A charming stone Cotswolds cottage, with an enchanting riverside setting at the front and south-facing garden at the rear, is up for sale.
‘Cavanbah,’ a Grade II-listed gem, is nestled in the picturesque village of South Cerney, Gloucestershire, a short distance from Cirencester – named one of the "Happiest Places to Live in Britain" 2025.
Draped in lush greenery, the semi-detached cottage is truly immersed in nature, with a serene river mere steps (or a literal stone’s throw) away, offering a space for dogs or children to explore and splash around in the summertime.
Inside, the home marries rustic charm with modern touches. Spacious yet cosy, the cottage features three bedrooms across two floors, all lovingly remodelled by the current owners.
The ground floor opens into a sitting room with wooden beams, an exposed brick feature wall and a characterful old fireplace, now fitted with a warming wood burner. Fresh off-white walls contrast beautifully with these warm original details, taking the cottage into the next century while retaining its period charm.
From the sitting room, step into the dual-aspect dining room or the remodelled country kitchen, which boasts large stone flooring slabs, a gas-fired AGA cooker and an electric induction hob and ovens, making it ideal for hosting or crafting slow-cooked meals. French doors lead onto a south-facing terrace, perfect for enjoying sunny summer evenings.
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Another practical-yet-pretty addition is the property's outbuilding, located at the back of the garden, which also serves as a laundry room.
Heading upstairs, the first floor houses the three bedrooms and a bathroom, all featuring exposed beams and original floor boards. The principal bedroom includes built-in wardrobes, while the bathroom’s centrepiece is a blue freestanding bathtub set against an exposed brick wall.
This riverside cottage, up for sale at £835,000 and available via Butler Sherborn, is the perfect blend of heritage character and modern convenience.
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Wanda Sachs is the Multiplatform Writer for Country Living and House Beautiful, exploring the latest in gardening, wildlife and sustainable living alongside interiors and property. She is particularly interested in human-interest stories, the intersection of design and pop culture, and the evolving relationship between urban and rural life. Previously, she served as Associate Editor at The Berliner in Berlin, where she reported on culture and fashion. Wanda studied English and German at the Goethe University Frankfurt and Exeter University.
