Detached house for sale in Stroud GL6, 3 Bedroom

Ivy Cottage provides almost 2,000 . Of flexible accommodation arranged over two floors with retained character features including leaded windows and exposed beams. The ground floor accommodation flows well with the front door opening onto a welcoming reception hall. There is a spacious dual aspect sitting room with feature fireplace and woodburning stove, a large dual aspect family room/dining room with inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove and generous kitchen/breakfast room, complete with a range of fitted units and modern integrated appliances and door to the garden.

The first floor accommodation is spacious. There is a dual aspect master bedroom with vaulted ceiling with two further well-proportioned bedrooms, all serviced by a contemporary family bathroom.

Ivy Cottage lies amidst classic Cotswold countryside. Nearby Painswick, known as the Queen of the Cotswolds, is famous for the fine parish church and the 99 clipped yew trees in the churchyard. The town has a good range of everyday shops and services, as well as restaurants and hotels. Stroud, about 2 miles to the south, has a wider choice of shops as well as the award-winning farmer’s market. Cheltenham is the main regional centre and offers excellent shopping facilities, as well as the Everyman Theatre, Literature Festival and other cultural amenities. Stroud station has direct services to London Paddington from c.91 minutes. There is good access to the M4 and the M5, Junction 11A of the latter being about 8 miles to the north. There are regional airports at Staverton, Birmingham and Bristol. There are a good choice of sporting opportunities in the area including a number of golf courses. Gloucestershire has long been
associated with equestrian events including National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, polo at Cirencester Park and Westonbirt and the Badminton and Gatcombe Horse Trials. The area has a number of good schools, Painswick has a primary school and there are various grammar schools in the area including Stroud High and Pate’s in Cheltenham. Private schools in the area include Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton, Wycliffe College, Dean Close and the Cheltenham Boys and Ladies Colleges.

Ivy Cottage is approached over a private driveway leading to the detached garage and to a large forecourt, offering ample parking. The remaining gardens are laid mainly to level lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees, all with stunning views over neighbouring countryside.