Vicarage Street, Painswick

Amesbury House is a substantial grade II listed house which sits on the idyllically pretty Vicarage Street. It boasts an attractive period façade of coursed dressed limestone with ashlar quoins, mullioned windows and a reconstituted stone tile roof.

The Property - Amesbury House is a substantial grade II listed house which sits on the idyllically pretty Vicarage Street. It boasts an attractive period façade of coursed dressed limestone with ashlar quoins, mullioned windows and a reconstituted stone tile roof.

The house has been beautifully restored, combining modern comforts and airy rooms with characterful historic detailing throughout with features including flagstones, wonderfully patinated timber floors and oak beams.

The generous accommodation is arranged over three floors, with picturesque views from every angle. On the ground floor, an entrance hall with adjoining boot room/WC, leads to a large sitting room, featuring expansive mullion windows, open fire with stone chimneypiece and direct access onto the garden. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room includes flagstoned floor, dual butler sink with views of the garden, an AGA and built-in larder fridge, There is also a versatile cellar and utility room.

The principal bedroom occupies the first floor, alongside the family bathroom, a spacious snug and a study. There are four further double bedrooms, two of which benefits from en-suite bathrooms.

The Garden

To the rear of the property is a delightful south-facing walled garden with stunning views across the valley. A large patio area offers a secluded sun-trap, with several seating areas perfect for entertaining and summer lunches outdoors. The landscaped garden is laid to lawn with topiary box hedging and well stocked borders. There is also a large Cotswold stone storage shed.

Location - Painswick, often referred to as the "Queen of the Cotswolds," is a stunning market town known for its stunning stone buildings, beautiful scenery, and rich history.

Surrounded by rolling hills, Painswick sits at the head of the five valleys, making it a great retreat for walkers. The Cotswold Way runs through the Golf Course on the Painswick Beacon, providing wonderful walks and stunning views.

One of the highlights of Painswick, however, is the famous Painswick Rococo Garden, which showcases beautiful design and horticulture from the 18th century. The town also has a number of quaint shops, cafes, and pubs, providing a cozy atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

Living in Painswick means enjoying a slower pace of life, but crucially it is well placed to access the motorway network M5, which provides access to Cheltenham and Bristol, and a fast road to Cirencester and, in addition, the M4 to London. Trains from Stroud (4 miles) leave every hour to London and take just 85 minutes into Paddington.

Local schools are excellent in both the private and state sector with highly sought after grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham and a popular primary school.

Chapters Past - Painswick rose to importance in the C17 and C18 as a centre for the production of woollen cloth with the majority of its buildings dating from this period of prosperity. Amesbury house is a particularly fine example, the street on which it sits, Vicarage Street, began to be developed in the C17, mainly to accommodate weavers who found it convenient to be close to the mills. In the C19 the street was further developed with the construction of new houses, and many of the C17 cottages were also restored at this time. Amesbury House is formed of an original C17 century house which was combined with two neighbouring 19C cottages in the C20 to create a single dwelling.