Why We Love The Rifleman'sFormerly home to British fashion and accessories designer Lulu Guinness, The Rifleman's is the lock stock and barrel ideal of a quintessential Cotswold house with wonderful views from every window. Located in a picture-perfect backdrop with its pretty gables peeking out below the crest of the Slad valley, The Rifleman's is an attractive semi-detached Grade II listed stone house set back from a quiet country lane with off street gravelled parking. A lavender lined gravel path leads up to the front door which is flanked by acanthus and hellebores and topped by a hooded porch and climbing rose bushes. Inside the owners have created a joyous home combining an abundance of lovely period features with considered modern comforts in immaculate condition. Off the flagstone entrance passage sits a spacious family kitchen with marble-topped shaker fitted units including a large island, electric Aga, custom inbuilt bookshelves and a sitting area with sofa. The kitchen's pretty, gothic arched stone windows face Southwest with shutters and deep window seats looking out over fields and rolling hillside. Off the kitchen is a bright dining area with French windows onto an outdoor terrace, and a utility room including a WC and clever inbuilt cupboards with ample storage, washer dryer and extra larder space. The arched windows and views continue in the warm dual aspect family sitting room with limestone fireplace and log burner which sits to the other side of the front door.The first floor comprises three bright and airy bedrooms, two of which are configured as generous guest bedrooms with king-size beds and the third is a charming child's bedroom with handmade inbuilt bed and storage. A smart family bathroom with cast iron roll top bath as well as a separate shower is also located on this floor.The second floor boasts soaring vaulted ceilings and beautifully revealed beams and contains a large home office/games room with bespoke storage and the generous dual aspect principal bedroom and ensuite bathroom with a marble surround bath. GardenA stone wall separates the quiet lane in front of the house from the garden which wraps around three sides of the house and comprises a lawned area to the front, a terrace to the side of the house and a courtyard storage area at the back including a slate roof wooden shed. LocalitySlad 0.8 miles, Stroud Train Station 2.1 miles, Cirencester 13 miles, Cheltenham 14 milesFor those seeking a glorious country idyl, look no further than the beautiful rolling countryside of the Slad valley, immortalised by local author Laurie Lee in Cider with Rosie.The Rifleman's is set in The Vatch, a pretty hamlet located just under a mile to the South of Slad village within the Cotswolds AONB. The house enjoys outstanding views from all angles over the valley, including the limestone grasslands of Swift Hill Nature Reserve which has a border very close to Rifleman's back garden. The reserve supports over 130 species of wildflowers including rare frog orchids, bee orchids and early purple orchids and there is an abundance of local walking routes from The Rifleman's doorstep. The local Stroud Slad Farm produces organic beef, lamb and apple juice and supports a small community vegetable growing enterprise, just down the valley.Slad is the closest village, and it boasts a particularly wonderful 300-year-old pub The Woolpack Inn, which is a 15-minute walk away. The Woolpack used to be the local of Laurie Lee and it continues to serve nationally-recognised food and good cheer with a seasonal menu under head chef Adam Glover.The enduringly popular town of Stroud is a short drive away and was voted best place to live in the UK in 2021 by The Sunday Times due to the quality of its schools, transport links, green spaces and unique independent spirit. The town was one of the birthplaces of the organic food movement in the UK and shoppers are spoilt for choice between a host of first-class independent retailers and restaurants. Stroud has an award-winning local farmers market which is held every Saturday. There is also a strong cultural offering with the town hosting a number of annual arts festivals.The April sun spoke sweetly, and the scent of the earth reached me from burying fields, tilled and smelling as only land that is cherished and nurtured can.- Laurie Lee, Cider with Rosie TransportFor those wishing to commute, Stroud Railway Station is a 7 minute drive away and offers swift access to London Paddington to London with hourly direct trains taking just under an hour and a half. Fantastic SchoolsGloucestershire is noted for its excellent schools, both state-run and independent. Independents include Wycliffe College and Beaudesert Park schools in Stroud, Kings School in Gloucester, Westonbirt School, and Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies and Dean Close in Cheltenham. The Marling and Stroud High in Stroud are great state options and there are also grammar schools in Gloucester and Cheltenham. Chapters Past"Form! form! Riflemen form!Ready, be ready to meet the storm!Riflemen, riflemen, riflemen form!"