Slad, Stroud, GL6

Offering bright and stylish accommodation, The Old Chapel offers a mixture of period charm with high ceilings, arched and rose windows and exposed roof trusses sitting alongside contemporary fixtures and fittings. The split-level sitting room is particularly spacious with arched doors opening to the chapel porch, oak flooring and a Clearview stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of sleek white units with integrated stainless steel appliances and ample room for dining table and chairs. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a wonderful feature "rose" window with built-in storage and a stylish en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom with separate shower enclosure and a cloakroom. A ground floor utility/shower room and snug completes the accommodation.

Over recent years, The Old Chapel has been run as a luxury holiday rental to much acclaim. The Guardian described it as "both homely and stylish" saying that "few church conversions are as successful as this one" and it featured in "Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing" on the BBC in 2020. Whether you use The Old Chapel as a comfortable and historic family home or continue use as a holiday rental property, you're assured a unique experience in this Cotswold valley.

Outside

Occupying an elevated position backing onto fields, the property offers superb views over the famous Slad Valley. The chapel porch opens onto a wrap-around terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining with paths cut through seasonal wildflowers and mature shrubs winding around the gardens. The gated drive offers parking for several cars.

Situation

Slad is a delightful village clinging onto the edge of the Slad Valley to the North of Stroud. The village is famous for being the home (and final resting place) of author Laurie Lee who wrote Cider With Rosie based on his childhood in the village. Village life is focussed around the Parish Church and the Woolpack public house, both around 400m distant. The surrounding towns provide a comprehensive range of social, recreational and retail amenities to suit all tastes. Education options in the area are strong in both the private and state sectors with independent schools including Kings School in Gloucester, Wycliffe College and Beaudesert Park School in Stroud and Cheltenham College and Dean Close in Cheltenham whilst there are Grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Additional Information

Agent's Notes:
1. The property is currently registered for Business Rates. Previous Council Tax rating was Band F.
2. Mains electricity and water, private drainage and oil fired heating & HW.
3. The property has Gigaclear fibre optic broadband to the property.