Ruscombe, Stroud, GL6

A charming and well-presented detached home, believed to date back to the 1750s, set in an elevated position within the sought-after village of Ruscombe. The property enjoys fabulous views across open countryside, with beautiful walks quite literally on the doorstep. Local amenities are close by, along with three well-regarded schools at Randwick, Whiteshill and Paganhill. Built of traditional rendered Cotswold stone beneath a pitched tiled roof, the cottage has been thoughtfully extended and improved over the years, blending period character with modern living. The generous accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, there is an entrance hall leading to a 24ft sitting room with an enclosed woodburner. From here, the space flows through to an open-plan dining/family room and kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, incorporating both built-in and freestanding appliances. Beyond this is a home office, utility area and additional storage. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and wonderful views, while bedroom four bedroom features a mezzanine level, providing extra storage or a useful play area. The floorplan also highlights a family shower room and a separate family bathroom.

The garden is situated at the front of the property, featuring a sandstone patio that spans its full width and provides stunning views. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn, bordered by mature, well-established planting. The property also offers off-road parking for several vehicles.

Ruscombe, along with Whitehill and Randwick, is one of three neighbouring hilltop villages to the North of Stroud. They are well known locally for character property, superb views and a thriving, inclusive community. Woodland walks are just up the lane, and the three villages share two primary schools, two good pubs (with a new landlord at the Star at Whiteshill), a church and a village shop. Stroud town is three miles to the south, and benefits from a variety of local independent shops and stores, art galleries, pubs serving locally supplied beers and ciders and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in which to eat and socialise. The wider area has a wide range of shops and amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre, award-winning weekly farmers’ market and a main line railway station, with direct London (Paddington) service. Cirencester (15 miles), Cheltenham (17 miles) and Swindon (32 miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.

Property information

The property is freehold and has gas central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. The council tax band is E. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services include standard and ultrafast. You are likely to have service from the main service providers (EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone).