Butt Street, Minchinhampton, Stroud

Property Details: - Type: Retirement property - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Murrays - Minchinhampton Phone: 01453 571882

A SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT COTSWOLD STONE COTTAGE SET WITHIN THE IMPRESSIVE GROUNDS OF STUART HOUSE WITH EXTENSIVE COMMUNAL GROUNDS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED CLOSE TO THE CENTRE OF THE HISTORIC MARKET TOWN OF MINCHINHAMPTON<br/><br/>Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Shower Room, Entrance Hall, Two Double Bedrooms, Jack And Jill Bathroom,<br/>Enclosed Rear Courtyard, Car Port, Extensive Communal Grounds.<br/><br/><b>Description</b> - Stuart Court is a much admired and exclusive retirement development in the grounds of Minchinhampton's former rectory, close to the town's centre and High Street. No. 7 is a particularly well located cottage offering views of the beautifully maintained grounds from both aspects of the property and Minchinhampton Cricket Club beyond. This delightful 2 bedroom house is light and well presented throughout with a practical layout including a sitting room, dining room, separate kitchen, shower room and entrance hall on the ground floor and two double bedrooms and a Jack & Jill bathroom on the first floor. From the landing, there is access to a sizeable attic, a useful storage area, with an easy to use pull down ladder system.<br/>Outside there is a private and pretty rear courtyard overlooking the communal grounds as well as a carport with power and storage which is only a short distance from the property.<br/><br/><b>Location</b> - The Stuart Court development is strategically situated within a 5 minute walk to the centre of this historic market town and approximately 15 minutes west of Cirencester and 35 minutes south of Cheltenham. Minchinhampton is an especially popular place to live, being adjacent to some 650 acres of National Trust common land, free for anyone to enjoy. The town has good facilities which include a doctors surgery, general store, post office, Boots chemist, 2 cafes, an excellent butcher and a gastro pub (The Crown). There is an active church, community library and many different clubs and societies. The town has three challenging golf courses and many lovely walks in the vicinity. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community. Nearby Stroud provides a further extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities.<br/>Minchinhampton is approximately 15 minutes from Cirencester, 35 minutes from Cheltenham, 45 minutes from Bristol, Bath & Swindon and about 2 hours from London by road. Trains from Stroud Station are scheduled from 90 minutes into London Paddington.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b> - From our Minchinhampton Office proceed up the Market Place into Butt Street and the turning to Stuart Court is about half way up on the right. On entering the development, Stuart House is almost dead ahead and No. 7 is to the right of the main building with signs stating how to locate it.<br/><br/><b>General Information</b> - The Property is being sold chain free. Leasehold with 150 years starting 24th June 2006. One resident must be over 55 years of age. <br/><br/>The Managing Agents - Cognatum. Service charge of £1,489 per quarter/ £5956 per annum (2023/24). This in principal covers: Lighting, water charges, the Alarm system, Building Insurance, general maintenance including window and gutter cleaning, upkeep of the ground and a scheme minibus for shopping trips. There is also a Resident Estate Manager - Cognatum 24/7.<br/><br/>