Westrip, Stroud

What is not to love about this Grade II listed Cotswold stone farmhouse (Listing number 1267361). We understand from the vendors that the property has Tudor origins and was substantially expanded in the early 19th Century. The house is charming from first sight, wonderful period architecture features complimented by a wealth of natural light throughout. Set in the heart of Westrip the property takes full advantage of stunning views over an area of outstanding natural beauty. The location provides a great opportunity to be part of a wonderful community and fringes a residential area with access to local amenities including the village pub a short walk from the house and wonderful walks in each direction. You are greeted by a private entrance with gates leading onto a paved driveway that extends to the side of the residence to provide an ease of parking.

The accommodation is over three floors with the potential for intergenerational living for two/three generations of one family to live together under one roof.

A fretwork porch and charming front door lead into the entrance hall. Stairs lead to the first floor,with doors to receptions and a ground floor bathroom. The main residence provides a formal dining room with a beautiful Cotswold stone inglenook fireplace, delightful window seat with garden views. The perfect room for those family gatherings at Christmas, whilst toasting chestnuts on the fire. Drawing room with wonderful expanse of light framed by a mullion stone bay window to the side. Open fireplace perfect for those winter evenings. Inner hallway with cloaks area leads to cloakroom/WC and steps lead to the kitchen/breakfast room. Handmade kitchen with solid wooden worktops provide a wealth of space, dresser style units. French doors leading to the garden. Opening to breakfast eating area with garden views, raised log burner providing a wonderful cosy area. The utility/boot room provides incredible period features to include vaulted ceiling, original wash copper with ironing stone and bread oven along with flagstone flooring. From the main entrance hall further accommodation lends itself to be an annexe comprising a bathroom suite within the main hall a door then leads into the family sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. A utility room with access to the garden. Enclosed staircase leads to the first floor and provides access to bedrooms three and four. Bedroom four has vaulted celling with a door that provides access to steps down to a lovely sun terrace. Bedroom three has wonderful views across open fields and the grounds with access to the main landing. The annexe connects seamlessly to the house on both floors.

To the first floor of the main house two wonderful double bedrooms having delightful views and a wealth of character, complimented by a family bathroom. A modern four piece bathroom provides a double shower cubicle and a large bath with a view. Imagine the candles lit, reading your favourite book and relaxing whilst looking out to open fields with a glass of wine. To the second floor stairs lead to the attic space, a landing with access to two lovely bedrooms with dormers that take in the views, complimented by a central games/playroom. Perfect teenage hideout or home office spaces. Complimented by a wealth of exposed beams.

This property has been enjoyed by two generations of one family over the last 15 years.

Outside

To the front is a level lawn with a selection of mature trees and shrubs, a walled backdrop with a wealth of planting to include a variety of climbing roses. A lovely area on the lawn to sit and relax with views to fields. Further borders to the front of the house provide further planting and mature shrubs.

Rear gardens are approached from wrought gates leading into a wonderful secret garden that provides a feeling of intimacy with a walled backdrop. Sun terrace with wildlife pond and surrounded by shrubs with an ease of access to the house. A central lawned area with pathways meandering around the garden, lead to a potting/garden shed, greenhouse and composting area. Steps lead to the rear of the house with an overhang creating perfect space for log store and access to the house and annexe. A further secluded sun terrace surrounded by shrubs with steps leading to bedroom four. This is idyllic if utilised as a self contained annexe providing a private outside space. Perfect garden for hide and seek or relaxing with a glass of wine and good book.

Westrip’ is an elevated residential area located near countryside in the Cotswold AONB, on the north west fringe of Stroud sat on the edge of Randwick village. The famous ‘Cotswold Way’ links up to Standish Woods (National Trust woodland), along the Cotswold escarpment to Haresfield Beacon. The community of Westrip benefits from a public house known as The Carpenters Arms.

Stroud is a well-known centre for arts and crafts and the weekly Farmers Market has been voted the best in the country, a wealth of independent shops and the Five Valleys shopping centre provides a wonderful selection of eateries and boutiques. 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 and Stonehouse railway stations offer a direct line service to London Paddington. This property also offers an ease of access to Junction 12 of the M5 North & South some 10 minutes away. From the neighbouring village of Randwick access is easily obtained to Gloucester.

Stroud benefits from a separate girls and boys grammar schools & Wycliffe College provides independent schooling. Foxmoor, Randwick & Cashes Green are the local primary school within the neighbouring locality