Stepping through the front door, the character is immediate. The sitting room is warm, welcoming and rich in period detail, with exposed beams, stone flooring, a wood-burning stove, and an inglenook fireplace, creating a space that feels both atmospheric and entirely liveable. Despite its historic roots, the room is well proportioned and perfectly suited to modern life. Beyond, the kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with painted cabinetry, wooden worktops and modern appliances, all carefully integrated around original features. A recessed former fireplace provides a distinctive focal point, while the layout works seamlessly for everyday use. A lobby area behind gives access to the staircase and rear of the house, keeping the ground floor well balanced and practical. The first floor offers two comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom. Both benefit from built in storage, whilst the larger also benefits from its own ensuite shower room - ideal for guests, older children or flexible working arrangements. The second floor reveals a genuinely impressive principal suite. Generous in scale and enjoying excellent privacy, this space feels more like a retreat than a bedroom. With its own ensuite bathroom, separate wardrobe area and additional storage, it provides a calm and characterful escape at the top of the house.

To the rear of the property is an area of courtyard garden and a path which leads to a further enclosed private garden. A combination of paved seating areas and low-maintenance sections makes it ideal for relaxed outdoor living, whether that’s a quiet morning coffee or an evening drink after a walk along the river. Useful outbuilding storage and rear access add further practicality, without detracting from the charm of the space.

Cricklade is officially a town, but very much one with a village feel. Independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities are quite literally on the doorstep, while North Meadow, open countryside and the Thames Path are just moments away and offer some of the area’s finest walking routes and natural landscapes. Transport links are excellent, providing easy connections to nearby towns and beyond, making this an ideal base for both commuting and enjoying a slower pace of life. The cottage itself carries a wonderful sense of local history. Formerly owned by Cricklade character, Ferris Giles, the home is now known as Giles Cottage. The current owner even rescued a treasured photograph of Ferris as part of the Cricklade football team from the much-loved Red Lion pub opposite — a fitting reminder of the property’s deep roots in the town’s story.