Gloucestershire

Michaelmas Cottage, Ampney St. Peter

Guide price - £1,800,000

Area (approx)
2,244 sq ft / 208.5 Sq M

4-5 Ampney St. Peter
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5SH

A superb, beautifully renovated home on the edge of a sought-after Cotswold village, moments from Cirencester.

Layout

4 Bedrooms
3 Bath/Shower Rooms
3 Reception Rooms
Artist Studio
Office / Gym

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage
Oil fired central heating
Underfloor heating in kitchen, boot room, cloakroom utility room and both of the upstairs bathrooms

The AreaAmpney St. Peter

Ampney St. Peter is a scenic, small village, set in the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty east of Cirencester. The village is made up of picturesque Cotswold Stone cottages and houses. Ampney St. Peter forms one of the three Ampney villages clustered within a few miles of each other (Ampney St Peter, Ampney Crucis and Ampney Crucis). In August 2012, the village’s post box was painted gold by Royal Mail to signify the gold medal won by resident Dressage Olympian, Laura Bechtolsheimer, who was a member of the British Dressage team in the 2012 Olympic games. Cirencester, known as the Capital of the Cotswolds, is only 3.5 miles to the west and is a lovely market town with a fascinating history. In Roman times, Cirencester, known as ‘Corinium Dobunnorum’, was the second largest town only to London. The town became a very prosperous wool town in the medieval period, which is the basis for the charming town with ancient honey coloured stone buildings in picturesque narrow streets. The Market Place is the heart of the town and is home to a Charter Market (every Monday and Friday) and a Farmers’ Market (every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month). The wonderful variety of quality independent shops makes shopping in Cirencester a delight. Enjoy exploring the courtyards with their individual style, and the many historic streets radiating from the town centre. Cirencester is renowned for its very special shops, individual boutiques, fascinating antique emporiums and craft shops as well as national chain stores. Cirencester Park – Earl Bathurst’s 3,000 acre estate was designed by Alexander Pope. Open daily, the public are free to wander in the extensive 19th century parkland accessed from the entrance gates on Cecily Hill. The area is renowned to having a number of fantastic schools, both private and state, all being within easy driving distance. Road communications are excellent to the A417/A419 which in turn provides access to London, via the M4 and M5 to the west. Rail links are also good, with regular trains from both Kemble and Swindon.

Michaelmas Cottage, Ampney St. PeterAbout this home

Michaelmas Cottage has been comprehensively transformed to an exceptional standard, now presenting a beautifully resolved blend of contemporary refinement and enduring Cotswold charm. Every element has been reimagined with care and precision, resulting in a home that feels both effortlessly elegant and entirely attuned to modern living. Set within the highly regarded village of Ampney St. Peter, the property was acquired by the current owners in 2024 and has since undergone a full programme of renovation alongside a considered conversion of a stone outbuilding into an Artist Studio. From the moment you arrive, there is an immediate sense of quality; a quiet confidence in the materials, detailing and craftsmanship that defines the entire house. Inside, the accommodation is generous and wonderfully adaptable, designed to respond to the rhythms of everyday life as easily as it accommodates more sociable occasions. At its heart lies the kitchen/breakfast room, forming part of the extension and conceived as a true gathering space. Bespoke Neptune cabinetry, integrated appliances and an Everhot cooker combine to create a setting that is as functional as it is beautifully composed. Full-height doors open directly onto the terrace, dissolving the boundary between inside and out and lending itself perfectly to long summer evenings and informal entertaining. Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms provide calm and comfortable accommodation. The layout flows with ease, offering a natural sense of connection between rooms while retaining a feeling of privacy where needed. The design narrative throughout is particularly successful, pairing light-filled modern spaces with subtle echoes of the building’s period origins. The result is a home that feels considered, warm and quietly distinctive. Outside, the gardens are a real highlight; beautifully established and largely laid to lawn, they are framed by mature trees, structured planting and seasonal borders that bring colour and movement throughout the year.

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AREA (APPROX)

2,244 sq ft / 208.5 Sq M

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Ian Daniels

Ian is a highly experienced prime country house specialist, having worked in the Cotswolds and Wiltshire for a number of years for Butler Sherborn and Strutt & Parker. Ian grew up and was educated in Wiltshire before moving to the Cotswolds in 2004 after a career as an Officer in the British Army. Ian prides himself on being able to adapt to the challenges every sale poses.