Aston On Carrant, Gloucestershire

Welcome to Guys Manor Cottage, a wonderful Grade II listed Black and White four/five-bedroom detached family home which is believed to date back to as early as the mid 1500's. Located in this highly sought after village, the property enjoys a wealth of character throughout the home and furthermore benefits from an attached workshop and one-bedroom, self-contained annex. Add in that the property sits within a plot approaching two acres, this being a combination of formal gardens and paddocks and has a superb backdrop of Bredon Hill, you begin to understand why the home comes with such a high recommendation to view.
Internally the property enjoys a wealth of accommodation across the two floors in the main home with the property enjoying three formal reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, boot room and an office to the ground floor.
The three reception rooms are steeped in history and period features with all three rooms enjoying either open fireplaces or log burning stoves inset to the original chimney breast or inglenook fires whilst the home office is a lovely and bright space to work from.
Completing the ground floor is a modern fitted kitchen which offers an array of fitted units which sits alongside a host of integrated appliances, which includes a traditional oil-fired AGA. Off the kitchen is a separate utility room and a boot room, which is perfect for when coming in from the garden or walking the dog and needing to kick off wellies and coats.
Upstairs is accessed by two separate stairwells. The first stairwell is accessed off the second sitting room and provides access to two bedrooms and a modern, three-piece shower room. Of the bedrooms, there is one large double room and a further, good sized single bedroom.
The second stairwell is located off the inner hallway and leads to a lovely sized landing which in turn leads to two/three bedrooms and a modern four-piece bathroom which includes a double walk in shower and freestanding, roll top bath. Of the bedrooms, the first is lovely size double room and includes and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe whilst the second room comprises of two areas, the first being the formal bedroom and then off this is another room which is idea for either a dressing room, nursery or even as a fifth bedroom if needed.
Externally, the home offers a gravelled driveway which is located to the right-hand side of the property and continues to the rear of the home and allows for off road parking for multiple vehicles. To the rear of the property and directly behind the home is a paved terrace, perfect for outdoor dining or a morning's coffee. From here the gardens open and what a plot this home enjoys.
The garden is split into different areas which include an orchard and vegetable garden. Within this area are an array of fruit trees and raised beds. A further section of the garden is laid to lawn which within and centrally located is a sunken pond, this area is encased by yew hedging.
To the head of the plot is the paddock which is perfect for those looking to graze sheep, chickens or a child's pony. The paddock is fenced to three sides and from here one can enjoy the wonderful backdrop that is Bredon Hill.
Completing the property is the attached workshop which benefits from light and power and finally the one-bedroom, self-contained annex. Accessed via its own front door, steps lead up to the first-floor accommodation, which has recently been redecorated and new flooring fitted throughout. The accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, double bedroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and finally a three-piece shower room.
Location
The village of Aston on Carrant sits on the edge of the larger villages of Bredon, Kemerton, and Westmancote, with the main village, Bredon, benefiting from a wealth of local amenities, which include a village infant/primary school (OFSTED outstanding' rating), a pre-school, a shop and post office, a doctor's surgery, a village hall, a church, and two public houses.
For those interested in activity and other pursuits, there are several local clubs and societies as well as sports clubs offering bowls, football, rugby, cricket, and tennis; playing fields; shooting clubs; sailing; the river; and the local marina.