Box, Stroud

An exceptionally charming family home in the heart of the sought after village of Box with a wealth of period features, comprising 5 bedrooms, 3 receptions, stunning views and a magnificent English country garden

Description - Nestled in the heart of the Cotswold village of Box, Woodleaze House offers practical living alongside exceptional period charm. Parts of the house date back to 1603 including the main reception hall where aged flagstone flooring tells a story and a Jacobean spice cupboard sets the tone for the remainder of the property - this is a home steeped in historic interest and exuding character around every turn with original beams and fireplaces, wonderful shutters and aged flagstone and wooden flooring.

The property opens to an impressive reception hall which the vendors also use as an occasional dining room. A large fireplace adds warmth, ideal for cosy supper parties in the colder months. A spacious cellar with domed full-height ceiling makes an ideal wine cellar or overflow storage room.

The kitchen is part of a later Victorian addition to the property and is clearly the heart of the home. Aged flagstone flooring adds character and a green Rayburn allows for cooking up a feast, as well as providing a warm focal point to the room. Bespoke oak units made by local kitchen firm, Stroud Furniture Makers, provide ample discreet storage and there is room for a good sized table, perfect for informal suppers and family gatherings. A walk-in pantry with the original stone shelf in situ, offers useful additional storage. A conservatory leads off the kitchen, with direct access to the garden, an ideal spot for a morning coffee or lazy afternoon reading a book.

The two receptions comprise a family room/snug and a more formal drawing room. Both rooms benefit from fireplaces with a wood burner in the snug and an open fire in the drawing room. The drawing room is part of the later Victorian section of the house and as such, benefits from a wonderful high ceiling, typical of the era and a large window overlooking the garden.

Five bedrooms are spread across the upper floors with 3 bedrooms and a large family bathroom on the first floor and a further two bedrooms plus a spacious attic room, on the second floor; this section of the house is ideal for a home office. The first floor principal bedroom has a good-sized en-suite and stunning views over the garden and fields beyond. All of the bedrooms have been thoughtfully laid out to provide both comfort and plenty of useful storage space.

The garden is a real feature of the property providing an enclosed tranquil haven of privacy. Enveloping three sides of the house, the garden exudes English country charm with well-stocked borders, mature trees and a choice of seating areas.

The property also benefits from a single garage and parking space just a short walk from the house and an additional parking space directly to the side of the property.