Cottage to rent in Cirencester GL7, 3 Bedroom

A deceptively spacious and very well presented Grade II Listed Cotswold stone cottage tucked away in a secluded part of this most attractive of english villages and ideal as either a full-time family home or perhaps just a weekend bolthole?

Available for a long let if desired Forge cottage offers a unique blend of modern convenience with character features thought to date as far back as the 17th century origin of the cottage.

Oil fired central heating, onsite Gigaclear ultrafast broadband and inclusive lawn maintenance are further benefits of this superb opportunity.

Of particular note with the unfurnished accommodation are the exposed timber beams and oak floors throughout the fitted kitchen /breakfast room - with its integrated appliances, In addition there is a separate family dining room - also with wood flooring and a spacious, dual aspect sitting room complete with further wood flooring as well as a beamed ceiling and an open fireplace.

Set over multiple levels, on the first floor there is a good-sized master bedroom with the benefit of an ensuite shower room, alongside an adjoining open plan sitting room with potential as a home office, study, dressing room or an occasional bedroom.

Half stairs lead to a further bedroom and shower room whilst on the upper floor there is a third, attic bedroom and a family bathroom with a fitted bath suite in white.

Outside the cottage benefits from a pretty cottage garden with lawns - maintenance included within the rent, and a secluded walled courtyard.

Close to home:
The village was 'discovered' by William Morris who described it 'the most beautiful village in England'. Japanese tourists in particular now flock to the village, and this is largely attributed to Emperor Hirohito having stayed in the village on his European tour when he was a Prince during the first half of the 20th Century. He subsequently became a fervent advocate of the area.

The village itself offers a post office, village store, a hotel and pub and the nearby towns of Burford and Northleach provide shopping facilities for day-to-day needs. The nearest larger centre is the market town of Cirencester (about 7 miles) and which provides more extensive facilities including a Waitrose and Tesco as well as an excellent range of independent traders and bistros.

The larger centres of Cheltenham and Oxford are also within easy reach with the A40 being about 9 miles to the East whilst Swindon (c. 15 miles) provides access to both the M4 at Junction15 and mainline rail services to London-Paddington in about 55 minutes.

In addition to the beauty of the village itself Bibury is also surrounded by some of the most attractive Cotswold countryside. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the surrounding area offers an abundance of walks allowing the charm and tranquillity of the Cotswold countryside to be enjoyed.

Bibury is also ideally placed for sporting facilities with particularly good hunting available via the vwh and the adjoining Cotswold, Heythrop and Duke of Beaufort hounds.

There are also numerous golf courses at nearby Cirencester, Burford, Naunton Downs and Cheltenham, together with polo at Cirencester Park and National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, Warwick, Bath and Stratford.

An excellent selection of private and public schooling is available in the locality including nearby Hatherop Castle, or further afield, Cothill House, Beaudesert Park, Radley College, Westonbirt and the Cheltenham Colleges.

Viewings:
For further information and to arrange to view please call Elizabeth or Shelbie at Moore Allen & Innocent, Cirencester office on or by email at:

Viewings are welcomed by appointment 6 days a week although please be aware that viewings may require at least 24 hours' notice to arrange access.

Agent notes:
These particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances, fittings, etc, been tested. If room sizes are included, they are for guidance and illustration purposes only. They may not be to scale and should not be relied upon for furnishing or other purposes. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to proceed please contact us before viewing the property.