A charming and very well presented Cotswold stone Grade II* listed house in a popular lane below hundreds of acres of National Trust common land with lovely views across the valley, many character features and gardens
Vale View is a pretty Grade II* listed Cotswold stone cottage situated in an elevated location just below Rodborough Common. This location allows for easy access to local amenities and well regarded Gastrells School with hundreds of acres of National Trust land found just up the hill at Rodborough and Minchinhampton commons. The property is built using traditional methods under a pitched roof. Historic England web site states that it was probably built in the 17th Century and notes the two light stone mullion windows and drip moulding as good examples of the vernacular. The cottage has been the subject of modernisation in recent years and the current owner has made further improvements during their tenure - the property now benefits from a re fitted kitchen with contemporary cabinets.
The characterful accommodation is arranged over three floors and comprises an entrance hall, 18' sitting/dining room and modern kitchen on the ground floor. A staircase leads up from the reception room to the first floor, with a good landing with space for a study area and a double bedroom on this level. Another bedroom and a bathroom are at the top of the house, on the second floor. Original character features are found throughout the property, and tasteful colour schemes have been used throughout. An interesting home steeped in history, and very much one for your viewing list.
The garden is located a few steps up from the cottage. It has a lawned area, a couple of raised vegetable beds and a seating area from where you can enjoy the view. There is a path next to the garden for the neighbouring two properties to access their cottages.
Amenities available within the vicinity include the well regarded Gastrells School which is a short walk down the road the Kings Head public house, with hundreds of acres of National Trust land at Rodborough and Minchinhampton Commons found just up the road. A wider range of facilities are available in nearby Stroud approximately 2 miles distant to include an excellent range of state and private schools, restaurants and public houses, an award winning weekly farmers market, leisure and sports centre and also a main line railway station with intercity services connecting with London (Paddington). Gloucester (8 miles), Cheltenham (12 miles) Cirencester (15 miles) and Bristol (20 miles) and respectively Junction 13 (M5 motorway) is also within easy driving distance.
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