A stunning transformation of an old pub into a stylish family home with 4/5 bedrooms, huge kitchen/diner and sitting room, lovely garden, views, garage and parking, just outside Nailsworth
Once a spit and sawdust pub for thirsty weavers, the Old Star has been transformed into a truly stunning home, bursting with character features and Cotswold charm and offering lovely views down the valley. Perched high along a quiet lane just outside the bustling town of Nailsworth, the property, which dates back to 1820, has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of renovations and extensions under the current owners, including a three-storey extension at the rear of the house and a new kitchen and bathrooms. It also has new windows and floors and has been fully rewired and re-plumbed.
A large and light hallway with lots of storage and a downstairs toilet leads on into a huge 27’ sitting room. This is a really special room, where modern comforts meet rustic charm, with the focus being the large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The room has been renovated with flair to make the most of the stunning beams and exposed Cotswold stone walls and leads on into a large, bright conservatory. The 41' kitchen/dining room is another truly impressive room, fitted with stylish grey kitchen units with bespoke handles and opening out into a large, light-filled dining space with a modern wood burning stove and bi-fold doors onto the back garden. A great space for cooking, relaxing and entertaining.
Stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor where the owners have created a galleried reception room which opens out onto the garden and a decked sitting area. This room has a vaulted ceiling and an office space above it, approached by a separate set of stairs. There are also two large bedrooms and a bathroom on this floor, approached from the main hallway below. Stairs lead up again from a stylish landing space to the second floor, where there is a main bedroom with an ensuite shower room, another spacious bedroom and the aforementioned office room. There is also storage space on this level. As before, these rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to reflect the historic character of the property.
The Old Star sits in a large plot, with an ‘on and off’ driveway to the front and is fully surrounded by its own gardens. It also has the benefit of a double stone garage with a room above and even has its own skate ramp, which could be easily converted to another sitting area if desired. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn, with a number of mature trees and shrubs breaking up the space, as well as pleasant sitting areas which offer a chance to take in the lovely views. There is a shared access to the rear drive.
Nailsworth is home to many independent businesses, selling everything from artisan bread, meat and fish to stationery, fashion and handmade jewellery. Nestling at the bottom of steep wooded hills, Nailsworth is now an attractive and vibrant shopping destination, with a large selection of interesting speciality shops and cafes, including the famous Williams Food Hall and Hobbs House Bakery. It is a quirky and friendly town, with a good selection of restaurants, as well as three supermarkets, a regular farmers’ market and a ‘green’ football club. Nailsworth is well positioned for both town and country. Climb the steep ‘W’ hill out of town and you find yourself on acres of stunning National Trust common land, home to a prestigious golf course. The town is also on the doorstep of beautiful Woodchester Park, with miles of woodland walks and secluded lakes. Yet just four miles away is Stroud, with more comprehensive shopping, educational and leisure facilities, connected by bus services. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (4 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington.
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