- Alfred Lord TennysonThe lush green valleys surrounding Stroud have been a lively hub of settlement and trade since well before the Romans arrived, thanks to their excellent grazing, and the county prospered greatly through the medieval period off the back of the burgeoning English wool trade. Developments in mechanisation of the fulling process led to the Five Valleys surrounding Stroud becoming a focal point of the cloth industry due to the fast-flowing valley streams which helped power water wheels for a host of local cloth mills. The area was famous for the quality of its woollen broadcloth, referred to as Stroud cloth and particularly noteworthy was the production of military uniforms in the colour Stroudwater Scarlet during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Rifleman's itself is a 17th century former farmhouse which served as an inn to the local Vatch Mill during the 19th century. It hosted the training of militia on its rifle-range during Napoleonic times when there was palpable national concern of a French invasion. Alarm at this prospect galvanised volunteers to form local rifle companies right across Gloucestershire and the South of England, resulting in the distinctive name of this distinguished house. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_stroud-d196846/for-sale_i71790109
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Currently under construction a detached contemporary home of exacting standards, positioned on the edge of Stroud Town Centre with ease of access to amenities, including Stroud railway station and local schools. This stylish property is due for completion approximately early 2024. The property will be constructed from an innovative 4Wall panel system, finished with brick slips and complimented by Siberian larch cladding. All the services will be connected, including mains electricity, water, air source heat pumps and connection to the mains sewer. The Heat Pump Ventilation (HPV) system will provide filtered air without excess moisture to improve health, while minimising heat loss to help save on heating costs. It will also be connected to photo-voltaic roof panels with modern indoor and exterior lighting. There will be an electric charging point to the front of the property along with cycle and refuse storage. The internal accommodation is laid out over three floors and will be approximately 2754 sq. ft. in total. The garden floor will consist of three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. An external terrace serves the garden floor with a plant room below. To the lower ground floor, you will find a spacious main suite with a dressing room and en-suite, along with a further bedroom, a sitting room and a balcony. The ground floor will then consist of a 38' L-shaped kitchen/living space, a balcony, a boot room, cloakroom and a main entrance hall.OutsideThe landscaped terraced gardens will be unique and generous for a property on the edge of the town centre. The front will have a parking platform, providing parking for multiple vehicles with covered storage below. A deck and shingle pathways surround the house. The garden will be a mixture of level lawn with a wildflower meadow area and an array of specimen trees. Fronting the River Frome will be a gravelled fire pit area and a decked area above overlooking the river and millpond.SituationEnjoying a central location, convenient for local shops and amenities, including the award-winning Farmers' Market, Stroud offers comprehensive facilities and services that include a railway station providing Intercity links to London (Paddington). Schooling is also a major draw to this area - Stroud Valley Community and Rosary Catholic primary schools; Stroud High and Marling grammar schools along with Thomas Keble secondary school and Stroud College - to name a few. For those needing to travel further afield, the M5 can be accessed to the west of Stroud, with the M4 situated to the east and there is a direct train into London in less than an hour and a half. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_stroud-d196846/for-sale_i70360218
