Thrupp Lane, Thrupp, Stroud, GL5

The Observatory is a superb penthouse with it's own private access situated in The Thrupp - a magnificent Grade II listed Cotswold stone property situated in an elevated location a mile to the east of Stroud centre on sought after Thrupp Lane. This sunny spot is accessed via a sweeping pillared drive and offers easy access to the shops, amenities and train station of the town with some lovely country walks in The Heavens just up the hill. Built from Cotswold stone, this imposing Georgian building was comprehensively renovated in 2003, creating four very special homes within the original house. The current owner has further finessed the property, making many improvements during 18 happy years of ownership. The resulting space is as versatile as it is impressive, with original features augmented with modern styling and convenience. 

You walk into a large, welcoming entrance hall. The original grand Oak staircase winds up above you, and the owners have been really clever here - using two large landing areas to create an office space and a reading nook, set below an impressive arched window. The top landing has windows to three sides (giving the property it's name) and leads you on to the living spaces, with a 19' sitting room, 14' kitchen/breakfast room, shower room, a dining room (which could also easily serve as a fourth bedroom) and two bedrooms on this floor. The entire of the first floor is dedicated to a wonderful 28' principal suite, with bedroom, living/dressing area, built in storage and a statement bathroom. High quality fittings and carefully considered colour schemes have been used throughout the property, and the windows at the front take in the excellent view over the Golden Valley. There is character and interest everywhere you look, and look you must - this is essential viewing for anyone searching for a truly unique, statement home.

Outside you'll find an open fronted garage and a sun terrace, solely for the use of the Observatory. The garage is set to the front of the building. This measures 20'3 x 15'9, with a tiled floor, power and light. Steps lead up through to the terrace and the path that leads up to the front door. The terrace is set above the garage and is gravelled and enclosed with railings - a private space to sit and relax, currently edged with planters stocked with established, colourful planting. A gravelled path then leads on to the front door, with a door entry system. The East Wing, behind, also has access here to reach their back door. 

Thrupp is a popular area less than a mile to the East of Stroud on the sunny side of the Golden Valley. Stroud’s shops and amenities are with easy reach, with canal side walks at the bottom of the hill and some wonderful countrywide just up the lane at The Heavens. As such, the property enjoys the advantages of being equidistant between open countryside and the lively town of Stroud, which offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, schools and colleges and leisure facilities. Stroud Railway Station provides a main-line service to Gloucester and London. Junctions of the M4 and M5 Motorway are also within easy driving distance.

Property information

The property is Leasehold. The residents of the four properties own the freehold and are directors of the management company, with the 999 lease formed on 19.09.2003. The Observatory currently pays £120.00 per month for buildings insurance, contribution towards upkeep of the drive and borders and a sinking fund. Gas central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. The council tax band is C. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include superfast, and mobile voice and data services should be available from all major networks, although service may be limited inside the house.