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"A picture perfect Cotswold cottage in a prime village.

Description

Box Cottage is a charming period property nestled on the edge of Maugersbury, offering delightful views of the village. With its timeless appeal and exceptional kerb side presence, this home is sure to captivate from the moment you arrive.

As you step inside, you re welcomed by a generous entrance hall snug featuring a stone fireplace, providing a warm and inviting space with ample room for chairs and side tables. The sitting room is generously proportioned, boasting an open fireplace that creates a cosy atmosphere.

The open plan kitchen dining room is flooded with natural light, thanks to a large lantern skylight and multiple windows. The west facing orientation ensures abundant light throughout the day, with beautiful views across the garden. Double doors open directly to the outdoor space, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. This area is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, offering a perfect balance of style and functionality. Completing the ground floor is a garden room with direct access onto the garden which could be used as an office or boot room.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a tranquil retreat, featuring a spacious en suite bathroom and a dressing area with fitted wardrobes. Two additional well sized bedrooms are served by a thoughtfully designed family bathroom. A stone built outhouse just off from the kitchen terrace houses the washing machine, tumble dryer and external w c.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped, with meticulously manicured box hedges and specimen trees, creating a picturesque first impression and excellent space to enjoy. There is a delightful garden shed and green house situated in the far corner of the garden. A gravel parking area offers convenient off road parking.

Box Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented property in the heart of a desirable village. Whether you re seeking a full time home or a weekend retreat, this property offers the best of both worlds. Its proximity to Stow on the Wold means you re just a short distance from all the amenities and attractions of this charming market town, while still enjoying the tranquillity of Maugersbury.

Location

Maugersbury is a sought after village located a mile from Stow on the Wold. The village is built predominantly of Cotswold stone properties, many of which enjoy wonderful views to the south. Stow on the Wold and Moreton in Marsh provide everyday services including shopping, recreation and schooling.

Oxford and Cheltenham are also within easy reach offering a wider range of educational, cultural and leisure amenities. Schooling in the area is outstanding with a range of state and private schools including The Cotswold School, Kitebrook, Tudor Hall, Cheltenham Boys and Ladies , the Oxford schools including The Dragon, Summerfields and St Edwards and Radley College. There is a wonderful network of bridleways and footpaths in the area and historic houses to visit.

Sport facilities include racing at Cheltenham, rugby at Stow on the Wold and golf at Naunton Downs. Communications are good with road connections to the M40 to the east and M5 to the west. Trains to London run from Moreton in Marsh and Kingham. Kingham railway station provides a direct rail link to Worcester and the North, Oxford and London Paddington to the south.

The Cotswolds year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival, the Big Feastival and Longborough Opera Festival, as well as a jam packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions. The renowned Daylesford organic farm shop, spa and restaurant is just 3 miles away and Soho Farmhouse is a 17 mile drive.

Square Footage 1,725 sq ft



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Additional Info

Local Authority Cotswold District Council. Telephone . Council Tax Band E

EPC rating E.

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage emptied yearly. Electric heating. Broadband, currently connected to BT Telephone.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale, or not.

Date of Information Particulars prepared September 2024. Photographs taken March 2025.

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