Sat in a generous plot, this detached Cotswold stone family residence offers characterful and versatile accommodation. Over recent years, our client has sensitively modernised the house retaining many period details whilst adding interest and individuality with the discrete use of reclaimed architectural items. The principal living area is a bright and spacious open plan room offering distinct kitchen, dining and family areas with French doors opening to the terrace and gardens. The kitchen has a modern electric 4-oven AGA whilst the family space has an open fire with stone surround. The sitting room also has a stone fire place housing a multi-fuel stove with folding doors offering the option to divide the room if desired. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a faux balcony over-looking the gardens and an en suite bathroom with four further bedrooms having the use of a family bathroom and separate shower room. A ground floor cloak/shower room, study and utility room completes the accommodation.OutsideThe garden is mainly laid to lawn with a raised parterre with box-hedged borders and gravel paths and off road parking for several vehicles. A bespoke glass and timber garden pavilion provides the perfect setting for al fresco entertaining being equipped with a fireplace and catering facilities with ample room for informal seating and dining. Across the manicured lawns, ideal for a summer evening of croquet, the swimming pool is constructed from reclaimed architectural stonework and is heated via an air source heatpump.SituationThe Camp is at the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Miserden parish, an adjacent village where there is a church, primary school, shop/Post Office and public house. The Camp, situated midway between the villages of Bisley, Birdlip and Sheepscombe, is conveniently located approximately 6, 9 and 11 miles from Stroud, Cheltenham and Cirencester respectively. The A417 links the M4 and M5 Motorways serving Bath, Bristol and the Midlands. The surrounding towns provide a good range of social, recreational and retail amenities to suit all tastes and budgets. Education options in the local area are particularly strong with independent schools including Kings School, Wycliffe College, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College and Dean Close with Grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_stroud-d196846/for-sale_i70205371
A sensational and substantial country home, renovated to a very high standard with impressive attention to detail. The house is both welcoming and practical, blending contemporary living superbly with original features, in a fabulous setting. Great care and attention have been put into creating bright and light living spaces and cosy corners whilst taking in the impressive far-reaching views of the neighbouring countryside. It is a stunning spot!Overview: - Location: Rodborough CommonLiving spaces: 7Bedrooms: 9Bathrooms: 5Location: - uperbly situated in a private close of 10 houses located on Rodborough Common, Overbutterow House benefits from wonderful country living whilst being ideally placed close to local amenities. The commons, set within 300 acres of National Trust land with panoramic views of the Stroud valley and Severn estuary, enjoy Commoners' Rights, and during summer months herds of cows and a string of horses roam freely.Nearby Stroud is well served and offers great amenities and travel connections. It provides leisure and sports centres, supermarkets including a handy Waitrose and an award-winning weekly farmers market. The Five Valleys shopping centre is a superb indoor complex complete with a delightful food hall and independent shops.Nailsworth is also nearby and is home to the award-winning Bakery Hobbs House Bakery, and an excellent delicatessen, William's Kitchen. The Bear at Rodborough is just up the road and has a superb beer garden.Minchinhampton, 3 miles away, is a small Cotswold market town with an excellent range of day to day shops including a general store, butcher, chemist, and Post Office. Other amenities in the town include a doctor's surgery, dentist, library, The Crown, two restaurants and a church.Painswick, 7 miles away, is often called The Queen of The Cotswolds, is a historic wool town which offers excellent restaurant choices, lovely artisan boutiques and cafes, and beautiful walks surrounding the village.Known as the "Capital of the Cotswolds", Cirencester is a hub of vibrant cultural life known for its beautiful limestone townhouses, exciting boutiques, restaurants, cafes, a handy Waitrose and twice weekly markets.Cheltenham is a short drive north and not only offers excellent shopping and dining, it is also host to fabulous literary, jazz and food festivals, and of course horse racing. Sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Minchinhampton and Cirencester; bridle paths are plentiful; sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.The area offers a superb choice of schooling with an outstanding selection of state, grammar and private schools such as Beaudesert Park on the doorstep, Minchinhampton Primary School, Chalford Primary School, Marling, Stroud High, Westonbirt and Cheltenham Colleges to name but a few.Communications in the area are excellent with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South-West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well-connected direct train services.Stroud 2 miles (direct train to London Paddington 85 mins) - Nailsworth 3 miles - Minchinhampton 3 miles - