van der Breen Street, Bisley

2 Bedroom Bungalow for sale in Stroud

Description

The Churn, an individually-designed detached bungalow built by a local builder for his mother, is conveniently positioned in the heart of the sought-after Cotswold village of Bisley and occupies a prime position on a private road of only eight homes.   One of only a few bungalows in the village of Bisley and rarely on the market, The Churn is an ideal home for someone looking to live in a friendly and active community, or for a property with excellent rental potential, as it has been a successful holiday let.

The Churn was refurbished in late 2022 to include a new gas boiler and radiators, rewiring and quality carpets, is fully double-glazed and, with curtains, blinds and white goods included, is ‘ready to move into’. The accommodation, which originally was three bedrooms but now reconfigured to two, includes a spacious entrance hall, a separate fitted kitchen, plus an open-plan configuration of the dining room and living room.  The living room has triple aspects providing plenty of natural light. There are two bedrooms, a shower room and a further en-suite shower room. In addition, there is a triple-aspect conservatory. 

Outside, there is private driveway parking for two cars in front of a detached garage. The garage has power, an electric roller door and eaves storage. The property is has  wrap-around gardens which have been thoughtfully laid for easy, low maintenance with a rose garden, a gravelled garden by the conservatory and a walled courtyard, which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun.  

Situation

Bisley is a quintessential Cotswold village, with many stone houses of architectural and historic interest.  Situated within an elevated position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the village is surrounded by farmland and the rolling countryside of the high wolds.

Bisley has an excellent sense of community along with a range of amenities including a village shop and deli, post office, village hall, two churches, two good pubs, a popular primary school, sports field and many clubs and organisations.  There is a large allotment area, community orchard and a well-used community composting scheme.  On the outskirts of the village there is a Farm Shop, a petrol/repairs garage and the Green Shop.  There is a regular bus service.

The ancient Wysis Way runs through the village and, on Ascension Day, the school, church and village join together to celebrate the ‘Blessing of the Wells’ at the Grade 2 listed Bisley Wells.  There is an annual traditional Fete and Flower Show and thriving Cricket Club, Pantomime Society, Local History Society and Mummers group.  There is an excellent Benefice choir and an active bell tower with ringers of all ages.

The nearby market town of Stroud has a further range of facilities of supermarkets, boutique stores, restaurants, a hospital, museum, the award-winning weekly farmers’ market, and an excellent leisure centre with two swimming pools, squash and tennis courts.

Stroud railway station (4 miles away) has regular direct lines to London Paddington, Gloucester, Cheltenham and the South West via Swindon. The M5 is located within 10 miles providing an easy commute to many towns and cities and to Bristol and Birmingham airports. The M4 is 30 miles away. 

The property is well-located for sporting facilities, including an excellent golf course at Minchinhampton, water sports at Cotswold Water Park, racing at Cheltenham and Bath, and rugby at Gloucester. 

The surrounding countryside provides fantastic walking and riding along a network of bridleways and footpaths.

Visit the village website for more information: https://www.bisleyvillage.com

Additional Information

The property is Freehold with mains gas central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a small area of the garden falls within a conservation area. Ultrafast broadband is available and there is mobile phone coverage with some limitations. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker, please see the website for more information. Stroud District Council Tax Band D (previously banded, currently under business rates). 

Important Information

• This is a Freehold property.
• This Council Tax band for this property is: D

Property Ref: 2775_875137