Michaelmas Cottage, Ampney St. Peter

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