Western Terrace, Brimscombe

Description

Description

Here's something rather special - a handsome end of terrace red brick house tucked well away from passing traffic at Brimscombe. The property is hidden away at the very end of Victoria Road and was apparently originally built in 1890. The current occupants have lived in the property some 15 years and have completely transformed this delightful family home in that time, essentially doubling the amount of accommodation on offer, and creating some first class living spaces in the process. Step through the porch and front door and two connecting reception rooms greet you. The sitting room, with an open fireplace with tiled surround is on the right, with a snug with wood burning stove on the left. The kitchen/family room is beyond this - a light, spacious 22' room with glazed double doors that open onto the garden, with a utility room and cloakroom/W.C also found on this floor. A landing, principal bedroom with Juliet balcony and en suite shower room, family bathroom and two further bedrooms are on the first floor, with a large attic bedroom with en suite W.C at the top of the house, on the second floor. There are clever design touches everywhere you look - from radiator choices to etched glass windows, and several rather fetching sinks - and there is a pervading sense of considered quality throughout the house. This is clearly a home that has been loved, and one lucky buyer will get to continue that tradition.

Outside

There's lots to love about the inside of 1 Western Terrace, and the outside is pretty special too. There are two parking spaces to the side, and an old stone outbuilding. The owners have drawn up plans to convert this in to a two story annexe, and a prospective buyer may look to make a planning application based on this design. A path leads up to the front door, past neat box hedging and a beautiful ornamental cherry tree. The garden is to the side of the house, with a paved terrace by the kitchen. Glazed doors open from this room onto this area, connecting the inside and outside and making for a great place to eat, entertain and relax when the weather is good. A couple of steps lead down to the lower lawn. The plot is well stocked with a variety of established plants and shrubs, and the view across the valley from this area is quite superb. There is another area of garden, found along the path at the rear. This includes several patio areas, a greenhouse and terraced raised beds. A sweet vintage caravan, to be included in the sale, is sited on the top level, used by the owners as an office, play space and garden hang out.

Location

Amenities at Brimscombe Corner include a general stores and a take away, at the bottom of Brimscombe Hill is The Ship in, and a good primary school and park within five minute walk. Stroud town is approximately three miles distant. Stroud town benefits from a variety of local independent shops and stores, art galleries, pubs serving locally supplied beers and ciders and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to eat and socialise at. The wider area has a wide range of shops and amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre, award winning weekly farmers market and a main line railway station with inter city services travelling to London (Paddington). Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (15 miles) and Swindon (25 miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.

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