Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud

A lovely red brick period home arranged over three floors, dating back to around 1890 and once operating as the local post office until 2008 before becoming a private residence. The property offers flexible living space with four reception rooms, balancing character with everyday practicality. The ground floor begins with an entrance hallway with a cloakroom and utility room. The reception spaces include a comfortable sitting room leading to a cosy snug with a wood burning stove. A rear hallway connects to a useful home office or playroom. The garden room sits to the rear, providing a flexible space which opens out to the garden, while the fitted dining kitchen is well laid out and works well for day to day living and entertaining. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom. An additional flexible attic room is currently used as a bedroom, enjoying elevated views and the benefit of a cloakroom, although this space does not meet current building regulations as a formal bedroom. Outside, the property enjoys an established rear garden with terrace and lawn, along with a shed. There is a single garage located across the road and on street parking directly outside the house.
A flexible and welcoming home for the whole family to enjoy, with ease of access to Stroud and Stonehouse. OFFERED TO THE MARKET WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN.

An attractive red brick period home with generous space arranged over three floors. A lovely mix of character and everyday practicality runs throughout, including stripped wooden doors, ornate coving, picture rails and exposed wooden beams in the attic, creating a home which feels welcoming, flexible and easy to live in.

A porch provides a useful space for boots and coats before stepping into the entrance hall, which boasts period features including an architrave and tiled flooring. From the hall, doors lead to the sitting room, snug, fitted dining kitchen, downstairs cloakroom/utility room, and stairs rise to the first floor.

A glazed wooden door opens to the sitting room, which sits to the front of the property with a sash window offering a wealth of natural light, finished with wooden flooring. The snug offers a cosy additional living space with a wood burner taking centre stage, perfect for cold winter evenings, with wood flooring completing the room. From here, an opening leads to the rear hallway providing access to the garden room and a further reception room, currently used as a home office but versatile as a playroom, study or games room, with a window looking into the garden room. French doors open out onto a terrace, perfect when working from home and wanting to connect to outside on a summer day.

The garden room is a bright and sociable area with plenty of space for both seating and dining, with exposed red brick feature walls and patio doors opening to the garden. A side door opens to the pathway accessed from the gate at the front of the property, ideal if your office requires separate access. French doors open to the fitted dining kitchen.

The fitted dining kitchen is well laid out with cream shaker style floor and wall units, wooden work surfaces, and appliances which include a Rangemaster cooker with five gas rings, two electric ovens and grill, extractor and dishwasher. A window looks out to the front and offers natural light. A breakfast bar sits at the far end of the kitchen, ideal for informal dining. There is space for a table and chairs, making this a true dining kitchen suited to everyday family life.

Stairs lead to the first floor landing with doors to all three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The main bedroom sits to the front of the property with views to Randwick Woods and provides a comfortable double room with space for wardrobes and additional free standing furniture. Bedroom two and bedroom three are both doubles, ideal as a child’s room or guest rooms. The four piece family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation, with bath, shower cubicle, vanity basin and low flush WC, with a window offering natural light.

Stairs continue to the attic level which provides a further flexible room currently used as a bedroom. Exposed beams and the vaulted ceiling add character, while a dormer window enjoys elevated views across surrounding rooftops and countryside. Please note this room does not meet current building regulations for use as a formal bedroom. For convenience, a cloakroom is also located on this level.

This is a truly flexible and versatile property offering space for the whole family to enjoy, with ease of access to Stroud and Stonehouse.

OFFERED TO THE MARKET WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

AGENTS NOTE
The property is next door to the Bayliss Garage in Ebley.

The rear garden offers a generous and well established outdoor space with a natural, mature feel. A paved terrace sits directly off the house, creating an ideal area for outdoor dining and seating, opening onto a lawn with a pathway leading through the garden.

Mature planting, established fruit trees including fig, apple and mulberry, and enclosed boundaries provide privacy and structure, while the different sections allow space for entertaining, gardening and family use. A further area of the garden features a pond and planted borders, adding character and creating a peaceful setting. Timber garden storage is positioned towards the rear.

The property also benefits from a garage en-bloc across the road, providing secure parking or useful storage, with space for one vehicle alongside room for bikes and equipment. On road parking to the front of the property allows convenient day to day access, complementing the garage and overall outdoor space.

The Old Post office is situated less than 100 metres from the restored Stroudwater Canal, offering an immediate connection to the area’s waterside charm. Close by, Ebley Mill sits proudly on the banks of the River Frome. Originally built in 1818 as a woollen mill and now a Grade II listed landmark, it is home to Stroud District Council and forms the heart of Ebley Wharf. Rebuilt in 2013, the Wharf has developed into a vibrant community with a central square with a beautiful water backdrop that provides the perfect setting for the popular Kitsch café and wine bar. The canal path is ideal for both walking and cycling, linking Stroud and Stonehouse while providing a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

Stroud itself is renowned for its distinctive bohemian character and rich cultural scene. Independent shops line the streets alongside celebrated venues for arts, crafts and music, with the award-winning weekly farmers’ market drawing visitors from across the region and widely regarded as one of the oldest of its kind. The recently redeveloped Five Valleys indoor market and shopping centre, inspired by London’s Borough Market, adds further vibrancy with a mix of designer brands, world cuisine and local artisan producers.

For those needing to travel further afield, the area is exceptionally well connected. There are direct rail links to London Paddington and easy access to the M5 motorway, making commuting straightforward. Families are also well catered for with an excellent choice of schools, from two state grammar schools and a mixed secondary comprehensive to the SCS Stroud Campus, alongside a selection of highly regarded private schools.