St Marys Way, Brownshill, Stroud

A beautifully presented former tavern, dating back to the 1800s, stylishly updated and extended to create a 4-bedroom family home, plus separate self-contained one-bed annexe, in a lovely village location.

Description - Dating back to the mid 1800s, The Railway Tavern offers the perfect blend of historic interest, alongside sympathetic updates, to meet the needs of modern-day living.

A statuesque oak door sets the tone to the spacious family home that lies within. The former tavern offers a host of light-filled spaces with large reception rooms and numerous character features. The home opens into a spacious vaulted green oak reception hall, creating an immediate sense of light and space, which continues throughout the remainder of the home.

The kitchen is set to the front of the property, with pretty views over the lane and across the valley towards Minchinhampton. Shaker-style units provide ample storage and there is also room for a table. The two reception rooms provide wonderful spaces for entertaining family and friends. Formerly the main tavern bar, the sitting room benefits from an open fire, as well as a wood burning stove, ideal for cosy evenings at home. A good-sized dining room with the original red tiled floor, is set to the rear of the house, with pretty views overlooking the garden.

A large utility with wonderful high ceiling and feature glass panel covering a well, provides the ideal space to hide laundry and muddy boots. A cellar is accessed from the sitting room, currently used as a home office.

Three double bedrooms and a super spacious family bathroom are located on the first floor, the front two facing bedrooms with wonderful valley views. The principal suite is accessed via a separate staircase leading to the second floor and benefitting from another large bathroom and more wonderful views, together with a walk-in wardrobe. All of the rooms have been well-thought out to provide plentiful discreet storage.

A self-contained annexe is accessed from the first floor landing and also with its own separate external access. The annexe comprises a kitchen/dining/sitting room, together with one bedroom and a shower room and its own patio, accessed from the sitting room.

The garden is mainly set to the rear of the property and comprises tiered areas with beautiful stone walling and well-stocked borders. A separate paddock area is fenced off at the top of the garden and there is a fabulous summerhouse. Several patio areas provide a choice of seating areas for alfresco dining in the warmer months.

There is parking for several cars on the driveway, together with a double garage and workshop.