Wortley Road, Wotton-under-Edge

A handsome, double fronted Grade II Listed cottage that has been tastefully and thoroughly updated throughout in recent years. The property is just a short walk of the town centre.

Built in the 1820s, this charming Georgian red-brick property, formerly the Fountain Inn, retains its period appeal with original sash windows and characterful features throughout. It has been home to the current owners since 2016 and during this time has been lovingly updated and restored.  The accommodation is set across three floors, plus a cellar, and reaches approximately 1765sq.ft.

The original front door leads into the entrance hallway which has stairs directly ahead to the first floor, as well as a door leading down to the cellar. There are also doors to the sitting room and kitchen.  The sitting room is a very cosy room that has a beautifully eye-catching fireplace with an arched brick mantel and a wood burner inset. There is a sash window at the front overlooking the garden and a picture rail runs throughout the room plus handy shelves and storage built into the alcoves. Across the hallway is the modern, yet sympathetically appointed kitchen with a collection of well-considered, fitted wall and base units that includes an island and a breakfast bar. There is space for an American style fridge freezer and range oven, plus an integrated dishwasher. The room is finished with a limestone floor and enjoys a dual aspect that lets in a great level of natural light. Beyond the kitchen, accessed down a couple of original flagstone steps, is the most recently updated part of the house which was formerly a boiler room. This great space has been converted into a vaulted hight dining room and an adjacent utility room. The dining room is rich with character, featuring a wine wall, cellar hatch, stunning original beams, and underfloor heating. There is further bespoke cabinetry and a partially glazed door onto the garden. The functional utility space completes the accommodation, also combining a downstairs toilet. There is a further external door opening onto a rear pathway and the room benefits space and plumbing for a washing machine and a smart Tado combination boiler. 

The first floor offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, a main bathroom, and a convenient storage room. The landing is beautifully illuminated by a double-height, arched sash window, filling the space with natural light. Both bedrooms retain their period charm, featuring original fireplaces and large sash windows, adding to the character and elegance of the property. The master bedrooms enjoys fitted wardrobes into the alcoves and decorative panelling.

The second floor features a converted attic with two further generously sized bedrooms. While the rooms are set within the eaves, they remain spacious and comfortable. The landing has been transformed into a charming reading snug, creating a cozy retreat, and the original doors have been thoughtfully retained to preserve the property's historic charm.

The garden of the property is all set to the front and has been landscaped to combine a lawn, mature rose and lavender flowerbeds, a shed, and a children's play area. There is also a flagstone patio terrace that’s ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. While there is no off-street parking, on-street parking is available directly outside. 

The property is connected to mains services of gas, electricity, water and drainage. Council tax band D (Stroud District Council). The property is freehold.

EPC – E(46).

The charming market town of Wotton-under-Edge offers a wide range of amenities, including a vast array of independent shops, cafes and restaurants and two supermarkets.   The town also offers two primary schools, the highly regarded Katherine Lady Berkeley secondary school, doctors and dentists’ surgeries, an independent cinema, along with leisure facilities. There are numerous walks and cycling opportunities from the doorstep and the renowned Cotswold Way weaves its’ way through the town. Wotton-under-Edge is situated close to the M5 motorway (Junction 14) and the A38, which gives easy access throughout the south-west.