Summary - THATCH COTTAGE, SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR, ILMINGTON CV36 4LG
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Charming village home with landscaped garden and summerhouse.
Grade II listed thatched stone cottage overlooking village green
Thatch Cottage is a Grade II listed stone thatched home overlooking Ilmington’s village green, offering a rare slice of Cotswold character with practical living spaces. The house combines original features—exposed beams, inglenook fireplace, original bread oven—with modern comforts such as a fitted kitchen, utility room and a wood-burning stove. The well-planted, landscaped garden and summerhouse create private outdoor living and capture quintessential village views.
The property will suit buyers seeking a historic family home in a prosperous rural village, with good local amenities including a primary school, village shop/café and two pubs. Accommodation includes a welcoming hall, sitting/dining room with large inglenook, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakrooms, plus three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Off-street gravel parking for two cars is provided to the side under a peppercorn rent agreement with the parish council.
Buyers should note material constraints: as a Grade II listed property in a conservation area, any alterations will be restricted and may require listed-building consent; this can add cost and delay. The thatch roof and traditional fabric require ongoing specialist maintenance and associated expense. Heating is via oil-fired central heating. Council Tax is in Band F and is expensive. These are important ownership considerations alongside the home’s character and location.
Overall, Thatch Cottage is a lovingly restored village cottage that offers immediate comfort and strong period appeal, but it comes with the responsibilities of listed ownership, regular thatch upkeep and higher running costs. It represents good potential for owners who value provenance, village life and outdoor space, and who are prepared for listed-property stewardship.
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