The Bourne, Brimscombe, GL5

The Highlands is a substantial semi-detached Victorian villa situated in an elevated spot a few miles east of Stroud centre at Brimscombe. This location, high on the sunny side of the Golden Valley, enjoys a superb outlook over woodland and countryside, but is also wonderfully practical. Several well regarded schools are within easy reach, with canal-side walks just across the road. Charlea Gardens, three acres of community owned land, is right on the doorstep to the side and below the house- a brilliant space to meet friends and neighbours, and for children to play. Accessed from Highlands back garden gate is a Gloucestershire Wildlife nature reserve Blackness Banks with beautiful walks. High ceilings, generous rooms and an imposing façade - this is Victorian architecture at its finest. The property has been sympathetically renovated and improved during the current owner's tenure, with tastefully presented accommodation arranged over three floors. On the ground floor, you'll find an entrance hall, 17' sitting room, conservatory, utility room with W.C, and a 24' family room that connects to an 18' kitchen. Together, these two rooms work as the hub of the house, the ideal space for families to congregate and just perfect for modern life. On the first floor, a landing serves three bedrooms and a bathroom, with a further double bedroom and bathroom at the top of the house, on the second floor. There is character and interest everywhere you look, and most windows take in the view across and along the valley.

The interior is complemented by a lovely landscaped garden and parking for four cars with provision for EV charging, with a total plot size of 0.231 acres. The parking area is at the front, with a few steps up to the property, which can also be accessed via the front gate. The garden is mostly set to the side, and has been thoughtfully landscaped. There is a large paved area with French open grill and wood store on the lower level. Steps lead up to the garden past a level lawn area, surrounded by mature planting. Behind the house is a kitchen garden with raised beds and two useful sheds and an 18' workshop is above. A real feature is the generous entertainment veranda towards the top of the garden, with woodburning stove and bar area. This is a first class space to entertain or simply relax year round, plenty of space for seating both under cover or al fresco on the decking with a sweeping view over the Golden Valley.

The property is close to Charlea Gardens - three acres of community owned land, which is now a lovely natural space including habitats, livestock clubs, a pond, meeting space and adventure play trail for children to explore nature. It is access from the lane in front of the house and from the footpath directly from the top garden gate at the rear of the house. Amenities at Brimscombe include a post office, general store and a good primary school, with other well regarded schools nearby at Chalford, Eastcombe, Bussage and Thrupp. Stroud town is approximately 2 miles distant with a wider range of shops and amenities, community and primary schooling, a leisure and sports centre, award winning weekly farmers market, and a main line railway station, with inter city services travelling to London (Paddington). Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (18 miles) and Swindon (25 miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.

Property information

The property is freehold. Gas fired central heating, mains electricity drainage and water. 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 superfast broadband. You are likely to have service from the main service providers, EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.