Southview
Guide price £385,000
The Property
Occupying a picturesque Cotswold setting, close to the heart of Painswick lies this traditional stone cottage. Having been tastefully modernised the property boasts wellappointed accommodation full of character. Formerly a Weavers cottage and believed to date back to the mid 1800’s the property is rich in history whilst also affording the comforts of contemporary living. Features include, exposed Cotswold stone walls and exposed beams throughout. Located on the ground floor is a sitting/dining room, with a stone mullioned window to the front elevation and feature fireplace with woodburning stove inset offering a warming focal point to the room. Adjoining the sitting room is a comprehensive kitchen fitted with shaker style units, oak work tops, oven, hob and extractor hood. There is space for a washing machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen provides access to the garden. A wooden staircase leads to the first floor where there is a double and single bedroom/home office, both with stone mullioned windows and south facing views. A generous family bathroom is also located at this level. An impressive main bedroom is positioned on the second floor with exposed ‘A’ frame beams also affording elevated views
Outside
The garden is such an asset to this charming property. Having been recently re-landscaped with a new seating terrace to the top of the garden to take full advantage of the stunning south facing valley views. Below this lies a slightly lower dining terrace providing an ideal position for a fire pit and entertaining. The third lower terrace complete with a further seating area is ideally positioned to catch the morning sun with a cup of coffee. A useful and secure pedestrian gate is located to the far boundary. Agents Note: Neighbouring Teasel Cross Cottage has pedestrian access up the initial central steps to the right into their own private garden.
Situation
Known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’ Painswick is an exceedingly popular Gloucestershire village, known for its picturesque church and grounds and idyllic streets studded with Cotswold houses and cottages. Facilities include a primary school, boutique hotel, restaurant, two public houses, a variety of shops, a medical centre and a popular golf course. A plethora of country walks are located right on your doorstep including the Cotswold Way and Painswick Beacon. Neighbouring Stroud has recently been named as ‘The Best Place to Live in the UK’ by The Sunday Times and provides an award winning weekly farmers market as well as several supermarkets including Waitrose. Nearby Cheltenham Spa, famed for its Regency architecture and Racecourse is located just 10.4 miles away. A mainline railway station at Stroud provides a direct line to London Paddington within 90 minutes.
Floorplan
Useful Information
Tenure: Freehold
Postcode: GL6 6XU
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 rating D
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Nearby Painswick
The Premier
Painswick Fabrics
Painswick Pharmacy Ltd
Painswick Hotel
The Oak
St Michael’s Restaurant
Croft County Primary School
Sheepscombe County Primary School
Cranham C Of E VA Primary School
Painswick RFC and Sports Club
Painswick Golf Club
Painswick Cricket Club
Stroud Railway Station
M5 Junction 11a
Gloucestershire Airport
Art Couture Festival Painswick
The Company of the Greenman
Cheltenham Festival – Gold Cup
Our guide to Painswick
Situated on the Cotswold Way National Trail, this is wonderful walking country – the Cotswold Way runs right through the town – attracting visitors which temporarily swell the town’s population of around 2,000.
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