The Chipping, Tetbury
£475,000 Sold STC- Quintessential Grade II listed period cottage
- Picturesque position on the highly desirable Chipping Steps
- Elegant and classical accommodation
- 2 double bedrooms
- Living room with inglenook fireplace
- Fitted kitchen
- Low maintenance garden
- Town centre location
- No onward chain
Description
23 The Chippings is a very pretty period cottage positioned along the highly desirable Chipping Steps, just a stone throw from the centre of the Cotswold market town of Tetbury. Dating back to the early 18th Century and Grade II listed, the cottage offers elegant accommodation which has been sympathetically and thoughtfully presented in keeping with the cottage's history. The cottage lends itself as an ideal second home as well as a primary residence, with beautiful character features displayed throughout coupled with the prime town centre location. The accommodation extends to around 881 sq.ft spanning over three floors.
The ground floor opens to a front reception room with an exposed stone inglenook fireplace, wood-burning stove and charming window seat. At the rear, the traditional kitchen has double doors connecting to the garden. A winder staircase leads up to the first floor which comprises a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and the bathroom. A further double bedroom occupies the entire top floor which is a magnificent room overlooking the towns rooftops and is also with fitted wardrobes.
Externally, there is a small front garden area behind Cotswold stone walls. The rear garden is laid for easy maintenance with a raised stone terrace framed by shrubs. There is a timber shed for storage. Free unrestricted on-street parking is available at the foot of the Chipping Steps, whilst The Chippings public car park is just a moments walk away. In addition, the town offers permit parking options within easy reach.
Situation
The picturesque and quintessential Chipping Steps are a historic street within Tetbury, notably the most photographed street within the town. Tetbury is a thriving historic Cotswold market town with much of it dating back to the 17th and 18th Centuries. The town has a broad range of shops and amenities for everyday needs as well as a number of quality antique shops, excellent hotels, restaurants and cafes within the town centre. Further everyday needs include a large supermarket, hospital, surgeries and post office whilst there are also excellent schools catering for all ages. Voted by Country Life magazine recently as the third most desirable town in the country, Tetbury is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by delightful Cotswold Countryside where there are ample opportunities for walking. Conveniently located less than half an hour from both the M4 and M5 motorway, Tetbury is within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol and Swindon. Close by is the beautiful Forest Commission run Westonbirt Arboretum and King Charles Highgrove Estate. There is good access to nearby Kemble Railway Station which provides regular fast services to London and other regional centres.
Additional Information
The property is Freehold with gas-fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a conservation area. Superfast broadband is available and there is good mobile phone coverage with some limitations. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker, please see the website for more information. Cotswold District Council Tax Band D.
This pretty Grade II listed period cottage is located on the highly desirable and picturesque Chipping Steps in the heart of this Cotswold market town. No chain
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