Coppice Hill, Chalford, Stroud

Set in the picturesque village of Chalford, this charming three bedroom semi detached cottage enjoys an elevated position with far-reaching views across the valley and rolling hills. Arranged over three floors, the property combines period character with versatile living spaces. Approached through a private gated courtyard, it features a welcoming dining kitchen with pantry, a light-filled sitting room with balcony, and a guest bedroom or reception room with French doors opening onto a terrace. The master bedroom includes an en suite with a travertine stone sink, alongside a second double bedroom and family bathroom. The property offers flexibility for family living, home working or guest accommodation, with every window framing beautiful countryside views. Further benefits include a useful outhouse or utility space and easy access to scenic walks, making it ideal as a full-time home, second home or holiday retreat. A property that perfectly balances charm, practicality and Cotswold village living. OFFERED TO THE MARKET WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
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Please note the property is currently empty and some images have been enhanced to show how the property could look when furnished.

Located in the sought-after village of Chalford, this charming three bedroom cottage offers a lovely balance of period character and practical living. Elevated throughout, each room enjoys far-reaching views across the valley and surrounding hills. Offered to the market with no onward chain, the property suits those seeking a smooth purchase, whether as a full-time home, a holiday let, or a lock-up-and-leave retreat.

A pair of double gates open into a paved courtyard, enclosed by traditional stone walling. Designed with ease in mind, this low-maintenance space works well for guests or owners alike, ideal for a small table and chairs or potted plants. It creates an inviting first impression and requires minimal upkeep between stays. An adjoining utility outhouse adds further flexibility, complete with power and water, offering potential for guest use, storage, or reinstating a WC if required.

Stepping inside, the porch and boot room provide a practical area for coats, footwear and everyday essentials, ideal for holiday guests returning from countryside walks. The fitted dining kitchen is both functional and welcoming, featuring shaker-style units, solid wood worktops and integrated appliances. Terracotta tiled flooring adds warmth and character, while space for dining and a useful under-stairs pantry support both everyday living and short-term letting.

The first floor offers flexible accommodation, well suited to different layouts depending on use. A guest bedroom or second sitting room features French doors opening onto the terrace, creating an attractive space for visitors. The main sitting room is full of character, centred around a log burner with exposed brick surround, and opens onto a balcony with far-reaching views, a strong feature for guests seeking a countryside escape. The bathroom is fitted with a P-shaped bath and rainfall shower, finished with stone-effect tiling.

On the second floor, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom stands out with dual-aspect windows capturing panoramic valley views, alongside built-in storage and an en suite shower room, ideal for owner use or premium guest accommodation. A cast-iron fireplace adds further charm. Bedroom three is another generous double with a wide front-facing window and fitted triple wardrobe.

The layout, character features and elevated setting combine to create a property that lends itself well to holiday letting, offering strong appeal for guests seeking a Cotswold stay, while also working equally well as a second home with easy maintenance and secure, manageable outdoor space.

Please note the property is currently vacant. Some images have been enhanced with furnishings to help illustrate how the space could be arranged.

Outside - The outside spaces have been thoughtfully arranged to offer enjoyment without the upkeep of a traditional garden, making them well suited to both holiday letting and a second home. Each area provides its own setting to take in the surroundings, while remaining easy to manage between stays.

The courtyard sits just off the porch, enclosed by attractive stone walling. Laid with natural stone paving, it creates a welcoming and low-maintenance space, ideal for a café table, potted plants or relaxed outdoor dining. Private and sheltered, it works well for guests on arrival or for owners looking for a simple, usable outdoor area. The adjoining outhouse adds further practicality, offering storage for bikes and walking gear, with power and water already in place.

The terrace leads directly from the first floor guest bedroom, creating a natural extension of the accommodation. Elevated in position, it enjoys open views across the valley and offers space for seating or loungers. This is a strong feature for guest appeal, providing a private outdoor space to relax and take in the setting.

The balcony opens from the sitting room and offers a quiet spot for morning coffee or an evening drink. With space for a couple of chairs and uninterrupted views across the surrounding hills, it adds to the overall experience of the property and enhances its appeal as a countryside retreat.

All three areas are designed with ease in mind, requiring minimal upkeep while still delivering usable and attractive outdoor space. The layout suits those looking for a lock-up-and-leave home or a property with clear potential for holiday letting, where outside space adds value without ongoing maintenance.

Chalford offers the most beautiful countryside with great walks, and benefits from being in close proximity to both Eastcombe and Bussage. With a strong community identity, popular primary and secondary schools. Further local facilities include public houses, village stores, post office, chemist, doctor’s surgery and take away food. Also a lot of small businesses supporting the local community. A wonderful tea rooms that is very well known, The Lavender Bakehouse. Stroud town is approximately 5 miles distant with a wider range of shops and amenities, community and primary schooling, a leisure and sports centre, award winning weekly farmers market and Five Valleys indoor shopping centre offering a wealth of independent shops and larger names with a lovely florist and food hall of local produce.
Stroud has two state Grammar Schools, for boys and girls, and Thomas Keble and Cirencester Deer Park schools are both very popular secondary schools in the area. Nearby there are also several Independent Schools such as Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, Wycliffe College in Stonehouse and the prestigious Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College are approximately 30 minutes away.
Stroud has good transport links with London Paddington only 90 minutes (approx.) by train and Bath and Bristol 45 minutes by car.