£595,000 /Sale price

A uniquely characterful Grade II listed former alms house in a highly popular village, with character features and an enclosed garden. DescriptionEdwards College was built in 1837 as a row of 12 alms houses, originally founded by Anne Edwards for widows of the clergy. Now Grade II listed and notable for their Tudor Gothic style, each of the houses is now privately owned and modernised for the 21st century, while retaining a great deal of their original character. Number 4 is situated within the terrace and is attractively appointed, with character features including picture rails, a open fireplaces, stone mullioned windows and wooden doors. The kitchen to the rear has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, as does the top-floor bedroom, while a number of stone details remain. The windows have been upgraded with bespoke secondary glazing and frame beautiful views over the surrounding meadows to the south.The interior is deceptively spacious and comprises two good-size reception rooms, a cloakroom, an open plan kitchen/dining room and a utility cupboard to the rear. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor alongside a bathroom, and the principal bedroom is on the second floor with an en suite bathroom.OutsideEdwards College benefits from private allocated parking for each property. To the rear, an enclosed courtyard-style garden provides a low-maintenance outdoor space for enjoying warmer days; it is laid to paving with mature shrub borders. To the front there is a covered loggia with further space for seating, overlooking the meadows to the south.LocationSouth Cerney is a delightful Cotswolds village situated five miles south of Cirencester, with pubs, a Co-op convenience store, village hall, dental clinic and a primary school. Cirencester and Swindon, the two major towns in the area, are both within easy driving distance and provide comprehensive but differing shopping, commercial and recreational amenities including superstores. The village is also situated in the Cotswold Lakes providing a number of leisure opportunities. Communications are first class with a direct service from Kemble (about four miles) to London Paddington taking approximately 80 minutes. Both the M4 and M5 are easily accessible via the A417/419 dual carriageways.The local area has a wide selection of highly regarded schools in both the public and private sectors and the property is within the catchment for both Kingshill and Deer Park Schools in Cirencester. Private schools include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Prior Park in Cricklade as well as the schools and colleges in Cheltenham.Square Footage: 1,688 sq ft DirectionsW3W///splints.spenders.surgicalFrom Cirencester, proceed south out of town via the Kingsmeadow roundabout and take the A419 heading south. At the roundabout, take the third exit back onto the A419 and then take the first turning towards Preston Mill. Follow the road for nearly two miles and enter South Cerney via Silver Street. The entrance to Edwards College will be seen on the left-hand side just before the bend. Additional InfoMains water, electricity, gas and drainage.