2 bedroom cottage for sale

A charming example of a period home set on the edge of Stroud centre in the most wonderful setting. Grade II listed attached cottage, beautifully presented with accommodation over three floors. Private gates provide access to two cottages with parking for two cars. Benefitting from private garden & sun terrace along with the wonderful grounds of Arundel Mill. Internally a wealth of beams and exposed stonework throughout. Sitting room complete with log burner and lovely leaded windows over look the garden. Open plan to fitted dining kitchen, a useful utility area. Master bedroom having doors leading to the garden and a lovely en-suite bathroom. Separate shower room. Attic guest bedroom complete with dressing area & home office space and cloakroom. Throughout a wealth of storage. Gardens to the front, private sun terrace to the rear a short walk from the cottage with steps leading down to the wonderful grounds & Mill pond enjoyed by 7 residents. A true community tucked away a short walk from Stroud Centre & railway station. A real Gem.

A charming example of a Grade II listed attached cottage. Built in Cotswold stone with accommodation over three floors. This property offers charm, and a wealth of period features throughout blended beautifully with open plan living space. Situated a short walk from all Stroud centre has to offer along with an ease of access to the railway station. The location provides a scenic outlook and beautiful grounds.

On approach a five bar gate leads to a private driveway for Safflower House and neighbouring cottage. Parking for two cars with wood store and bike shed. Sweeping railway sleeper steps provide access to this delightful cottage and gardens.

Direct access into a delightful sitting room open plan to a dining kitchen and utility area. Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor and space saving stairs lead to loft guest bedroom and home office space.

The sitting room is a delight from the moment you walk in, a wealth of exposed beams and stonework. Leaded light windows overlooking the garden with mullion stone surround. A raised log burner takes centre stage, perfect for those cosy winter evenings. Open plan to dining area and fitted kitchen.

Fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall mounted cabinets painted in a soft green blends beautifully alongside exposed Cotswold stone wall with low picture window overlooking the garden. Built in electric oven and hob, with space for further appliances. Ceramic sink and drainer inset to worktop. Dining area provides space for four seater table and chairs. There is a utility area housing the boiler, with space for washing machine and fridge/freezer.

Space saving stairs lead to the loft into bedroom two/guest room. Further stairs lead down to a hallway with a shower room and under stairs storage and master bedroom suite.

Master bedroom suite with stunning mullion window surrounds to leaded light windows over looking the garden, French doors lead out to the garden. Wall to wall mirror wardrobes and door leading to en-suite bathroom. A three piece suite complete with three corner bath. A wonderful bedroom to wake up in and sit outside whilst enjoying a morning coffee.

A separate shower room nicely presented with enclosed shower cubicle. Hand wash basin and toilet.

Bedroom two is a delightful room exposed beams to the eaves and floor, Velux windows provide views across the valley to Butterow. The current owners have two single beds and use as home office as well as a bedroom, complimented by a wealth of storage into the eaves. The room opens to a cloakroom area with vanity basin and toilet and free standing double wardrobe. A trapdoor that creates privacy from below and encloses the opening.

Grounds - To the front a pathway follows from the driveway up to the garden gate. All laid to lawn with planting and lovely Tiered gardens with, garden shed, log store and stepping stones across the lawn lead to the French doors into the master bedroom.

To the rear a pathway leads to a private sun terrace complete with potting/garden shed, lovey views across the valley and Mill pond. Steps lead to the communal grounds, formal lawned area, surrounded by woodland and lovely eating areas surrounding the Mill Pond, it is the perfect place to read a good book with a glass of wine on a Sunday afternoon. The grounds are enjoyed by the residents of Arundel Mill cottages and Saffron House along with Saffron Cottage.

The gardens are magical and come into their own in the seasons and offer a great location to be part of a community and have gatherings.

Safflower House is situated in a very pretty setting on the edge of Stroud town. A short walk to the river and canal with fantastic walks along the canal path and up to Butterow and Rodborough.

Stroud sits below the western escarpment of the Cotswold Hills, encircled by five sweeping valleys. Has been described as "The Covent Garden of the Cotswolds". A short walk or cycle to the town and railway. Stroud is a well-known centre for arts and crafts. The 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.

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.

AGENT NOTE: The property is leasehold with a 999 year lease from 1990, ground rent of £50.00 per annum. Each cottage owner owns part of the freehold of the grounds. Stroud Preservation Trust are the freeholder for the cottages. All cottages pay £10.00 per month towards the maintenance of the grounds and driveways.