Abnash, Chalford Hill, GL6

Blackbird Cottage is a substantial character home in a secluded south facing position at ever popular Chalford Hill with far more accommodation than the original attractive façade would have you believe. This is as a result of a clever, sympathetic extension some 35 years ago, that effectively doubles the living space on offer. The resulting interior extends to almost 2,000 sq. ft, with spacious, well balanced accommodation arranged over three floors. An entrance porch and hall lead into a 16' x 16' sitting room with windows to two aspects and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. A door takes you through to a first class kitchen/family room. This generous space measures 27' (max) x 19' and is the perfect area for modern family life, with a snug area with fireplace with wood burning stove, dining area and kitchen - all the space you need to cook, congregate, eat and entertain. Glazeddoors open from this room to the courtyard at the side, connecting the inside and the outside. In addition, there is a useful shower room on this floor, beyond the kitchen. A staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor. A landing, bedroom, bathroom and two large connecting rooms are on this level. The latter is currently used as a double bedroom with connecting office, but you may look to partition the first room to create another separate bedroom, dressing room or en suite bathroom (subject to relevant consent). Two more bedrooms and a useful landing/study are at the top of the house, on the second floor. The house is tastefully decorated, and all of the windows enjoy a pleasant, 'green' outlook, over the garden at the front or neighbouring open land to the side and rear. A brilliant family house, perfectly placed for the friendly, inclusive community of Chalford Hill but also affording privacy - truly the best of both worlds.

Outside, you’ll find parking for several cars, a garage, a large front garden with detached home studio and a sun trap courtyard to the side of the house. The parking area is at the bottom of the plot, by the lane. There is room to park several cars here, with the garage to the side - detached, with an up and over door. Double gates open to a path that leads up through the garden past wild flower planting to the front door. A home office/studio is set towards the bottom of the plot. This is insulated, with glazed double doors to the front, power, and light - the perfect work from home space. There is a paved sitting area to the front of the property, and a gate that leads through to the side of the house. This enclosed, private space has been paved and improved by the current owner and is a real sun trap. Double doors open from the kitchen family room making for a safe environment for young children to play between the two spaces. There is also a useful outhouse, currently used as a wood store.

Chalford is a pretty hilltop village to the east of Stroud. Local amenities include several well-regarded schools, a good pub, a community shop, sports club, cafe and a petrol station/garage. Nearby Bussage benefits from a doctor’s surgery, a chemist, a convenience store and a Chinese take away. Stroud town has a variety of local independent shops and stores, pubs serving locally supplied beers and ciders and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to eat and socialise. The wider area has a range of shops and amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre, award winning weekly farmer’s market and a main line railway station with intercity services travelling to London (Paddington). Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (15 miles) and Swindon (25 miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.

Property information

The property is freehold. Gas central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. The council tax band is D. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include standard & superfast broadband, and you are likely to have service from the main service providers (EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone) although service may be limited inside the property.