Watledge Road, Watledge, GL6

Yew Tree Cottage is a handsome detached period home, ideally positioned on the sought-after south side of Nailsworth at Watledge, a pleasant stroll from the town’s shops and amenities. There is a good community here, and hundreds of acres of National Trust land just up the hill at Minchinhampton and Rodborough commons. Arranged over two floors, the property offers well balanced, characterful accommodation, all presented to a very high decorative standard by the current owner. A welcoming entrance porch with a tiled floor leads into a first class panelled family room, where a graceful sash window frames views over the valley to Windsoredge at the front. The sitting room is to the right of the hall, with a fireplace with wood - burning stove, and a bay sash window, again with the view beyond. A third reception room, in the form of a dining room, is found at the rear of the house. This also has a fireplace with wood - burning stove, and this room connects with a well appointed kitchen with shaker style cabinetry. Together they offer plenty of space to cook, eat and entertain. A staircase leads up from the entrance area to the first floor, where a charming split-level landing leads to three generously proportioned double bedrooms, all filled with natural light, a spacious, well-appointed family bathroom, and a separate shower room. There is as much living space here as you'll find in many four bedroom houses, with the two front bedrooms taking in the excellent outlook.

The property benefits from a large garden to the side and rear that has recently been landscaped by the seller. Steps lead up from the lane, with planting to either side to the property. At the front there is a paved seating area. This connects well with the house, as the front door opens straight onto this space. The garden is found to the side and rear and has been terraced and contoured to take advantage of the lay of the land, with three level areas, all of which make the most of the view across the valley to Windsoredge. The top terrace is laid to lawn, with another area to the side with a useful shed sited here. A second level lawn area is set on the other side of the steps, with a deep border above, cultivated and ready for planting with either vegetables or shrubs.  A large terrace is below this. This area is the perfect spot for a table and chair set, to sit and relax. There is another productive area below this, planted with French beans and baby carrots. The owners really have used every inch of the garden brilliantly.

Nailsworth is a community focused town, nestled at the bottom of steep wooded hills. It is now an attractive and vibrant shopping destination, with a large selection of interesting speciality shops and cafes, including the famous Williams Food Hall and Hobbs House Bakery. It is a quirky and friendly place, with a good selection of restaurants, as well as three supermarkets, a regular farmers’ market and a ‘green’ football club. Climb the steep ‘W’ hill out of town and you find yourself on acres of stunning National Trust common land, home to a prestigious golf course. Just four miles away is Stroud, with more comprehensive shopping, educational and leisure facilities, connected by bus services. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (4 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington.

Property information

The property is freehold. 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 ultrafast connections, and you are likely to have service from the main service providers (EE, Three, O2, Vodafone) although reception from Vodafone may be limited inside the house.