Bowbridge, Stroud

Looking for charm and character with wonderful walks and ease of access to all Stroud has to offer? This delightful three storey two bedroom attached Grade II cottage is a short walk from the canal and Butterow Hill.

From the garden gate, a delightful garden with cobbled path up to the entrance. Raised beds for growing vegetables or shrubs. A decked terrace using re-cycled railway steps, perfect for that morning coffee.

A side entrance porch provides cloaks area. Sitting room with exposed stone fireplace and raised hearth with log burner inset. A lovely backdrop of exposed stone wall all painted white. A dining area with door leading to the floors above. Slate flooring throughout and access to the kitchen.

Fitted kitchen with window to the side and door opening to the front garden. A range of base units, wooden worktops and a great pull out pantry cabinet provides that provides a wealth of space. Built-in oven, hob, fridge/freezer with plumbing for dishwasher.

To the first floor, ornate bespoke iron hand rail with exposed stone walled backdrop up to the landing. A lovely double bedroom to the front with painted floorboards. Views across the valley and built-in wardrobe. A stunning bathroom suite comprising a roll top bath taking centre stage, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and candles lit after a long day. Corner shower cubicle and basin with WC. Very useful utility cupboard housing the washing machine with linen shelving above.

The second floor leads directly into the loft bedroom, a very good sized double room with a wealth of eaves storage. Window to the side and Velux to the rear. Exposed floorboards throughout and fitted wardrobe also housing the boiler. A lovely light and spacious room with space for freestanding furniture.

To the rear of the property, access from the garden gate around the side, over neighbouring driveway. A path leads to a small raised terrace that provides views across the valley up to The Heavens and Lypiatt. The property has been very well looked after and has new windows, all in keeping with the period.

A tranquil location neatly tucked below Butterrow Hill, close to the historic Thames and Severn canal on the south eastern approach to Stroud. Fantastic walks along the waterside for miles and up Butterrow and nearby Rodborough common.

You can take full advantage of all Stroud has to offer. A short walk or cycle from the property to the town and railway. The meeting point of five valleys, the historic town of Stroud is a well-known centre for arts and crafts. The well-known 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 in Stroud.

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.

Stroud has good transport links with London Paddington by train and Bath and Bristol by car.