Frome Avenue, Stroud

The Limes a substantial Victorian three-storey red bricked town house, situated a short walk from Stroud centre and railway station, in a cul de sac location. A wonderful family home that has been bought back to life by the current owner following a programme of total renovation throughout. This is truly restoration at its best, from the moment you arrive you are greeted by a very handsome home with parking at ease for three cars on a private driveway.

The property blends period features beautifully and seamlessly with modern living space. This is complimented by high specification and well thought out design, to provide wonderful space on each floor whilst sympathetically exposing the glorious character.

Internally accommodation over three floors comprises of: entrance hall with a stunning example of Minton tiles and half height wood panelling which extends throughout the hallways of the property. Drawing room complete with wooden panelling, coving and Victorian fireplace.

On approach to the central hall modern glass doors lead to Kitchen, side entrance hall and family room.
Family room completed by multimedia wall with soft lighting, fire and TV, French doors lead out to the garden, perfect space for those nights in with the family

Step up to a wonderful, fitted kitchen, complete with carerra quartz worktops, central island, providing a wealth of cabinets and built in appliances. Opening to the dining area where the bi fold doors open to the garden, complimented by a visual pantry & wine cellar, this truly is perfect entertaining space.

A separate entrance to the side provides a downstairs cloakroom and a great reception, perfect home office/playroom/bedroom five (this space cloud provides perfect location for private consultancy having the separate entrance).

To the floors above four wonderful double bedrooms, each having a wealth of light, two with ensuite shower rooms, completed by a family bathroom and study.

Each bathroom suite is unique and designed with textured tiles, mood lighting along with underfloor heating.

This is not only a stunning period home, but the attention to detail is exceptional and must be viewed to be appreciated fully.

Summary of works

The property has undergone complete and total restoration in 2024, both internally and externally. As part of the schedule of works undertaken during the vast renovation the central heating system has been replaced with a brand new system and the electrics renewed and rewired.

Outdoor Living Space

Time has been taken to create contemporary living space that connects with outside perfectly for Alfresco dining at its finest.
This has been completely designed and landscaped to create an L shaped garden.

Raised planters inset within a newly built reinforced wall to include horizontal wooden fencing, creating a modern twist - with lawned and dining terraces, designed to provide an ease of maintenance and attractively completed with soft lighting

To the side a gate provides access to the front driveway.

Making this a home perfect for a family.

The property benefits from being a short walk to a convenience store, The Clothiers arms public house and the very popular primary school on Rodborough Hill. Stroud centre and railway station are a short distance away, along with fantastic walks along the canal path, up to Butterow and Rodborough. A longer walk/short drive from the house provides the most picturesque Minchinhampton Common where you can get lovely ice cream from Winstone’s Parlour or a bite to eat at The Old Lodge or The Bear at Rodborough Hotel.

Stroud sits below the western escarpment of the Cotswold Hills, encircled by five sweeping valleys. Stroud has been described as "The Covent Garden of the Cotswolds". Stroud is a well-known centre for arts and crafts and the weekly Farmers Market has been voted the best in the country and the newly completed indoor Five Valleys shopping centre is a fantastic attraction.

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. Stroud has 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.