One-bedroom cottage

A charming Freehold Cotswold stone cottage with lovely views at the rear across the valley towards Gatcombe, and community allotments at the front. Set in the historic market town of Minchinhampton, just a few minutes away from all amenities and the beautiful National Trust Common, with its free roaming cattle and grassy walking paths. The accommodation (588 Sq Ft) is arranged over two floors, comprising a reception room, a separate kitchen with an adjacent conservatory/utility room, and an outside store. Upstairs, there is a double bedroom, a bathroom, and a windowed walk-in closet. At the rear is a South West facing enclosed courtyard garden. The neighbouring towns of Nailsworth and Stroud are within easy reach, with further transport links to Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester, and rail links (90 minutes to Paddington) from Stroud (6 miles) and Kemble (10 miles). Sold with vacant possession. Tenure - Freehold. Council Tax - B. EPC - D. There is scope for some cosmetic updating in the kitchen and bathroom, but the property offers excellent value as both a home or investment in this sought-after central location. Minchinhampton is conveniently located within commuting distance of all the major centres of employment in the region including Bristol, Swindon, Cheltenham and Gloucester. It is situated in the hills west of Cirencester and east of Stroud - an area of outstanding natural beauty. The town itself has a long heritage and still maintains a weekly market. There is a good range of shops including a general store, butcher, chemist and post office. It also has a gastro pub, two cafes, a fish and chip shop, as well as doctor and dental surgeries. It is on the bus route to Stroud, the administrative centre for the district, with a Waitrose and other national supermarkets plus its award-winning Farmers Market. Trains from Stroud mainline station are scheduled from 90 minutes into London Paddington. There are lovely walks in the vicinity on a network of public footpaths, one of which starts by 32a and leads down into the Gatcombe Valley, while the town also has rugby, football, cricket and tennis clubs plus three challenging golf courses. Completion is set for 8 weeks or earlier subject to mutual consent.