Edge Road, Painswick, Stroud

An impressive Arts and Crafts house in a superb edge-of-village setting, with magnificent views and almost three-quarters of an acre of garden. Beautifully finished to an exceptionally high standard, it offers the rare combination of village convenience, substantial grounds and an outstanding rural outlook.

Description - As soon as you pass through the gates, Blakewell House makes an immediate impression, its handsome Arts and Crafts architecture giving it a real sense of presence.

An exceptional level of finish is evident throughout the property, from the bespoke cabinetry and beautifully detailed panelling to the considered choice of fittings and hardware. Every element has been carefully selected to complement the character of the house, creating an interior of exceptional quality and refinement.

Steps lead up to a handsome front door, opening into a bright and spacious reception hall, where panelled walls and marble flooring add to the sense of character. The principal rooms lead off the hall, creating a natural flow through the house.

At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, centred around a beautifully finished bespoke kitchen with ample room for a dining table. Double doors open directly onto the rear patio, creating an easy connection between the house and garden and a natural setting for alfresco dining.

The principal sitting room is a wonderful, light-filled space with an open fireplace providing a warm focal point. The original Arts and Crafts front door opens directly onto the front garden, a lovely reminder of the house’s heritage.

A further reception room, currently used as a study, overlooks the front garden and would work equally well as a snug or more formal dining room.

A good-sized laundry room, ideal for hiding washing and storing muddy boots and country paraphernalia, along with a cloakroom and walk-in larder cupboard, complete the ground floor.

Five double bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged across the first floor, including the principal suite with a spacious en suite. All of the bedrooms benefit from ample bespoke storage. Three of the bedrooms overlook the garden, while the principal suite and fifth bedroom enjoy stunning views across the valley.

A large attic space offers excellent potential for conversion to provide further bedrooms, subject to the necessary consents.

Garden & Grounds - The gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property, extending to circa 0.7 acres. Beautifully landscaped, they combine level lawns with thoughtfully colour-coordinated, well-stocked borders, complemented by a spectacular tulip tree to the front of the house. The gardens also enjoy far-reaching views across the valley towards the village of Edge.

Well-stocked kitchen and fruit gardens add further interest, with a selection of established fruit trees including apricot and damson, alongside other seasonal planting.

Several storage sheds provide useful space for garden equipment, while a stylish aluminium greenhouse is a particularly attractive addition.

A double garage, currently used as a gym, is accompanied by a workshop to the rear, formerly used as a microbrewery. Together, these spaces offer considerable potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

A gated driveway provides ample parking for multiple cars.