The Street, Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10

Tucked away in the heart of the charming village of Leonard Stanley, Vine Cottage is a beautifully characterful period home offering a wealth of historic features and surprisingly spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. This attractive Grade II* listed cottage showcases an abundance of original charm, including exposed ceiling beams, exposed stone walls and elegant stone mullion windows that give the property a wonderful sense of history and warmth.

The ground floor is entered via a welcoming entrance hall/dining room/study which leads through to a generous sitting room, a lovely characterful space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The sitting room features a stunning inglenook fireplace with a carved stone surround and woodburning stove. To the front of the property is a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, offering plenty of space for dining and everyday family life.

On the first floor there are two good-sized bedrooms along with a spacious refitted family bathroom. The accommodation continues to the second floor where a large bedroom spans the entire level, creating an impressive and versatile space with a real sense of character.

Externally, the property benefits from a delightful rear garden, providing a peaceful outdoor setting ideal for enjoying the warmer months. In addition, there is a particularly useful covered side area with built-in storage cupboards, offering excellent practical space for storing tools or garden equipment.

Vine Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming and historically significant village home, perfectly blending period character with comfortable living in one of the area’s most sought-after locations.

Leonard Stanley is a particularly attractive and well-regarded village, enjoying a strong sense of community and a beautiful setting at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment. The village has a traditional and welcoming feel, centred around historic Cotswold stone buildings and its parish church, and offers a number of local facilities including a well-regarded primary school, recreation ground and next to the church, Godsell’s Farm offers fresh milk, eggs, cheese and other locally sourced produce. Nearby, The Saxon Barn hosts regular farmers’ markets, food events and community gatherings, adding life to the village throughout the year.

Community life is very active, with the Leonard Stanley Village Hall hosting a variety of clubs, social groups and events throughout the year including coffee mornings, film clubs and local gatherings. The village also benefits from sports facilities, a playground and access to a network of footpaths that lead directly into the surrounding countryside.

For day-to-day shopping and additional amenities, the neighbouring village of Kings Stanley offers a Co-op, Post Office, takeaway and other local services, while the nearby town of Stonehouse provides a wider range of facilities including supermarkets and a mainline railway station with services to London Paddington. The vibrant market town of Stroud is also within easy reach and offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and the well-known award-winning farmers’ market.

Surrounded by open countryside and with excellent connections to nearby towns and transport links, Leonard Stanley offers an appealing balance of village charm and everyday convenience.