderful connection between the house and garden and making it ideal for al fresco dining. Extensively renovated in 2015, the property benefited from new doubleglazed windows, updated plumbing, a new boiler with Nest controls, stylish bath and shower rooms, Artisan of Devizes stone flooring and underfloor heating. Further enhancements include bespoke cabinetry, fitted wardrobes, a reclaimed slate fireplace and a charming log-burning stove in the sitting room. Throughout the ground floor, stunning solid oak parquet flooring adds warmth and character, complemented by elegant cast-iron radiators and a high-quality 13-amp lighting system. Security has been carefully considered with the installation of a comprehensive Banham alarm system and Banham locks. The property offers three bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, together with attractive landscaped gardens incorporating a rainwater harvesting system, resulting in a beautifully appointed and highly efficient village home. ABOUT THE AREA Ampney St Peter is an idyllic and unspoilt Cotswold village, peacefully positioned amidst some of the area’ s most attractive rolling countryside. Comprised predominantly of charming honey-coloured stone cottages and handsome period homes, the village forms part of the highly regarded trio of Ampney villages, Ampney St Peter, Ampney Crucis and Ampney St Mary, each enjoying a timeless rural character and strong sense of community. Surrounded by beautiful open countryside within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village nevertheless benefits from excellent accessibility, with Cirencester lying just 3.5 miles to the west. Often referred to as the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’ , Cirencester provides an excellent range of day-to-day amenities, including independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets such as Waitrose and Tesco. The historic Market Place hosts a twice-weekly market, together with a popular farmers’ market held every other Saturday. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Cheltenham and Swindon. The surrounding area offers an exceptional range of sporting and recreational pursuits, including racing at Cheltenham Racecourse, rugby at Gloucester Rugby and Bath Rugby, and golf at Cirencester, South Cerney and Minchinhampton. Nearby, the Cotswold Water Park provides a wide variety of water-based activities, including sailing, kayaking and water skiing, whilst the surrounding countryside is renowned for its excellent walking and riding. TOWNS and CITIES Cirencester – 4 miles Cheltenham – 19 miles Oxford – 35 miles London – 94 miles TRAIN STATIONS Kemble 9 miles Swindon 14 miles AIRPORTS Bristol Airport 65 miles Birmingham Airport 76 miles London Heathrow 81 miles