Wick Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6

Substantial Grade II* listed farmhouse with three separate cottages.


Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial former farmhouse and four self-contained dwellings in a highly desirable setting between Painswick and Stroud. The property nestles within the bucolic surroundings of the Painswick Valley, with stunning views over its own land to the front and privacy and seclusion assured by mature woodland to the rear.

Well Farm is a Grade II*-listed property dating from the 17th century, noted for its excellent character including attractive stonework, original fireplaces, exposed beams, spiral staircases and remains of the original bread oven. A much-loved family home, the property has previously been featured in Country Life and is a fine example of a Cotswold farmhouse with many of the original features sympathetically adapted into the décor. Within the snug, a well has been skilfully configured to create a seating area, while many of the rooms feature fantastic exposed wood and stone detailing. There is ample space for family life and entertaining, including a well-proportioned sitting room, formal dining room and a warm and welcoming kitchen/breakfast room with an AGA stove. At the rear of the house is a snug with an adjoining shower room and a light-filled conservatory opening to the rear garden. A private spiral staircase from the sitting room leads up to the principal bedroom, which can also be reached by the main stairs. The first floor also incorporates two double bedrooms and a bathroom, with a further three bedrooms on the second floor.

An annexe to the rear is set above the snug and has its own private access yet could equally be easily included within the main house; this features two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sitting room/kitchen, and is ideal for older children. In addition there are three further self-contained cottages, all with their own charm and character, which would be well suited as holiday lets or equally for multi-generational living. Pippins Cottage has two bedrooms, a bathroom and open plan living space/kitchen; Plough Cottage has one bedroom, a bathroom and open plan kitchen/living space; and Home Cottage is situated mostly on one level with a bedroom, en suite shower room and kitchen/dining/sitting room, with a feature mezzanine to the first floor.

Outside
Well Farm and its adjoining cottages are situated together on a pretty country lane, which curves around the contours of the land. The properties enjoy an elevated position, looking out across rolling countryside of the Painswick Valley. Below the property, on the opposite side of the lane, is a detached traditional barn and a small enclosed yard, which could be easily updated to make it suitable for equestrian use or a smallholding. The plot extends from the barn, comprising approximately 7 acres of pastureland shaded by established native trees, ideal for grazing, as well as parcels of green that break up the limestone buildings, with areas of lawn and mature shrub borders between the main house and the ancillary accommodations.

Each of the properties has its own seating area and driveway parking to the front.

Location

Well Farm is situated approximately two miles north of Stroud in an area of rolling countryside. The beautiful wool town of Painswick is two miles to the north with its many eclectic shops, excellent pubs and beautiful Cotswold stone streets. Stroud and Cirencester offer a wide variety of shops and services, each having a Waitrose supermarket and a thriving farmer’s market.

Schools in the area include Beaudesert Park and Westonbirt as well as the schools and colleges in Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol. Stroud High School and Marling School are both also well-respected local establishments.

Sporting and leisure opportunities include Cricket and Tennis in Chalford; golf at Minchinhampton; polo at Cirencester Park and Westonbirt; racing at Cheltenham and Bath; and water sports at the Cotswold Water Park. The surrounding countryside also provides good walking and riding along a network of footpaths and bridleways.

Square Footage: 4,350 sq ft


Acreage: 7 Acres

Directions

From Cirencester head west on the A419 continuing for approximately 14 miles, passing through Stroud to join the A46. Proceed northeast on Merrywalks and at the roundabout take the first exit onto Beeches Green. Take the second exit at the roundabout onto Painswick Road/A46 and then take the first right onto Painswick Old Road. Continue for approximately two miles where the property will be seen on the right-hand side.

Additional Info

Services - Private water and drainage. Main electricity.

Plough Cottage: Council Tax Band C
Home Cottage: Council Tax Band C
Pippins Cottage: Council Tax Band D
The Old Meeting House (Flat): Council Tax Band A

Cottages benefit from mains water.

Brochure prepared and photographs taken in May 2026.