Suite F, The Old Dutch Barn, Westend
Stonehouse
Gloucestershire
GL10 3GE
Rodborough Lane, Stroud
Guide price £795,000
5 Bedroom House - Detached
- Substantial five-bedroom detached family home on the edge of Rodborough Common
- Spacious family sitting room/dining room with log burner and views across Stroud
- Study and Snug with French doors to the garden with views to open fields
- Fitted dining kitchen, central island, good sized utility room with access to grounds
- Four double bedrooms and one single bedroom all with a wealth of natural light
- Four piece family bathroom complimented by a downstairs cloak & shower room
- Perfect outdoor social space, sun terraces, lawn, meadow, greenhouse and fruit trees
- Secluded setting combining privacy with excellent accessibility, views to fields & across Stroud
- Driveway with parking for three/four vehicles and single garage
- VIEWERS MUST BE IN A POSTION TO PROCEED
A substantial five-bedroom detached family home, positioned on the edge of Rodborough Common and cherished by the current owners for 17 years. Set in an elevated spot with breathtaking views across Stroud, the property perfectly combines privacy with convenience, being within walking distance of the town centre and train station. The accommodation includes a light-filled garden room/entrance porch, spacious dining kitchen with utility and shower room, a characterful dining room with wood-burning stove, family sitting room, snug, and study. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the home offers a driveway with parking for three/four vehicles, a garage, gardens and meadow, lawns with terraces, fruit trees, greenhouse. This is a delightful home full of potential, offering generous space, charm, and a wonderful setting for family life. VIEWERS MUST BE IN A POSITION TO PROCEED
A substantial five-bedroom detached family home which has been enjoyed by the current owners for 17 years, enjoying an enviable elevated setting. The property combines seclusion with convenience. Its position commands breathtaking views across open fields and Stroud whilst being just moments from the town’s center and train station. Perfect for those Sunday walks.
On approach, detached single garage, gentle sloping driveway with space for three/four vehicles, stone walling, and mature planting that immediately create a sense of privacy and seclusion. Steps lead from the driveway to the property.
Internally, a garden room/entrance porch with a glazed roof and full-height windows offering a wealth of natural light, the elevated position allows for a superb vista across the valley, perfect to sit and enjoy a morning coffee whilst taking in the views, finished with terracotta tiles and a door to the hall. Entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and doors to the dining, kitchen, and reception rooms.
Fitted dining kitchen with windows to the front and side, offering ample space for a six-seater dining table. The room is filled with natural light and enjoys pleasant garden views. Shaker-style base and wall-mounted cabinets in cream with solid wood worktops, complemented by a slimline range cooker, built-in microwave, and space for additional appliances. A useful under-stairs cupboard provides storage, while a central island offers both workspace and a social focal point.
The kitchen opens to a spacious utility room with matching cabinets, work surfaces, and terracotta flooring for a seamless finish. Sink inset to work top, with space and plumbing for appliances. Door to the garden and a very useful downstairs shower room and WC.
Three delightful receptions provide fantastic space for any family. Leading firstly into the dining room, a warm and characterful space, ideal for family meals or entertaining. A wood-burning stove sits within a rustic fireplace with a wooden mantel, perfect for those winter evenings. A large front window captures far-reaching views, while exposed beams add charm. The open-plan connection to the family/sitting room creates a sociable and flowing layout. Door leads to the study and the snug. Step down into a fantastic sitting/family room where multiple windows flood the space with natural light and frame lovely views, making it perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. French doors lead to the snug and study, a cosy retreat that works well as a second sitting area or reading space, with windows to the side and rear and further French doors opening to the garden. At the far end, the study offers an ideal home office or reading room. This versatile area also lends itself to informal family use or hobbies with access from both reception areas.
Stairs rise from the entrance hall to a bright first-floor landing, with windows overlooking the fields to the rear. Doors to all bedrooms and family bathroom, with access to the loft.
Bedroom one is a generous double with wonderful views across the valley. The room features exposed beams and a wealth of fitted wardrobes, space for free-standing furniture, creating a restful sanctuary. Bedroom two is a double room with a side window overlooking the garden and fields. Bedroom three is also a double, with a rear-facing window. Bedroom four is a charming double with built-in shelving and storage, and views across the valley. Bedroom five, currently used as a home office, is a single room with elevated valley views from its front-facing window. It also suits use as a study, a child’s bedroom, or a hobby room. The first-floor accommodation is completed by the family bathroom.
The family bathroom comprises a four-piece suite, include a separate shower enclosure with a stained-glass feature, and a window provides a wealth of natural light.
A truly spacious family home that is inviting and can be enjoyed by all.
AGENTS NOTE:
Stamp Duty at £795,000 First Time Buyer £29,750, Moving House £29,750, Additional Property £69,500
The gardens are a true highlight of this home, offering a wonderful balance of space, privacy, and rural charm. Set against a backdrop of rolling countryside, the grounds extend across different levels, creating a series of inviting areas for both relaxation and play.
The property enjoys gardens to both sides, thoughtfully arranged to create a variety of terraces, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. From the side gate and study doors, the grounds open out onto sweeping lawns, mature shrubs and fruit trees, offering ample space for family activities. A greenhouse offers scope for keen gardeners, while beyond, a more a rustic corner. Where the current owner has a firepit area, a perfect place to gather on summer evenings and take in the far-reaching views.
Whether enjoying a morning coffee on the terrace, reading in the hammock, or sitting around the fire as the sun sets, the garden and meadow together form a delightful extension of the home, offering something for every season. The meadow offers that rustic feel with wild grasses and planting whilst you can enjoy such a picturesque open aspect to fields. AGENTS NOTE the meadow area does have restrictions applied to include no permanent structures are erected.
A further garden accessed from the utility room and side garden gate leading to a paved sun terrace, a perfect spot for that morning coffee, surrounded by a mature climbing wisteria and trees, with view across the valley.
To the front a wealth of mature borders with steps leading to the driveway where the garage is located on a approach with double timber doors, provides useful storage.
The elevated position of the home allows for spectacular outlooks across the valley towards Stroud, framed by mature trees which provide both shelter and privacy.
Rodborough and Butterow is one of the local elevations above Stroud and is considered to be a highly desirable residential area. The area takes full advantage of wonderful views between Stroud and National Trust owned Rodborough Common.
Active community with two popular primary schools, along with a lovely local pub, The Prince Albert, renowned for musical events just walking distance from the property.
Rodborough Common, set within 300 acres National Trust land, is easily recognised by The Fort, a folly surrounded by grassland, home to both rare and common native flora and fauna. Panoramic views of the Stroud valleys and Severn estuary. The commons enjoy Commoners’ Rights, and during the summer months herds of cows and horses roam freely.
Attractions include, acclaimed Winston’s Ice-cream factory. Former 17th century coaching inn, The Bear at Rodborough, a popular venue for social occasions and sun trapped beer garden with golf course nearby.
Amenities available in Stroud include grammar and independent schools, restaurants, public houses, leisure and sports centres, supermarkets and award winning weekly farmers market. Superb indoor shopping centre complete with a delightful food hall and independent shops.
Stroud benefits from excellent transport links main railway station with regular services to London (Paddington). Junction 13 (M5 motorway) 5 miles away
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