An exceptional family house, beautifully presented and with a delightful west facing garden.

Description

Leonard Stanley House is a spectacular double fronted Grade II listed former Mill owners home in a secluded hamlet on the outskirts of Leonard Stanley. Believed to date back to c1800 the property retains a great deal of its original features and the splendid proportions befitting the era.

A central doorway leads into a wonderful entrance hallway with the original staircase sweeping to the upper floors, and doors to the principle reception rooms. The drawing room and dining room are positioned to the front of the property with large twelve-pane shuttered sash windows and retained period features throughout. A doorway leads from the drawing room to the rear where you will find a less formal sitting room/snug which leads into accommodation with great annexe potential. The formal dining room is linked to the kitchen and is a magnificent entertaining space.

The well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room has a wonderful outlook across the garden, a generous dining area complete with wood-burning stove and a range of bespoke newly fitted units. The kitchen has been designed with entertaining in mind and is complete with Aga, integrated ovens, hob, fridges, wine fridge and dishwasher. The adjacent boot/boiler room is equipped with additional larder fridge and freezer while the utility has a useful secondary dishwasher.

Two staircases serve upstairs, the rear servants staircase has double doors from the first floor onto a noteworthy Regency iron balcony which overlooks the rear garden. The two principle bedrooms are located on the first floor at the front and are grand rooms with large shuttered sash windows, integrated wardrobes and stylish en suites. Between these two wonderful rooms is a stunning landing library which is a particular feature of the property. The first floor has a further two bedrooms, linen room and family bathroom, and the second floor is home to a further five generous bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Externally the property sits in more than 1/2 acre of grounds and has a large gravelled driveway, plus an area of land opposite the house which sits alongside the railway viaduct and the weir on the river Frome. The property is attached on the north side to the former mill-manager's house, now a charming residential dwelling.

The large level rear garden is delightful, boasting a westerly aspect and views across open pastureland. Laid predominantly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs the garden offers huge potential to create a more elaborate formal garden, or retain the wonderfully open, green space that it is currently. A large patio adjoining the property ideal for entertaining is framed by box hedging and mature roses.

Location

Beards Mill is a secluded hamlet on the outskirts of Leonard Stanley with close links to Stroud's rich industrial heritage. Leonard Stanley and neighbouring Kings Stanley benefit from a range of amenities to include a local store, a convenient Co-operative store with post office, a hairdresser, a public house, and two good primary schools close-by. Stonehouse is approximately a mile away and has a vibrant high street offering a good range of shops and amenities, alongside a railway station with a direct line into London (Paddington). Junction 13 of the M5 motorway is approximately 2 miles away and the nearby town of Stroud (3.5 miles) recently named as the best place to live (2021) by The Times, has a train station and a comprehensive range of shopping facilities alongside the famous weekly Farmer's Market and the fabulous 'Five Valleys' shopping centre which offers an excellent mix of street food traders and independent shopping.

Square Footage: 6,276 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Additional Info

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity, gas and water, shared private drainage. Central heating system installed 2022.
Council tax: Band G