Dove Cottage

Guide price £475,000
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Dove Cottage

Guide price £475,000

DOVE COTTAGE, MARLE HILL, CHALFORD, STROUD, GLO 8EX

A CHARMING DETACHED 56 BEDROOM COTTAGE, ENJOYING THE MOST STUNNING VIEWS OF THE WOODED VALLEY, A BREATHTAKING GARDEN AND PARKING FOR ONE CAR.

The Property

A picture postcard, detached Cotswold stone cottage occupying an idyllic village setting, with beautiful wooded valley views. Upgraded by the current owners, Dove Cottage provides charming and well presented accommodation as well as a generous, mature and vibrant garden, which is just heaven for the keen gardener and a haven for wildlife. The main side entrance opens into a useful porch, from here doors lead to the kitchen and utility/downstairs cloakroom which offers excellent built-in storage. The kitchen/dining room was remodelled by the current owners incorporating shaker style wall and base cabinets and oak worktops. There is an integrated oven and hob with extractor, as well as room for dining. The kitchen sink boasts a magical outlook across the garden and beyond. The pretty sitting room with staircase rising to the first floor enjoys a door and two windows to the front elevation and garden, a fireplace with woodburner inset forms a focal point to the room. From the first floor landing, doors radiate to two bedrooms both affording stunning views across the garden and valley. These along with the main bedroom are served by a family bathroom with shower over the bath. The main bedroom sits across the top floor and presents a wonderful open aspect of the valley, a large dormer window floods the room with light and takes full advantage of the open aspect, built-in cupboards provide excellent storage. The cottage is warmed by gas central heating, a new boiler was installed in 2018.

Outside

Our vendors have invested a great deal of time into their generous garden. Now well stocked and vibrant, the garden is not only a haven for wildlife, but also a haven for the green fingered. Divided over a series of terraces, the gardens enjoy a staggering valley view. A gravelled terrace immediately adjoins the cottage Porch providing great opportunity for alfresco dining and an Utility/cloakroom ideal spot to take in the open vista. A gated path leads down through the remaining terraces which Kitchen/ dining room incorporate a series of fruit trees, a fenced vegetable Sitting room bed, greenhouse and areas of lawn. A newly constructed garden room sits on the lower terrace and 3 bedrooms Family bathroom Well stocked flower beds are peppered throughout. Approached from Marle Hill, Dove Cottage overs valley Views and a summer house parking for one car, further parking can be found on street in Queens Square. We suggest that viewers Parking for one car proceed on foot for their first viewing.

Guide price

£475,000

Within easy reach:
Stroud - 3.8 miles
Kemble Railway Station - 8.9 miles
Cirencester - 10 miles
Gloucester - 14 miles
Cheltenham - 15 miles
Bath - 31 miles
Bristol - 33 miles

  • Porch
  • Utility/cloakroom
  • Kitchen/ dining room
  • Sitting room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Family bathroom
  • Well stocked gardens with mesmerising valley views and summer house
  • Parking for one car
  • Ofcom- Indoor mobile phone coverage likely with O2 – Standard & Superfast broadband available 80 Mbps 20 Mbps
  • Superb village setting

Situation

Positioned between the centres of Stroud and Cirencester, known for its winding lanes and quaint corners studded with Cotswold stone homes, with an abundance of beautiful walks on the doorstep. Facilities include the highly reputed Chalford Hill Primary School, Puddleducks Pre-School, a community run shop and two cafes, The Boho Bakery and The Lavender Bakehouse. Encircled by pretty Cotswold countryside, Chalford and adjoining villages offer a variety of amenities, including further primary schools and Thomas Keble Secondary School as well as a selection of village pubs. In addition, Tesco Express, Frithwood Doctors Surgery and Eastcombe stores are positioned within a mile. Stroud and Cirencester offer further amenities including independent, state and grammar schools. Scenic routes radiate to Cheltenham and Gloucester, mainline railway stations at Stroud (4.2 miles) and Kemble (9.5 miles) provide a direct line to London Paddington.

Floorplan

Useful Information

Tenure: Freehold
Postcode: GL6 8EX
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Whitaker Seager.
Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items mentioned are included. All other items are specifically excluded, although some may be
available by separate negotiation if required.
Local Authorities: Stroud District Council. Council Tax Band C and EPC ratingE

Please note: in rural locations the map may not be 100% accurate

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Nearby Chalford

Shops

Chalford Village Shop
Tesco Express
Eastcombe Stores and Post Office

Food & drink

Lavender Bakehouse
Boho Bakery
Kings Head Pub

Nearest schools

Chalford Hill Primary School
Thomas Keble Secondary School
Bussage C of E Primary School

Leisure

Chalford Sports and Social Club
Thomas Keble Sports Centre
Fitness Mill

Transport

Stroud Railway Station
Kemble Railway Station
M5 junction 13

Local events

Chalfest
Scarecrow Trail
The Cotswold Show and Food Festival

Our guide to Chalford

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With its winding streets and beautiful Cotswold stone houses dotted along the hills and wooded valleys, it’s easy to see why this village is such a popular place to live.

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