3 bedroom terraced house for sale

A unique opportunity to acquire a modern mews style high specification home located within the attractive Abbey Grounds in the very heart of Cirencester within level walking distance of all of the amenities and facilities which the town has to offer. The property is presented in superb condition throughout and has benefited from a high degree of refurbishment in recent years highlights include a downstairs cloakroom, sizable home office space and useful Conservatory opening onto the sunny southerly facing private rear garden. Externally there are low maintenance gardens to front and rear with the rear garden providing a safe and secure environment for small animals or young children. Properties within the Abbey Grounds in the very heart of Cirencester town are always sought after we recommend early viewing through the vendors sole agent Cain & Fuller in Cirencester.

Cirencester - Cirencester is an historic Roman town which became an important centre for the wool trade in medieval times. Today it is a thriving market town. The property occupies a desirable situation. Shopping in Cirencester is highly regarded, off the main streets there are many interesting back lanes with specialist shops, particularly Black Jack Street. On the outskirts of the town are two supermarkets (Waitrose and Tesco) as well as a Hospital. A new Leisure Centre was opened in 2006 and one of the oldest open-air pools in the country is a short walk. A gate to the 2500 acre Cirencester Park, belonging to the Bathurst family and open during the day, is also a short walk off Cecily Hill. Many concerts are given in the Church and there are talented local choirs and amateur dramatic groups. Within about half an hour's drive are the towns of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Swindon. Bath, Oxford and Stratford are about an hour by car, with superb cultural and recreational facilities. Private and State schools in the area are excellent.

The Abbey Grounds - The grounds contain the site of St Mary's Abbey which was consecrated in 1176 in the presence of Henry II, remaining until the Dissolution in 1539 when the Abbey was completely demolished. The only remaining building is the Norman Arch situated at the north-eastern corner of the grounds.

Originally, apart from the abbey buildings of church, cloisters and various residences for the Abbot, canons and lay brothers there were 2 sets of farm buildings in the bounds now marked by the far side of the lake (the former trout lake for the abbey), Dollar Street and Spitalgate Lane. The rest of the grounds were used as gardens and to grow food for the abbey. Until 1963 some of the old farm and abbey buildings were still present, but these were removed to make way for the housing seen today.

The open grounds, lake, wildfowl, trees and greenery form an impressive pastoral centrepiece, inviting restful contemplation of the general town scene. A portion of ancient Roman Wall is also situated in the grounds.

The bandstand in the grounds was completed in 1999 as a millennium project and band performances take place throughout the summer.

Description - The accommodation is presented in superb condition and benefits from a selection of light living areas to include a comprehensively fitted modern kitchen with selection of appliances, useful downstairs cloakroom and utilities area, main lounge/diner with full length windows onto the front aspect. To the rear of the house there is a Conservatory with direct access to the southerly facing rear garden and a study home office ideal for the person working from home. To the first floor there are three well proportioned bedrooms and a modern contemporary family shower room as well as a range of built-in storage. The house is warmed by a gas fired heating system which is complemented by Upvc double glazed windows and doors.

Outside - To the front of the property there is a low maintenance garden with pathway to entrance door.

The rear garden is highly secluded and takes full benefit from a southerly facing sunny aspect there is an established seating area with established flowerbeds to side. The garden is totally secure providing an ideal environment for small animal's or young children. Gated access to the rear gives access to the parking area to the rear of the house and directly into the Abbey Grounds.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Band C

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