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April Cottage is a beautifully presented character property in a quiet country lane location above Nailsworth. This south facing position is home to just a few properties, with no passing traffic. As such it is private, yet is still very much part of the thriving local community, with the shops and amenities of the town within easy reach and a first class view across the Newmarket valley to Shortwood at the front. The property is built using traditional methods from Cotswold Stone and has been improved by the current owners, with over 2200 sq.ft. Of living space arranged over three floors.
A welcoming entrance hall, 16’ sitting room with wood burning stove, conservatory, 16’ dining room, 16’ kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom/W.c are on the ground floor. A staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor, with a landing, principal suite with double bedroom, dressing room/study and shower room, further double bedroom and shower room on this level. Two further double bedrooms and a bathroom are found at the top of the house, with another second floor room accessed via a staircase in the principal suite – an ideal work from home space or occasional fifth bedroom. The property is tastefully decorated, and naturally light and airy, and the windows at the front of the property take in the superb view. A brilliant, spacious home in a wonderful location, and a must for your viewing list.
The interior is complemented by gardens, a large carport and parking. There is a pretty courtyard area to the front of the house, with a gate leading out on to the lane. This is a good place to sit in the sun and take in the view across the valley and the current owner has a table and chairs here, by the kitchen door. Steps lead up at the side of the house where there is a super terrace over the carport. This space is finished with decking and a balustrade and is the perfect spot to eat or socialise as it also takes advantage of the fantastic view and southerly aspect. The majority of the garden is at the rear of the house which has been carefully landscaped and laid mainly to lawn with established shrubs, a mature twisted hazel and a sitting area. There is a detached double carport with electric light and power underneath the terrace, and the properties on this road have use of a turning space at the end of the no though road.
“What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?” - these are the opening lines of the world-famous poem Leisure by W H Davies, written in 1911 while he was living in a cottage at Watledge. Today, Nailsworth has changed a great deal since Davies’ time, but there is still much to stand and stare at in the bustling town centre, home to many independent businesses, selling everything from artisan bread, meat and fish to stationery, fashion and handmade jewellery. Nestling at the bottom of steep wooded hills, Nailsworth is now an attractive and vibrant shopping destination, with a large selection of interesting speciality shops and cafes, including the famous Williams Food Hall and Hobbs House Bakery. It is a quirky and friendly town, with a good selection of restaurants, as well as three supermarkets, a regular farmers’ market and a ‘green’ football club. Nailsworth is well positioned for both town and country. Just four miles away is Stroud, with more comprehensive shopping, educational and leisure facilities, connected by bus services. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (4 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester and Swindon, with London Paddington only 90 minutes away.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
We understand that all mains services are connected to the property.
Council Tax
Band - E