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Sevenhampton, Cheltenham

South West

£500,000

Listed on 10/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Cottage
Area
897 sqft

Description

Nestled in a serene location overlooking the picturesque Coln Valley, this charming Cotswold stone cottage presents an exceptional opportunity for complete refurbishment. The property is accessed via a gravel driveway, offering ample off-road parking and is surrounded by mature gardens that enhance the tranquil setting. The ground floor features an entrance porch leading to a hall with a convenient walk-in coat and boot store. From here, you can access the kitchen, bathroom, separate cloakroom, and a sitting room with stairs leading to the upper level. Attached to the side of the cottage is a substantial garage and workshop, which could be integrated into the main living space to expand the footprint, subject to planning permissions. On the first floor, the landing connects three bedrooms, including two double rooms with lovely views and a third single bedroom that could serve as a home office. This property offers a rare blank canvas in a highly sought-after rural setting, allowing you to create a bespoke country home in one of the Cotswolds' most desirable locations. Sevenhampton is renowned for its exclusive character, surrounded by stunning landscapes while maintaining excellent access to local amenities and transport links. The property is connected to mains electricity and water, with drainage to a private septic tank. Broadband and mobile coverage are also available, making this an ideal retreat for those seeking both tranquility and convenience.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

37out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached Cotswold stone cottage offers a unique opportunity to create a bespoke country home in the sought-after village of Sevenhampton. With its charming character and tranquil setting overlooking the Coln Valley, the property is ripe for transformation. The layout presents the potential to integrate the substantial garage and workshop into the main living area, allowing for a larger footprint and enhanced living space, subject to planning permissions. However, the overall condition reflects significant neglect, with dated interiors and a need for extensive refurbishment throughout.

While the cottage is located in a desirable area, the asking price of £500,000 translates to £557/sqf, which is considerably above the local average of £416/sqf, marking it as a dear opportunity. Coupled with a projected all-in cost of around £650,000, the economics leave little room for profit given the current local benchmarks for similar properties. Potential buyers should be aware that while this project offers a blank canvas, the renovation scale is heavy, requiring a comprehensive overhaul and a substantial budget to bring it back to life.

Key opportunities

  • Transform the substantial garage and workshop into integrated living space, enhancing the property's footprint.
  • Create a bespoke interior tailored to personal tastes, capitalizing on the unique Cotswold stone character.
  • Enjoy the tranquility and scenic views of the Coln Valley while living in a highly sought-after location.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • All-in spend is likely to land near £650,000 when purchase and the £150,000 refurb range are added together, leaving a gap of around 43% versus area norms for this sqft; post-works value sits outside our data.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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