A substantial extended detached Cotswold stone cottage in a superb location surrounded by hundreds of acres of National Trust common land with four bedrooms, four reception rooms, connecting attic rooms, a garage and gardens to three sides, with a total plot size of 0.2 acres
Commons Corner is a substantial detached property situated in a superb position at popular Burleigh. This location is surrounded by the National Trust owned land of Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons. Hundreds of acres of open land are literally on your doorstep, and the owners inform us that they benefit from commoner’s rights, including the right to graze animals. The property was originally built c1780 from Cotswold stone. It was subsequently extended over 100 years ago, with spacious character accommodation arranged over three floors, and has been a happy family home for the current owners for twenty years. A hall, cloakroom/WC, connecting kitchen and dining room, sitting room, conservatory, study/playroom and snug are on the ground floor. A staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor, with three bedrooms, a dressing room/study, bathroom and separate WC found on this floor. Two staircases lead up from this level – one to a further bedroom and the other to two connecting attic rooms. There is lots of flexible space on offer, and every window enjoys a lovely outlook.
The property is in a superb position surrounded by National Trust land. A wrought iron gate with stone pillars leads into the property with stone steps leading up to the front door. There are lawns either side of this path enclosed with beech hedging and stocked with a variety of shrubs and mature borders. There is a cottage garden area by the conservatory, with a pond, raised paved sitting terrace and a small lawn with a lavender border and other plants surrounding. A path leads along the front of the property to the largest portion of the garden. This is at the far side of the house, with steps leading up to the lawn and raised timber terrace with a view over the garden to countryside beyond. They are planted borders here and a lower area with shrubs and raised beds. There is a pretty stone shed in the corner of the plot, and there is a large pergola running along this lower area. The property also benefits from a garage which is en bloc with the neighbours garage, with an up and over door, power, light, and a useful store at the back.
The property is situated at the end of a quiet country lane on Minchinhampton Common, a National Trust owned area that comprises hundreds of acres of open land. There is a golf course here, and the space can be used for recreational use, with a couple of good pubs and some lovely walks. The property is well positioned for both Nailsworth and Minchinhampton, with shops, amenities and both public and private schooling here. More comprehensive facilities are available in the larger town of Stroud, some three miles distant, with Junctions of the M4 and M5 Motorways within easy reach. Railway stations at Stroud and Kemble provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington (C. 90 minutes direct).
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