This delightful four-bedroom, three-story Grade II listed detached Cotswold stone home, located on the outskirts of Stroud, combines period charm with modern living. Sympathetically restored over the past six years, it features a wealth of character, a good-sized garden, parking and convenient access to local amenities.
Kingley Cottage is a charming Grade II listed home that has been lovingly maintained by three generations of the same family. The property brims with character while incorporating thoughtful modern updates by the current owners. This period home features both front and rear access, with the rear entry leading into a practical boot room. This space flows into the rear hallway, which includes a convenient cloakroom. The modern kitchen is well-appointed with a range of wall and base units and accommodates various free-standing appliances. It seamlessly connects to the dining room, which boasts an exposed brickwork fireplace and views over the front aspect. From the hallway, a door leads down to a large split cellar. With its good ceiling height, ventilation and a window facing the front, this versatile space offers excellent potential for conversion into additional accommodation. Completing the ground floor is a spacious sitting room/family room, a light and airy space with dual aspect views to the front and rear. This room features two charming feature fireplaces, adding to its warmth and character. Stairs from the main hallway lead to the first floor, where four generously sized double bedrooms await. The two rear-facing bedrooms overlook the rear garden, while the two front-facing rooms provide views to the front. A modern family bathroom, complete with both a bath and a separate shower, serves this level. A further staircase ascends to a handy loft area featuring a landing that serves as an ideal study space, along with two spacious rooms. This area was converted several years ago and does not meet current building regulations, so it is classified as loft space. The current owners have utilised these rooms as bedrooms, both of which are equipped with Velux windows overlooking the rear.
The property boasts gardens extending to both the front and rear. Starting with the rear garden, you’ll find parking for three vehicles alongside access to the garage. A gateway from the parking area leads through to an illuminated pathway guiding you to the rear entrance. Spanning the width of the property, a beautiful sandstone-paved patio creates an ideal setting for alfresco dining. The remaining rear garden features a level lawn complemented by well-stocked raised beds, offering a perfect blend of greenery and practicality. Side access leads to the front garden, which is enclosed and laid to lawn. From here, convenient access to Paganhill Lane is available.
Cainscross benefits from well-established secondary schools, a nursery, veterinary practice and the canal whilst nearby Ebley benefits from a coffee shop/wine bar, a gym and children’s soft play. The house is also in easy walking distance of three supermarkets, a primary school and a playing field. Stroud town benefits from an award winning weekly farmers market as well as a variety of local independent shops and stores, pubs serving locally supplied beers and ciders and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to eat and socialise. The recently opened “Five Valleys” shopping centre is of particular note and is certainly worth a visit for a range of market stalls, food stalls and stores. The wider area has a range of shops and amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre and a main line railway station with inter city services travelling to London (Paddington). Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (15 miles), Swindon (25 miles) and junction 13 of the M5 are all within comfortable driving distance.
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