A beautiful semi-detached village house which has been lovingly renovated to offer bright and light living spaces throughout with contemporary design and an abundance of charm and character.<br /><br /><b>Overview</b> - Location: Ampney Crucis<br /><br />Living spaces: 3<br /><br />Bedrooms: 3<br /><br />Bathrooms: 2<br /><br /><b>Location</b> - Ampney Crucis is a popular village with a thriving community and home to a well-regarded primary school, a village hall and a beautiful medieval church.<br />The Crown of Crucis hotel and restaurant sits at the entrance to the village, a short stroll down the road, and is perfect for relaxing and unwinding over Sunday lunch after a long country walk or for a drink with friends.<br /><br />Known as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester, only few miles away, is a hub of vibrant cultural life, with its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, a handy Waitrose, cafes and twice weekly markets.<br /><br />The nearby market town of Fairford is a vibrant community with a few handy shops, a post office, doctor and dentist surgeries and a choice of good pubs and restaurants. <br />Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Cirencester, Minchinhampton and Naunton; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing, cycling and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.<br /><br />The area offers an excellent choice of state, grammar and private schools including the village’s own Ampney Crucis C of E Primary School, Meysey Hampton Primary School, Powells, Cheltenham Colleges, Pate's Grammar, Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College and Beaudesert Park to name but a few.<br /><br />Communications in the area are very good with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well-connected direct train services. <br /> <br />Cirencester 3 miles - Fairford 6 miles - Kemble 8 miles (London Paddington 75 mins) - M4 (Junction 15) 17 miles - Cheltenham 18 miles<br /><br /><b>Description</b> - 41 Ampney Crucis is a beautiful semi-detached Grade II Listed village house which has been lovingly renovated to offer bright and light living spaces throughout with contemporary design and an abundance of charm and character. <br /><br />The kitchen/ dining room is clearly the heart of the house and wonderful room in which to entertain family and friends. Bright and light, it is superbly equipped to provide ample worktop and storage space. French doors allow for indoor/ outdoor living and lead to the delightful south facing garden.<br /><br />The sitting room is a welcoming room with an open fireplace which adds extra warmth in the colder months and makes this a perfect room in which to unwind and relax after a long country walk.<br />The adjacent snug is currently used as a playroom but could equally make a fantastic home office or library room.<br /><br />The ground floor also has a handy cloakroom and utility area.<br /><br />The first floor comprises the master bedroom suite with dressing area with bespoke carpentry and an en suite bathroom with separate shower. Across the landing is a further bedroom with views to the front and rear of the house.<br />The second floor has a bedroom and shower room. <br />All the rooms have been carefully laid out to provide ample discreet storage and comfortable spaces.<br /><br />The annexe has been partially converted with scope to provide ancillary accommodation. This is a wonderful space which could be ideal for hosting family and friends for weekend stays in The Cotswolds. <br /><br />Outside, the south facing garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with pretty herbaceous borders, mature trees and beautiful seating areas. The terrace is a lovely spot for al fresco dining and entertaining in the summer.<br /><br />The gated driveway provides ample private parking.<br /><br />Vendors' thoughts: "Set back from the village road we, as a family, have been privileged to enjoy the cottage’s peace and privacy, whilst being in the heart of the village. We have loved being able to allow our children to roam free in the enclosed garden. We love the village and nearby Cirencester, both for the people and everything they offer. This is a very special spot that we have been lucky enough to call home. "<br /><br />In a nutshell: A stunning quintessential Cotswold stone cottage with a delightful garden and scope for further accommodation.<br /><br />Council Tax Band D.<br /><br />Tenure: Freehold. Grade II Listed.<br /><br />Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating<br /><br />