Tibbiwell Street, Painswick, Stroud

A charming 17th Century cottage in the heart of the Cotswold village of Painswick, offering 4 bedrooms, period features, and magnificent views.

Description - Dating back to the late 17th century, Shoestring Cottage enjoys quintessential period charm in the heart of the village.

The home is steeped with character features including a traditional inglenook fireplace, fitted with gas stove, wooden beams, wall panelling and a box window with a cosy seating alcove in the sitting room, as well as hardwood flooring and an ornate stone fireplace in the dining room. The lower ground level, accessible through a hatch in the hallway, offers a useful cellar.

Terracotta stone tiles bring character to the c.19th century extended kitchen. Within this well-lit room you’ll find units to one side with a sink and an emerald, green, dual oven AGA with a complimentary Talavera ceramic tiled backsplash on the opposing aspect with ample space for a table and chairs, the kitchen serves as a welcoming, informal dining area. At the rear of the house, the good sized garden room showcases the exceptional garden, whilst offering additional living space.

Three first-floor bedrooms and a second floor bedroom, are served by the family bathroom, all with exceptional views over the garden and valley. The first-floor bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards, while the top floor bedroom enjoys direct access to the loft space.

Adorned with a beautiful selection of foliage, the garden is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed with Cotswold stone walls and hedgerows. An archway at the top of the garden opens into a secluded area offering far-reaching views towards Frith Wood Nature Reserve, which is where the previous name of the home, Frith View, originated. The garden also benefits from a choice of patio seating areas.