
France Corner
Guide Price £1,000,000
The Property
A most impressive, detached Grade II Listed residence, located in the heart of this Cotswold community. Dating back to mid-late 18th Century and originating as three weaver’s cottages, France Corner is a generously proportioned family home that is steeped in local history and character. Whilst boasting a prominent position within the old part of Chalford Hill village, the gardens are set behind a beautiful Cotswold stone wall resulting in privacy both within the house and grounds. Having been a much-loved family home for over 40 years, this attractive property would now benefit from some updating, offering the next lucky custodian the opportunity to create their forever home. Measuring 4218 Sq ft, accommodation is arranged across three floors and offers great versatility, lending itself to multi generational living with room to work from home if required. The main entrance is approached from the driveway at the rear of the building. This opens into a hallway spanning the length of the house. From here doors lead to the living space and a staircase rises to the first floor. The kitchen and reception rooms all sit to the front of the property, thus affording a pretty outlook across the stunning gardens and south facing aspect. The traditional kitchen with space for a range cooker is fitted with pine cabinets and provides room for informal dining, a stone mullion window and door open to the garden. Adjoining the kitchen is useful utility/scullery. A step down from the kitchen leads to a formal dining room with flagstone floor, similarly, enjoying a window looking out to the garden. Two further reception rooms extend beyond the dining room. Both displaying a plethora of character features including exposed Cotswold stone walls, beams and period fireplaces. From the sitting room, a front staircase rises to the first floor and a door opens to the garden. The formal drawing room is particularly impressive, owing its size, exposed wooden floorboards and the light afforded through its two windows and glazed door. The beautiful and generously proportioned main bedroom suite is positioned on the first floor. Sat above the formal drawing room, the bedroom is both large and bright and is served by a big ensuite bathroom. A further two double bedrooms both with wash hand basins are served by a family bathroom, also located on this floor. As with the living space, all three bedrooms are located to south elevation, boasting a beautiful outlook across the garden, village roof tops and valley beyond. Exposed beams, lintels, stone mullion windows, and period fireplaces further add to the appeal of these rooms. From the landing, a staircase rises to the second floor. Over the years this incredibly versatile spaces has been used as independent accommodation for a relative, guest accommodation, as well as work space for a business run from home. It provides a further three bedrooms, bathroom and a kitchenette (no oven is installed), as well as a large home office facility with vaulted ceiling. External stone steps (in need of attention) leading to the home office provide independent access if required. A hatch from the home office opens into the loft space. Please note that loft has been insulated using spray foam.
Outside
A gravelled driveway leading to a detached outbuilding (formerly a garage) is located to the north elevation and the rear of the property. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles and the former garage has been divided to create useful storage. Gardens and grounds extend to south elevation, enclosed within a beautiful Cotswold stone wall, the gardens provide complete privacy and the magical feeling of escapism as soon as you walk through the gate. Lovingly designed and planted, the vibrant gardens are a true joy and have been feature on the local garden trail over the years. A variety of plants and mature trees enhance the feeling of tranquillity as well providing a backdrop of colour. Areas of lawn interspersed by mature trees and well stocked borders. A flagstone patio immediately adjoins the house and provides a great spot for outside dining. Further features include a pond and detached Cotswold stone outbuilding with flagstone floor and exposed A frame timbers. Currently used as a store, the building offers great potential subject to listed building consent. Fernleigh benefits from access over the driveway.
• Gravelled Driveway with Outbuilding/Former Garage
• Exquisite Gardens
• Cotswold Stone Outbuilding
• Store
• Total Plot 0.38 of an Acre
Guide Price
£1,000,000
WITHIN EASY REACH...
Stroud – 4 miles
Kemble Railway Station – 9.3 miles
Cirencester – 11 miles
Cheltenham – 13 miles
Gloucester – 14 miles
Bath – 31 miles
Bristol – 33 miles
All distances are approximate
• Hall
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Utility/Scullery
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room
• Drawing Room
• Cloakroom
• Main Bedroom Suite with Ensuite Bathroom
• 5 Further Bedrooms
• 2 Further Bath/Shower Rooms
• Kitchenette
• Home Office
Situation
Chalford is positioned within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the centres of Stroud and Cirencester. Known for its winding lanes and quaint corners studded with Cotswold stone homes, there are an abundance of beautiful walks on the doorstep. Facilities include nearby churches and Chalford Hill Primary School, just 0.2 of a mile down the pretty Cotswold lane. Encircled by stunning Cotswold countryside, Chalford and adjoining villages offer a variety of amenities and community, including a community run shop in the High Street, Thomas Keble Secondary School (0.9 of a mile) and Puddleducks Pre-school (0.3 of a mile). Tesco Metro and Frithwood Doctors Surgery are located just 0.8 of a mile on foot, whilst Eastcombe stores (1 mile) offers a variety of produce. Chalford also benefits from two local Cafes, Boho Bakery, located within Chalford Hill and The Lavender Bakehouse in Chalford Vale. 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 miles) and Kemble (9.3 miles) provide a direct line to London Paddington. Ofcom states that Superfast broadband via open reach is available at this address, indoor mobile phone signal is likely with Three and EE.
Floorplan
Useful Information
Tenure: Freehold.
Postcode: GL6 8EL.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Whitaker Seager.
Fixtures and Fittings: Some mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authorities: Stroud District Council. Council Tax Band F.
Please note: in rural locations the map may not be 100% accurate
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Nearby Chalford
Chalford Village Shop
Tesco Express
Eastcombe Stores and Post Office
Lavender Bakehouse
Boho Bakery
Kings Head Pub
Chalford Hill Primary School
Thomas Keble Secondary School
Bussage C of E Primary School
Chalford Sports and Social Club
Thomas Keble Sports Centre
Fitness Mill
Stroud Railway Station
Kemble Railway Station
M5 junction 13
Chalfest
Scarecrow Trail
The Cotswold Show and Food Festival
Our guide to Chalford

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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