3 bedroom character property for sale

Council tax band: D
A character cottage set in the idyllic rural location of Stancombe, surrounded by open countryside and a stone's-throw from the Cotswold Way. Arranged over three floors the property offers a great deal of space and charm alongside some retained features and a wonderful outlook and aspect.

A generous entrance hallway with a stable door and a large walk-in storage cupboard leads into the kitchen/breakfast room which offers a range of fitted wall and base units and space for a breakfast table.

The kitchen in turn leads into a good size sitting room with a feature fireplace and a generous understairs storage cupboard, this in turn leads into the conservatory which has a spectacular view over the garden and woodland beyond and offers a southerly aspect.

Cottage stairs with a latch door ascend from the sitting room to a spacious landing which serves two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The generous double bedroom has a wonderful outlook across the garden and a door leading into the well-proportioned shower room which has a 'Jack-and-Jill' door onto the hallway offering a great deal of flexibility.

The family bathroom could benefit from updating but is a good size and offers a bath with shower over, the adjacent bedroom would make a great child's bedroom with its quirky shape creating a natural bed platform. Further cottage stairs ascend from the first floor landing to the master bedroom which is a vast room occupying the entire attic space, complete with the original A-frame.

The generous southerly facing garden is a particular delight, laid predominantly to lawn with mature planting and bordered by the beautiful Doverte Brook. There are sheds for storage and a useful greenhouse, in addition to a stunning magnolia tree and a plethora of spring flowering bulbs. To the front of the property there is gravelled parking for two vehicles.Stancombe in a well-regarded rural hamlet situated between Stinchcombe village and North Nibley. This picturesque hamlet which sits on the babbling Doverte Brook is home to historic Stancombe Park and joins the famous Cotswold Way. The position offers convenient access to the nearby market towns of Wotton-under-Edge (3 miles) and Dursley (4 miles), and the surrounding road networks, with the nearest junction of the M5 just 7 miles away. Stinchcombe village itself offers a church, village hall, playing field and rugby club. While Stinchcombe Golf Club is well established and located on the Cotswold Escarpment above, enjoying fantastic open views across the Severn Vale. There are many beautiful country walks and bridleways, not least the Cotswold Way in the immediate vicinity, while the nearby village of North Nibley is home to the William Tyndale Monument which commands spectacular views of the area.

There are a choice of well-regarded state primary schools within easy reach including popular North Nibley, while Katharine Lady Berkeley (KLB) and Rednock secondary schools are conveniently positioned 3.5 miles and 3 miles away respectively.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band D
Services: Mains electricity, gas and water. The property operates on a shared private drainage system.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Internet: Fibre-optic broadband available.
Flood risk: Very low
Conservation Area: N/A
Agents note: There is a flying freehold pertaining to the property.