High Street, Chalford, GL6

Located on Chalford High Street, this beautifully restored five-bedroom detached Cotswold stone family home blends period character with modern comfort. The property opens into a welcoming hallway with flagstone flooring, storage, and a downstairs WC. At the heart of the home is a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room with a window seat and French doors to the garden, offering plenty of natural light, generous worktop space, a breakfast bar, and ample storage. A separate dining room provides a more formal entertaining space and leads upstairs to a striking first-floor living room with a vaulted ceiling, wood-burning stove, and Juliet balcony. The main first floor also features two well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, the family bathroom, and a useful workshop room with direct garden access. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms, one with a mezzanine level providing extra storage or flexible space.

Outside

The property offers generous outdoor space, with tiered gardens framed by traditional Cotswold stone walls and pathways, providing stunning views across the Golden Valley. A covered terrace off the kitchen/diner creates an ideal spot for al fresco dining and entertaining, while the garden also features a pond, raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse, and several storage sheds, combining practicality with charm. At the front, a terraced seating area wraps around to the side, leading into the main gardens and enclosed by railings with gated road access. The home benefits from ample off-road parking with an electric vehicle charging point, as well as a double garage with power and additional storage, suitable for a range of uses.

Situation

Chalford is a picturesque village in the Golden Valley, known for its honey-coloured cottages and historic clothiers' homes from the 17th century. Once famous for its steep donkey tracks, it now offers a community store, Lavender Bakehouse, the Old Neighbour Inn, and scenic canal walks. Nearby schools like Chalford Hill Primary and Thomas Keble are well regarded. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village retains Cotswold charm with narrow lanes, mills, and art galleries. Amenities include a community shop, pubs, a doctor’s surgery, and the Jolly Nice farm shop. Saratoga Cottage enjoys easy access to the M4, M5, and nearby towns. London is 2 hours away by car; Bristol and Birmingham about an hour; Heathrow 90 minutes. Train services to major cities are under 90 minutes.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-63846