Pitchcombe, Stroud

An exceptional Grade II Listed country home in the heart of the Cotswold village of Pitchcombe, offering an abundance of period charm and beautifully proportioned rooms

Description - Old Weavers is a superbly proportioned, handsome country home, beautifully laid out to offer practical living spaces, whilst still retaining exceptional period charm. A pretty Regency porch with tent roof, sets the tone for the remainder of the house; this is a home steeped in historic interest with charm and period features around every turn, including mullion Gothic glazed windows, stunning aged beams, character boarded floors and magnificent fireplaces. Opening to an open-plan reception and dining hall, this fabulous double reception room offers ample space for a dining table, together with a cosy area in front of a huge fireplace with wood burning stove inset, ideal for after-dinner relaxing. An impressive drawing room leads off the reception hall, offering a further entertaining space, with pretty views to the front garden from its three large windows and a further feature fireplace. A home office and spacious laundry room are also located at this level. Steps from the reception hall lead to the rear wing of the house, where a snug, scullery, boot room and the kitchen are located. The kitchen is clearly the heart of the home. An Aga provides a warming focal point and a centre island provides a useful preparation space. There is room for a good sized table, ideal for informal suppers with family and friends. Doors lead from the kitchen to a rear patio, giving easy access for alfresco entertaining.

The principal bedrooms are accessed via the main staircase leading off the snug, opening to a large landing with three front facing bedrooms plus a further bedroom located in the rear wing. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite plus a walk-in dressing room and the bedroom in the rear wing has a feature sun room, overlooking the topiary garden to the side of the property. A family bathroom completes the first floor. Two further bedrooms plus a bathroom, together with a sensational games room with stunning aged beams, are located on the second floor. All of the bedrooms have been thoughtfully laid out to provide both comfort and ample storage space. The front facing bedrooms have wonderful views across the valley.

The garden envelopes the property with a magnificent red brick wall framing the rear boundary. Totalling circa 0.8 acres, the garden comprises mature fruit trees, including quince, fig and green gage, together with a formal topiary garden with a central pond, to the side of the house. Mature beech hedging divides the main garden from a pretty orchard, together with access to the parking area and large store/shed. There is ample parking for several cars to the front and sides of the property.

Agent's Note - A landscaped garden survey has been drawn-up by local firm, Graduate Gardeners and is available on request.