Frome Avenue, Stroud, GL5

1 The Limes is a imposing Victorian semi detached character property situated in a quiet private no through road a mile from Stroud in the ever popular parish of Rodborough. This location is very much part of the thriving local community, and allows for easy access to the shops, amenities and train station of the town, with hundreds of acres of National Trust land found up the hill at Minchinhampton and Rodborough commons. This handsome property is a wonderful example of the vernacular, built using traditional methods from red brick with Cotswold stone lintels and mellow brick detailing. It has recently been the subject of a clever, comprehensive renovation programme which offers one lucky buyer the best of both worlds – a substantial character home with the benefits of modern plumbing, heating, wiring and fittings.

It is immediately clear that the property has been finished to a remarkably high standard. A welcoming entrance hall with original Minton tiled floor, inner hall, 14’ sitting room with panelling, family room with a media wall and a first class 21’ kitchen/dining room with a breakfast pantry and bi-fold doors that open to connect the kitchen with the garden are on the ground floor. In addition, there is a side hall that leads to a cloakroom/w.c and another room. This useful space could serve as another bedroom, reception room or as a private work from home space, as a door in the side hall allows access without needing to pass through the main house. A grand staircase leads up from the hall to a light, airy landing. Two double bedrooms, a beautifully appointed bathroom and a study are on this floor. The best bedrooms, however, are at the top of the house - two large double rooms, both with en suite shower rooms, serving as perfect principal and guest bedrooms, the former fitted with clever hidden wardrobes. There is so much to take in,  and high quality fittings have been used throughout the house - the owner clearly has an eye for property design and styling. Available with no onward chain, and an absolute must for your viewing list.

Considerable thought and care has gone into the design of the external spaces too. The sunny rear garden has been completely re built, with a real focus on the connection between the inside and outside. Fold open the bi-fold doors and the two areas combine - indeed the flooring continues out from the kitchen into the paved  area of the garden, reinforcing the continuation. This paving leads on to a level lawn area, with a raised border edge and modern wooden fencing above this. A paved area is at the end of the lawn, the ideal spot for a table and chair set, and a path leads back to the glazed door of the family room. External lighting highlights this space, and a gate on the side leads to the front driveway. There is space for up to three cars here - always welcome in Rodborough, where many properties have no allocated parking of their own.

The property is in the parish of Rodborough, with two good primary schools, shops and a great pub within easy reach. Nearby Stroud town has a wide range of shops and amenities, community and primary schooling, a leisure and sports centre, award winning weekly farmers market, and a main line railway station, with inter city services travelling to London (Paddington). Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (18 miles) and Swindon (25 miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.

Property information

The property is freehold. Gas heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. The council tax band is D. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include standard and superfast connections, and you are likely to have good data and voice calling service from all major mobile providers, although service when inside the house may be limited.