- Exceptional Cotswold stone cottage
- Stunning principal suite
- Characterful sitting room
- Stylish shaker-style kitchen and dining area
- Productive and private enclosed garden
- Off-street parking
Approached via off-street parking, the Cotswold stone facade immediately signals something out of the ordinary. Wisteria cascades across the frontage, softening the honey-coloured stonework and evoking a timeless rural elegance - this is considered to be one of the oldest properties in Freeland. One steps immediately into the warmth of a solid stone built home. The entrance hallway is finished with original stone flagging underfoot and half-panelled walls painted in a fresh, contemporary tone — a considered nod to the cottage's heritage without resorting to pastiche. A stable-style door with a glazed upper panel floods the space with natural light, while bespoke built-in storage and a traditional iron hook rail speak to a home lived in with both style and practicality. Access to the cellar utility is traditionally integrated, maintaining the hallway's clean, welcoming aesthetic. The sitting room is of exceptional atmosphere. Original exposed Cotswold stone walls frame a magnificent inglenook fireplace housing a handsome wood-burning stove — the undisputed centrepiece of the room. Ancient oak beams cross the ceiling overhead, lending a sense of architectural gravitas that no new-build could replicate. This is a room in which dark winter evenings are a pleasure rather than an inconvenience. A window with shuttered blinds and a deep recess overlooks the garden, and the space is generously proportioned for a cottage of this character, easily accommodating the appropriate furniture. A beautifully appointed kitchen runs the full depth of the rear of the ground floor, including a dining area. The kitchen itself is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke shaker-style cabinetry in a clean crisp white, complemented by luxurious marble-effect worktops and classic white metro tiling with contrasting grout. Integrated appliances include a gas hob beneath a stainless steel extractor, an eye-level oven, and ample preparation space. The dining area is a bright, calm space with a window overlooking the garden, a built-in window seat, and walls finished in a soft panelled style. Accessed from the entrance hallway, the cellar provides a substantial and genuinely useful additional space — currently employed as a utility and storage area, housing a washing machine, freezer and the practical requirements of family life entirely out of sight of the main living areas. The first floor accommodates two comfortable bedrooms, both with their own personality and warmth. The first is a generous double, decorated with an easy confidence — warm blush walls and a full run of original pine tongue-and-groove wardrobe doors that speak directly to the cottage's vernacular character. The second first-floor bedroom is presented as a more contemporary double, with grey fitted wardrobes and charming exposed stone detail. Both rooms share the family shower room — a sleek, fully tiled space in warm grey stone tones, with an oak vanity unit, vessel basin, and generous walk-in shower enclosure. The finish throughout is clean and contemporary without sacrificing warmth. The principal bedroom suite occupies the entire second floor of the main cottage. Accessed via a characterful original oak staircase, the room opens to reveal a vaulted space with ancient A-frame timbers arching overhead, exposed Cotswold stone walls bathed in warm accent lighting, and solid oak floorboards underfoot. A window to the front aspect brings the village roofscape and tree canopy into view, whilst the room comfortably accommodates a king-size bed with space to spare. The ensuite bathroom is a masterpiece of sympathetic design. Initially you might be forgiven for thinking the door is your wardrobe! It mirrors the drama of the bedroom above — the same vaulted geometry, the same ancient beams, and the same exposed stone walls — but layered with the finest bathroom fittings. A freestanding roll-top bath with polished chrome fittings takes pride of place, accompanied by a vanity unit, WC, and oak-planked flooring. The Garden, enclosed by mature hedgerow and a traditional stone boundary wall is thoughtfully arranged. Raised vegetable and herb beds, bordered by pale Cotswold gravel paths, provide year-round growing interest. A vine-draped outbuilding — separately measured at just under 8 square metres — creates a perfect workshop. Established ornamental planting, specimen trees, and a relaxed patio area complete the picture. Tax Band D, estimated annual liability £2567.
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