2 Roel Cottages Roel | Guiting Power | GL54 5UY

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2 Roel Cottages When we saw ‘Roel’ in May 2013 it was a very small cottage with no access except a tiny footpath. Sad to say it had been empty for several years until we came along. Having put in a driveway, extension and a complete renovation of the old house it now has a total of three bedrooms which all have bathroom or en suite showers and an amazing kitchen.

Roel sits in a very special position with spectacular views overlooking a protected medieval site now used for grazing sheep and horses.The conservatory is definitely our favourite room as it is open to the hills and a beautiful space. It is also great for entertaining purposes and having dinner parties with family and friends, especially in the evening when the garden lights come on - quite magical.

We are really going to miss the peace and tranquillity of this place when we leave but also the ease of popping down into Cheltenham for provisions or walking to favourite pub/restaurants where if you are lucky can see locals tethering their horses in the car park before sitting being friendly.

Roel will be perfect for anyone looking to relocate, or to use as a weekend escape.

We will be sad to leave.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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2 Roel Cottages is a charming, period, Cotswold stone cottage located in the delightful hamlet of Roel, located a mile and a half away from the pretty village of Guiting Power and its well renowned public house, The Hollow Bottom, a beautiful 12th Century church, a shop and a post office. Records indicate that there has been settlement on this site since at least 780 and it is also referred to in the Doomsday Book. There is also some archaeological evidence to suggest that occupation goes right back to the Bronze Age, as there are several Bronze Age Barrows in the area including one which has been reconstructed in the middle of the old part of the village.

Enjoying fantastic views over the neighbouring countryside and situated in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 2 Roel Cottages is a beautiful Victorian property that has undergone extensive renovation and extension, to provide a stunning home in a secluded position. The cottage is approached through secure wooden double gates, between a Cotswold stone wall, with a private gravelled driveway with parking for a number of vehicles and a double garage with ample storage above. The property itself offers a beautifully finished, modern and fully integrated

kitchen breakfast room with a range of base and wall units and a stunning granite worktop. The kitchen breakfast room further benefits from a dual aspect to the front and the rear, allowing an abundance of natural light as well as views over the front and rear gardens. Off the kitchen lies the sitting room with lovely feature Cotswold stone fireplace. Leading through double doors can be found the conservatory, with further double doors onto the patio area, making it an ideal entertaining space.

Upstairs the property boasts a stunning master bedroom, immaculately decorated, with plenty of built in storage as well as offering stunning views over the adjoining countryside and an ensuite modern bath and shower room. The cottage also benefits from two additional double bedrooms, both with ample storage and both offering immaculate en suite shower rooms.

Outside, the garden, which is laid mainly to lawn, wraps around the cottage and offers separate levelled areas for dining and entertaining, all of which have extensive lighting making the garden perfectly functional until late into the evening.

The garden extends to approximately half an acre and is bordered by railway sleepers and a beautiful Cotswold stone wall, with hedgerows and trees to the rear. The garden is mature and pretty with borders of colourful flowers and plants.

Enjoying a tranquil, rural existence, nonetheless Roel is situated within half an hour of the cosmopolitan centre of Cheltenham Spa and is well placed for day-to-day needs. Stow on the Wold is only 9 miles away, where one can find a host of provisions including boutique shops, farmers’ markets, restaurants and coffee houses. Bourton on the Water is also only 7 miles away, a popular tourist destination with many amenities and attractions that are particularly suited to family life, including the Cotswold secondary school. This part of the world is particularly suited to commuting, served by a number of major interconnecting road and rail routes, including the A40, the M40 and the M5 and the main line train stations of Moreton in Marsh / Kingham connecting to central London within two hours making it a favoured second home destination for many years.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 27.08.2015

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DirectionsFrom the office of Harrison James and Hardie in Bourton on the Water turn left onto the High Street and proceed into Lansdown, at the junction turn right onto the A429, and take the first left signposted Naunton. Follow the road until coming to a crossroads, turn left, and continue until you reach another crossroads at the brow of the hill. Turn right, signposted to Guiting Power and continue straight. Turn left at the island signposted to Guiting Power (The Hollow Bottom Public House). Follow this road through the village, passing the centre and leaving the village with The Hollow Bottom on the right hand side. Follow the road until you reach a crossroads, take the left turning signposted to Roel Gate and the property can be found a short way up the hill on the left hand side, identified by our For Sale board.

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Fine & Country Bourton-on-the-Water High Street, Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AN

Tel 01451 824 977

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