Arundel Mill Lane, Stroud

Arundel Mill Cottage is one of seven period cottages purchased and converted by Stroud Preservation Trust in 1990. Work was also undertaken to restore the weir and mill pond.

Arundel Mill Cottage is a semi-detached Cotswold stone property offering a wealth of charm and character throughout. Approached from a gated entrance onto a chipping driveway with parking to the side for one car, further benefiting from a gated driveway to the side that could alternatively be used as additional outside space. Steps lead up to a further area with garden sheds. A gate leads into a beautifully private front garden with flagstones and a sunken terrace with a stunning vine over a pergola that creates a lovely place to sit in the summer months with raised borders and a hedged backdrop. The sound of water can be heard in the background, providing a great atmosphere before you even walk into the cottage.

Internally, entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. A very spacious sitting room with views to the garden and grounds beyond with an open fireplace and great under stairs storage. A fitted kitchen. The kitchen also has a freestanding range style cooker, ceramic sink and overall, is a fantastic social space with the decor giving a lovely rustic feel with exposed stonework to one wall. Door leads to downstairs cloak and shower room combined with utility room Door to the side leads out to the side garden. The ground floor has slate flooring throughout, making it ideal for a family and pets.

To the first floor, you are greeted with a wealth of beams and wonderful exposed wooden staircase adding to the charm of this property. A very modern family bathroom suite with moulded sink and vanity unit with tiled flooring and surround. Bedroom two is a double bedroom with views to the garden and grounds and a good sized single bedroom to the rear. A further room, ideal for a home office/playroom completes this floor. To the second floor, a beautiful open landing leads to the bedroom one which benefits from eaves storage and a dormer providing views to the grounds.

The grounds offer a formal lawned area, woodland and eating areas surrounding the Mill Pond, it is the perfect place for children to play hide and seek or to read a good book with a glass of wine on a Sunday afternoon.

The grounds are enjoyed by six other cottages. The gardens are magical and come into their own in the seasons and offer a great location to be part of a community and have gatherings. The cottage has kept its character and has been modernised sympathetically throughout and enjoyed by the current family for some years.

Arundel Mill is tucked away on the edge of Stroud town, overlooking the grounds and Mill pond. Also a short walk to the river and canal with fantastic walks along the canal path and up to Butterow and Rodborough.
Stroud sits below the western escarpment of the Cotswold Hills, encircled by five sweeping valleys. Has been described as "The Covent Garden of the Cotswolds". A short walk or cycle to the town and railway. Stroud is a well-known centre for arts and crafts. The weekly Farmers Market voted the best in the country and the indoor Five Valleys shopping centre; An annual textile festival is held in the town as well as various exhibitions at the Subscription Rooms and at The Museum in the Park. A wealth of local pubs and restaurants and the very well regarded Stroud brewery offering great social events with ethical and organic beer has become a very cherished landmark . Stroud has two state Grammar Schools, for boys and girls, and Archway School, a mixed Comprehensive Secondary School. Nearby are several Independent Schools such as Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, Wycliffe College in Stonehouse and the prestigious Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College are approximately 30 minutes away. Good transport links with London Paddington by train and Bath and Bristol by car.

AGENT NOTE: The property is leasehold with a 999 year lease from 1990, annual ground rent of £50.00. Freeholder is Stroud Preservation Trust. Maintenance of the grounds is shared amongst all cottages.