HOUSE WITH SEPARATE ANNEXE – A superb double fronted Cotswold stone house in a waterside position in popular Brimscombe with masses of characterful living space, a level garden with a brook running through it, parking and a garage.
Brook House is a beautifully presented double fronted character house situated in a sunny position at popular Brimscombe. This location is well placed for local amenities and well regarded schools, with country and canal-side walks just down the road. The property is built from Cotswold stone using traditional methods. We understand that it was originally a mill manager’s house, and was the subject of comprehensive renovation in the recent past. The current owner has made further improvements to the property, re pointing the building with lime mortar and replacing the windows.
There’s masses of characterful living space on offer here, with accommodation arranged over three floors. A welcoming entrance hall with the original grand staircase that winds up to the top of the house, a 16’ sitting room and 16’ dining room, both with fireplaces fitted with wood burning stoves, a 13’ kitchen, walk in pantry, utility room and cloakroom/w.c are on the ground floor. The beautiful staircase leads up to a spacious landing, with three double bedrooms, a rear hall and family bathroom on this first floor An impressive principal bedroom with en suite shower room and mezzanine level and another double bedroom are at the top of the house, on the second floor. In addition, there is a self contained annexe, found behind the main building. This flexible space comprises a 14’ living space with kitchen area, a double bedroom and a shower room. This will appeal to buyers looking for a separate space to work from home, accommodate a dependant relative or teenager or for a lettable space to generate some income. All in all a first class family home, and an absolute must for your viewing list.
Outside you'll find a level landscaped garden that borders the brook, a 21' garage/store, attached barn/store and a parking area with space to park several vehicles. The parking is at the rear of the property, situated between the main house and the annexe, with the garage and store areas beyond this. There is an outside W.c at the back of the house. The garden is at the front of the property and as such benefits from the sunny aspect. A gated path leads from the pavement to the property, with a couple of steps leading down into the garden. This area is level and well kept, with a path that leads past a good lawn to the front door. There is a paved seating area by the house, and Bi-fold doors open from the dining room on to this space, connecting the garden and the house. A lovely feature here is the brook that runs through the garden. A couple of steps lead up to a deck - the perfect place to watch the water go by.
Brimscombe is a popular area a couple of miles East of Stroud on the sunny side of the Golden Valley. The Long Table, Stroud Brewery, The Ship Inn and Studio 18 are close by, and are all superb community spaces, with well regarded Brimscombe and Thrupp primary schools within a mile. Stroud’s shops and amenities are within easy reach, with canal side walks at the bottom of the hill and some wonderful countrywide just up the lane at The Heavens. As such, the property enjoys the advantages of being equidistant between open countryside and the lively town of Stroud, which offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, schools and colleges and leisure facilities. Stroud Railway Station provides a main-line service to Gloucester and London. Junctions of the M4 and M5 Motorway are also within easy driving distance.
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