High Street, South Woodchester, GL5

Situated in the idyllic village of Woodchester stands this substantial Cotswold stone former shop and post office with a wealth of period features, expansive living space, lengthy garden, far-reaching views and off street parking.

Thought to date back some 400 years, this characterful Grade II listed property has high ceilings, exposed beams, original doors, wide floorboards and stone fireplaces. Being in an elevated position, sweeping views from the large rear windows allow you to enjoy acrobatic displays by swifts and watch weather patterns rolling through the valley.

Spanning over four levels, there is space in abundance, with scope to use the former shop and post office footprint on the ground floor as either further accommodation, a studio or a formal dining and reception area. Step inside the good sized entrance hall and receive a warm welcome as you move into the large kitchen/dining room with its traditional Aga, bespoke oak kitchen units, Belfast sink and original window seat. Also on the ground floor are two more reception rooms, used as a snug and a home office. A staircase leads up from the snug to the first floor with a large landing, where you can pause to admire the dramatic views from the stone framed window. On this floor, you will find four bedrooms, a bathroom and a 17’ room that could serve as either a double bedroom or first floor reception room. A second staircase takes you to the extensive attic space, ripe for conversion into further bedrooms with ensuites, subject to planning and relevant consents.Back to the snug, stairs lead down to the lower ground floor where you will find three cellar rooms, ideal for storage and workshops, plus a potting room with garden access.

This one-of-a-kind property has not changed ownership in more than 40 years, having provided a wonderful family home, and is available chain free.

To the side of the property, a driveway provides parking for several vehicles and is accessed via a large wooden gate, leading down to a useful covered seating area which offers potential to be adapted to create additional parking, if required. The garden can be accessed from here, as well as internally from the lower ground floor through the potting room and one of the cellar rooms. The gardens are arranged in a series of levels, enclosed and enjoying extensive views across the surrounding valley. A paved pathway leads from the house to a brick-built outside privy, offering useful storage or potential for conversion to a garden shed. Adjacent to this, the first area of garden is laid to lawn, interspersed with well stocked borders and blackcurrant bushes. From here, the garden slopes more noticeably down to a further lawned section, where a pond is positioned just beyond the covered seating area, adding to the character of the garden and creating a natural focal point. A low trellis fence with a central opening leads through to an additional, more level area of garden, where a plum tree and cooking apple tree can be found, along with a variety of established planting. Beyond this, the garden continues to gently descend to the lower section, previously used as a productive vegetable garden, with a composting area and a mature conker tree.

South Woodchester is a highly desirable Cotswold village known for its community spirit, heritage properties, and convenient location between Stroud and Nailsworth. The popular village of Woodchester enjoys the benefits of a local post office/store, two pubs and Outstanding Ofsted rated primary school. It is perfectly set for exploring the idyllic local countryside, with many beautiful walks from the doorsteps and easy access to the old railway cycle track that connects Nailsworth, Stroud, canal and beyond. The shops and amenities of both Stroud and Nailsworth are within easy reach, with straightforward access to the beautiful commons of Selsley, Minchinhampton and Rodborough. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are close by and railway stations at Stroud (2 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington. There is a range of local schools including Stroud Grammar Schools, Beaudesert Park School and Wycliffe College.

Property information

The property is freehold, with a flying freehold with the neighbouring property. Gas central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. The council tax band is E. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include standard and superfast connections, and you are likely to have full service from all major mobile providers outside the property, although reception may be limited inside the house. These results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances and the precise location of the user.

Agents Note

There is a pedestrian right of way across the rear of the property for the neighbouring properties.