Cheltenham Road, Painswick, Stroud

Washwell House is a beautiful example of a grade II listed residence and is set in approximately 1.25 acres of gardens. The property is located in the delightful village of Painswick and is approached from Lower Washwell Lane. A private tree lined driveway opens to formal lawns, a small orchard, a wealth of mature trees and stunning views.

This property has been owned by one family for over 43 years and has been loved and enjoyed by four generations. The main house exudes character and grandeur and is accessed via beautiful original doors that lead into a spacious entrance hall. The drawing room occupies the left hand side of the ground floor and provides a wonderful family space with incredible natural light, sash windows and original fireplace. A conservatory is accessed via the drawing room and provides a great space for additional living. The dining room is a fantastic size with high ceilings, lovely views to the grounds and beautiful sash windows providing an abundance of light to the room. There are two cellars located underneath both reception rooms with access from the conservatory. A hallway provides access to the dining room, downstairs cloakroom, morning room and front door out to the Cheltenham road. The morning room is a great cosy reception, office or reading room with a picturesque window seat and views to the fields. The kitchen breakfast room is a generous size and refurbished, would be a great family space, complemented by an oil fired aga. A hallway from the kitchen provides access to a spacious laundry room, downstairs cloakroom and back stairs leading to the first floor.

To the first floor, four light and airy rooms take full advantage of open views of the grounds. A wet room that is accessible from two bedrooms and the main landing. The fourth bedroom occupies the right hand side of the property and has an en suite shower room and a separate landing with stairs leading down into the laundry room. To the second floor, a spacious landing with storage and skylights, leading to two further double bedrooms, a generous single bedroom
ursery and a family bathroom. A small hallway in between bedroom six and seven leads into a walk-through attic that provides a great amount of space for storage. A small landing gives access to further a bathroom and a staircase leading down to the first floor.

It is important to note that the property does require restoration throughout in order to restore it to it's former glory. Washwell House represents a once in a generation opportunity to acquire one of Painswick's finest homes.

The grounds of Washwell House include beautiful lawns, mature trees, a large enclosed vegetable/herb garden and wonderful views to the hills. The property has it's own tennis court and swimming pool. The swimming pool is in need of maintenance and some refurbishment but provides a fantastic opportunity for any family. There are two entrances to the grounds, one via Cheltenham road and the other via Lower Washwell Lane. There is the possibility of having a third entrance to the side of the cottage but this is currently used as a courtyard and garden area.

To the side of the cottage there is a stable that is currently used as a workshop and storage. The property benefits from an open barn, perfect for storage or conversion as it is nestled into the orchard and set back from the main residence and could have its own access from the treelined driveway.

Washwell House has the benefit of an attached cottage, known as Vine Cottage. This would be perfect additional accommodation for the main house or a separate home for family. The cottage is accessed via an enclosed vinery that has doors leading to the main residence, a store room with a door leading out onto Cheltenham Road. Internally, an open plan kitchen/snug with stairs leading to the first floor. A separate spacious sitting room is situated to the side of the cottage with a door leading out onto a courtyard garden. To the first floor, a small double bedroom, bathroom and a great additional storage space or hobby room.

Painswick is an idyllic historic village known for its quaint narrow streets, beautiful views, traditional properties in Cotswold stone. A designated area of outstanding natural beauty, having the well known Rococo gardens a short distance from the house.

There are several local shops, galleries, tearooms and restaurants in the village along with a pharmacy, doctors’ surgery and dentists. Recreational opportunities in the village include tennis, rugby and bowls clubs with many other groups including badminton and amateur dramatics, meeting at the Painswick Centre.

Painswick is conveniently located to Stroud where you can enjoy the award winning weekly farmers’ market. Cheltenham is also a short drive away with its large selection of stores, cafes, restaurants and cocktail bars.

Painswick has a playgroup and primary school with many excellent secondary schools (private, grammar and state) being available in the surrounding towns of Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester. Stroud benefits from excellent transport links from the main railway station with regular services to London Paddington (1hr 30mins). West London is approximately a 1hr 45 mins drive via J15 of the M4