Longridge, Sheepscombe, Stroud, GL6

Occupying a generous and elevated West-facing plot, this charming cottage offers a rare opportunity for a new owner to remodel and modernise (STPP) this Cotswold stone house to create a delightful home combining the characterful features and aesthetic appeal of a period home with the style and accommodation in line with modern requirements.

Entered through a timber porch, the dining room has a stone fireplace housing a cast-iron grate and opens to the kitchen fitted with cream units and with a door opening to a useful pantry store. The sitting room has a stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove with convenient log store adjacent and a door from here opens to a conservatory. Stairs from the dining room lead to a landing with two generous bedrooms offering superb views over the Painswick valley and a third bedroom and family bathroom on the rear elevation. A useful attic store room is accessible from one of the larger bedrooms.

Outside

The cottage occupies an elevated position at the top of the plot with the gardens benefiting from a Westerly aspect and offering a combination of lawns, shrub borders, vegetable beds, and fruit trees (cherry, damson, apple & plum). A wood-fired hot-tub offers a relaxing place to enjoy time with friends watching the sun set over Painswick Beacon. There are two generous sized sheds within the garden, that have potential to be converted to offices or studios (STPP). Parking is on the lane in front of the house however on-site parking could be created subject to appropriate permissions.

Situation

Situated on the edge of Bulls Cross Common, the cottage is midway between Painswick, Sheepscombe and Slad. With rolling hills, wildflower grasslands and mature beechwoods all around, it offers great walking, cycling and horse-riding with many footpaths and bridleways through woods and pastures. The Woolpack in Slad, synonymous with Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie, is a popular walk with other pubs nearby including the Butchers Arms in Sheepscombe and The Oak and The Falcon in Painswick. Painswick, has restaurants and cafes, medical and dental surgeries, a pharmacy and sports clubs including tennis, rugby, cricket, golf and bowls. Nearby Stroud is well-known for its thriving arts scene and bohemian spirit and is home to one the UK’s best farmer’s markets, an eclectic array of shops and most major supermarkets. Stroud Station has trains to London Paddington in around 90 minutes. Education options are strong with excellent comprehensive and grammer Schools nearby as well independent schools including Wycliffe College, Rendcomb College and many others in Cheltenham.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-56097