ACCOMODATION

Accessed directly from the property’s allocated parking space, this charming cottage is entered via a pretty front garden with space for outdoor seating. A cloakroom/WC is immediately to the left as you enter. Inside, a practical hallway provides room for coats and shoes before leading into a bright, open-plan L-shaped living, kitchen, and dining area.

The well-appointed kitchen includes an oven, induction hob, dishwasher, and ample storage, with a window above the sink bringing in natural light. The living area offers comfortable seating for up to six and feels light and airy, with French doors opening onto a rear deck overlooking Mill Lake. Access to the garden, which sits adjacent to the property on the bank of Mill Lake, is via a short walk through the Mill Lane gate. The dining area completes the ground floor, full of character and centred around a beautiful, traditional inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove.

This beautifully charming cottage is offer as turn-key, with all items of furniture offered to ensure a seamless handover and immediate income for the new owners. 

Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom is finished to a high standard and enjoys elevated views over Mill Lake. A further double bedroom also benefits from lake views, while the single/bunk room overlooks the front of the property. The recently renovated family bathroom is in excellent condition, featuring a bath with shower over, WC, wash basin, and heated towel rail. Both double bedrooms have high quality 'Emma Mattresses'.

OUTSIDE The property features a front garden and rear decking overlooking the infant River Thames, along with the rare addition of a large private garden on the banks of Mill Lake - The garden is accessed via the owners-only Mill Lane gate, which crosses over the infant River Thames (not directly accessible from the property)- this “secret garden” offers a generous, secluded space - perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or fishing by the water.

The garden with this property is an excellent size and, thanks to the current owners, now benefits from a mature hedge that provides a high level of privacy. The full extent of the plot can be seen on the site plan included as the final image in the advert. As noted, the land extends down to the bank of Mill Lake, creating a truly unique and exceptionally rare outdoor space - something very few other owners have the privilege of enjoying. The current owners make full use of this setting, regularly enjoying fishing, barbecues, relaxing, and watching the surrounding wildlife from this remarkable space.

This property is already a successful holiday let with gross income average at ~£40,000 annually.

LOWER MILL ESTATE: The property is situated within a unique development which has been created on a private 550 acre estate. The concept of The Lower Mill Estate is to provide complete peace and security within a fully managed estate. It is a natural environment with opportunities to spend time bird watching, fishing or spotting the odd beaver. The properties are classified as holiday homes and they cannot be occupied between 5th January and 6th February or used as Primary residences. (subject to a fee and Deed of Variation, occupancy of these properties could be increased to 12 months)

ANNUAL RUNNING COSTS: Remainder of 999 year lease (built 1998), ground rent approx. £3,414.14 per annum, linked to RPI, Service Charge, reviewed annually,  not for profit, approx. £4,602.14 Council tax band - £2,100 (If letting out, you should qualify for 100% business rate relief, which zero's council tax. Errors and Omissions Excepted (E&OE).

LEISURE FACILITIES:  The property benefits access to an outdoor heated pool, tennis courts, kids play areas, as well as the rest of this incredible 550-acre estate with a network of nature trails, along with numerous freshwater lakes ideal for fishing, wild swimming, wildlife watching, and non-motorised water sports. Lower Mill Estate is a well-established and highly regarded destination for holidaymakers, known for its outstanding natural setting and exceptional on-site amenities

Lower Mill Estate is just 15 minutes away from the Capital of the Cotswold's, Cirencester and has easy access to the beautiful towns and villages that comprise the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the Cotswold's.

 TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS

Nearest train stations: Kemble (1hr10 to London), & Swindon 

(1hr to London). Nearest motorway: 20 mins from Junction 15 of M4.