Thrupp Lane, Thrupp, Stroud

Cotswold stone detached cottage, Grade II listed with spectacular views. Situated on the edge of Thrupp Village, wealth of character throughout. Accommodation over three floors with four bedrooms two bathrooms. Sitting/dining room with log burner, rustic kitchen opening to utility/boot room. Parking to the fornt for one car. An enclosed garden with wonderful views a fantastic studio, alfresco dining terrace and outside WC. Also an enclosed vegetable garden. Currently an Air B & B achieving on average £3,000 per month. OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIn

This is the most delightful example of a Grade II listed three storey detached cottage, set on the edge of Thrupp with stunning views across the valley. Set back from Thrupp lane, this property could easily be described as a chocolate box of a cottage, charming to look at and built in Cotswold stone with leaded light windows and climbing roses to the front. Internally, a wealth of character to include exposed beams, Cotswold stone, parquet flooring, wooden floorboards, and wonderful window seats to sit and admire the view.

You are greeted with a beautiful view across the valley, I am sure you could never get bored of seeing this as you wake up each day. Parking for one on approach with pathway to the entrance and south facing gardens.

Internally, entrance hall with parquet flooring. Sitting/dining room with wooden flooring, low window seat to admire the views to the garden and beyond. Fireplace with log burner inset and exposed stonework, perfect for those winter evenings in front of the fire.

A traditional rustic kitchen with parquet flooring. Belfast sink, wooden worktops and base units. Exposed stonework and open shelving. Space for a small two-seater table and chairs. Opening to a very good-sized laundry/boot room with quarry tiled flooring and a wealth of built-in units and space for appliances.

To the first-floor, delightful painted floorboards with the backdrop of exposed stonework. Under stairs area to the landing, ideal for a small office space. A beautifully presented family bathroom with double ended roll top bath taking centre stage. Also having a separate shower room, perfect for a busy family.

The master bedroom takes full advantage of the views with a window seat perfect to gaze at the lights across the valley with a glass of wine. Wooden flooring and exposed stonework add further charm to such a relaxing space. A single bedroom to this floor or as a home office. Stairs lead to the second floor.

Two beautiful double bedrooms with exposed beams and storage space to the eaves, offering great accommodation for any family. This completes the internal space.

Overall, this is a beautiful cottage and offers so much to any buyer, offered to the market with no onward chain. A wonderful opportunity to be a custodian of such a stunning period property that has played its part in history and captures period features throughout.

Outside, the most delightful garden with pathway leading to what feels like a secret garden with a breath-taking backdrop across the valley. Lawns to one side with central path leading to the head of the garden, archway and gate leading to an enclosed vegetable garden complete with apple and plum trees. A herb garden and raised beds offer the perfect area to grow your own vegetables, with a wood chipping area ideal for children to play.

The garden houses the most delightful studio with side entrance from a stable door having exposed stonework, electric, a sink and high level windows to capture the view. To the front of the studio there is a beautiful covered Alfresco dining area with flagstone terrace perfect for those summer gatherings. Further benefitting from a potting shed/garden store. Also having an outside WC, perfect for those family gatherings.

Thrupp has a thriving primary school and there are a number of small local shops available at Brimscombe corner and just under two miles into Stroud. A short drive to Stroud brewery offering great social events with ethical and organic beer has become a very cherished landmark in Stroud and The Long Table offering great social events.

The meeting point of five valleys, the historic town of Stroud is a well-known centre for arts and crafts. The well-known weekly Farmers Market and indoor Five Valleys shopping centre.

An annual textile festival is held in the town as well as various exhibitions at the Subscription Rooms and at The Museum in the Park. A wealth of local pubs and restaurants. .

Stroud has two state Grammar Schools, for boys and girls, and Archway School, a mixed Comprehensive Secondary School. Nearby are several Independent Schools such as Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, Wycliffe College in Stonehouse and the prestigious Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College are approximately 30 minutes away.

Stroud has good transport links direct to Paddington approx (90 minutes) by train. Easy access to both the M4 & M5 motorways to London, Bath and Bristol.