A wonderful semi detached Edwardian home in a no through road on the outskirts of Stonehouse that has been the subject of clever, comprehensive renovation and extension with four bedrooms, beautifully landscaped gardens and a stunning, statement 30′ kitchen/family room.
St. Fabians is a handsome Edwardian semi detached house in a small cul de sac on the outskirts of Stonehouse. This road is always popular, and allows for easy access to the shops, amenities and train station of the town with canal side walks just across the road and well regarded Wycliffe school close by. The property was built in 1912 using traditional methods from red brick under a pitched roof. The current owners fell in love with the handsome façade of the property and promptly purchased the house in 2019. They then set about creating a home that honoured the vernacular of the original property whilst introducing contemporary design principals that we expect from the modern home today. The renovation is thorough and nothing short of outstanding - original character features have been carefully retained, and the rear of the house has been extended to create a truly first class kitchen/family room that would grace a property of any value.
A welcoming entrance hall with fireplace and tiled floor, 15’ sitting room with bay window, shower room, useful utility room and the statement kitchen/family room are on the ground floor. The latter is a superb room by any standard, measuring 30' x 22', with all the space you could need to cook, eat, entertain and relax. Full height glazed doors slide open at the rear, connecting the house and garden, and there is a walk in pantry and clever, tasteful design touches everywhere you look. The original staircase leads up from the hall, with a landing, four bedrooms and a well appointed bathroom on this level. The whole house is tastefully decorated, light and spacious, and an absolute credit to the owners, who clearly have a real flair for design. A completely unique opportunity for one lucky buyer - an appointment to view is essential.
The property benefits from long level gardens at the front and rear and an 18' outbuilding with power and light. The front garden is laid to lawn, with a path leading to the front door past abundant borders stocked with a variety of established plants. The owners currently park outside the property in front of the house. They had planned to obtain permission to bring a drive into the property, as most of the neighbours have, but they enjoy the front garden so much as it is, and parking is so easy in the road, that they decided against it. The rear garden was very much part of the thorough renovation project and has been completely remodelled. A large paved terrace is set directly behind the house and this connects with the kitchen once the glazed doors are open. A couple of steps lead up to a long lawn, with a gravel path that leads to the rear of the plot. Hedging screens a level gravelled area, with a brick built outbuilding behind. This measures 18'9" x 11' 5 and it is faced with the original bricks from the house after extension. Well planted borders with colourful shrubs and trees edge this lovely garden, which is ideal for both energetic families and keen gardeners.
The property is situated in a no through road on the outskirts of Stonehouse. Stonehouse is a friendly little town, with a train station with a direct railway line to London, several well regarded schools, including prestigious Wycliffe private school and is located just 2.5 miles from the M5 motorway. Stonehouse has all the facilities one would expect of a small town, including a GP surgery, Co-op supermarket, three playing fields, pubs and a bustling level High Street with independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. But in keeping with the rest of the Stroud area, residents are never far from stunning scenery. The renovated historic Stroudwater Canal runs through Stonehouse and the town is also on the doorstep of the beautiful Doverow Hill and a lovely cycle trail which runs to Nailsworth. Stroud – sometimes referred to as ‘Notting Hill with Wellies’ and ‘Covent Garden in the Cotswolds’ – is approximately 2 miles away and boasts an award-winning weekly farmers market, a thriving arts scene, independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, five supermarkets - including Waitrose, Boy’s and Girl’s grammar schools, and a hospital.
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