An exciting opportunity to build a six bedroom house on established grounds of about 2.5 acres just north of Cirencester.
VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLYIn its current form, Toft Cottage is a detached four bedroom renderedhouse that needs updating, with an integral self-contained 1/2 bedroomannexe and an assortment of old garages and sheds. Planning permission(Application Ref: 21/03226/FUL) was granted on the 16th of August 2022for the erection of a replacement two-storey, six bedroom dwelling with agarage and office. The proposed replacement dwelling has acontemporary, innovative design with large amounts of glazing, includingfloor-to-ceiling windows. The external facing and roofing are proposed tobe finished with zinc metal sheeting, with the gable end, entrance wall andunderside of the projecting gable frames finished with horizontal cedarcladding. The new house, which would extend to just under 3,800 sq ft, willhave an L-shaped configuration, with largely the same location andorientation as existing but with a projecting wing. The wing provides anopen-fronted double garage and stores on the ground floor, with a 32ftlong studio/office above. The studio, which also has an adjoining showerroom, can be accessed through the house or via an external flight of steps. GARDEN and GROUNDS A tarmac drive sweeps down off the A435 to the existing house and isintended to serve the new home. The established grounds surround theproperty and are interspersed by a variety of mature trees, includingbeech, Corsican pine, lime and a small productive Orchard. The ownershave had the boundary hedge laid to enjoy the surrounding countrysideviews and also established a wildflower meadow which includes wildorchids and an abundance of yellow rattle. The site follows the gentlecontours of the Churn Valley and is well-screened from the road by anestablished tree line. In all, there are just under 2.5 acres.VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Perrott's Brook is a small hamlet in the Churn Valley, just under 3 milesnorth of Cirencester, in the Cotswold area of outstanding natural beauty.In the neighbouring village of North Cerney, there is an excellent pub, achurch and a primary school. There are also pubs in nearby Stratton anda convenience store/post office. The attractive market town ofCirencester is a short drive away. It provides a wide range of amenities,from independent shops to supermarkets and excellent educational andrecreational facilities. To the north is the Regency town of Cheltenham.