Gloucester Street, Painswick, Stroud

Hill House is a distinguished period home, set in the heart of Painswick with an exquisite garden and rich history.

Description - Believed to date back to 1799, Hill House is an elegant and characterful village home, which offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of considerable historic interest. A wealth of original features have been retained, including high corniced ceilings, traditional sash windows, and ornate fireplaces. Throughout the years, the home has been sympathetically enhanced with practical additions such as underfloor heating, multi-fuel wood burning stoves and a handcrafted shaker-style kitchen.
Accommodation has been well proportioned and enjoys an abundance of natural light, with all the reception rooms benefitting from dual aspect windows and doors with attractive views over the garden and patio areas.

The home is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, where a staircase rises to the first floor. To one side of the hall is a study, featuring a walk-in bay with a patio door opening onto the terrace. The principal sitting room is a wonderfully inviting space, affording solid wood flooring, bespoke made cabinetry and is centred around a handsome double-sided wood-burning stove. Naturally flowing into the adjoining dining room, an excellent arrangement for both everyday family life and entertaining has been created. Both rooms enjoy pleasant outlooks over the garden.

A beautifully crafted shaker-style kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with a traditional Belfast-style sink and range oven, encompassing the homes original character. The kitchen perfectly balances period charm with modern functionality and benefits from a lovely stable door, providing direct access to the garden. Completing the ground floor is a useful cloakroom, adding further practicality.

On the lower ground floor, a notable feature is the cellar. This impressive, vaulted space displays fully exposed walls and ceilings, constructed from the homes dressed coursed squared limestone, creating a striking reminder of the origins of Hill House.

The first floor continues to impress, offering three double bedrooms. These are served by a stylish, contemporary shower room, finished to a high standard, together with a separate cloakroom, providing convenience and practicality.

Garden And Grounds - The garden is a particular feature of the property and provides a wonderful setting that evolves throughout the seasons. Carefully cultivated over the years, the enclosed grounds offer a rich tapestry of colour, texture and wildlife habitat. Levelled lawn is framed by mature shrubs, herbaceous borders and statement planting, while fruit trees including cherry, plum, crab apple and apple provide both seasonal interest and productive harvests.

Immediately adjoining the home, leading off the study is the paved terrace which creates an ideal space for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation. Elsewhere in the garden is a charming hexagonal pavilion which offers a sheltered vantage point from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Hill House further benefits from an external utility room with adjoining boiler room. There is off-road parking, a detached garage, EV charging point and log store, all conveniently accessible from Pullens Road.

History - Steeped in local history, the property is believed to have been constructed around 1799 by John Hughes under a lease granted by Sir William Jerningham, then Lord of the Manor. Over more than two centuries, the house has witnessed the changing fortunes of village life and has been home to a fascinating succession of occupants, including a yeoman farmer, skilled craftsmen, Victorian clergy, butchers and bakers.

Today, the property stands as a remarkable example of late Georgian architecture, its enduring character and historical significance carefully preserved while embracing the comforts and conveniences expected of modern living. The result is a home of exceptional charm, heritage and warmth, offering a rare opportunity to become part of its continuing story.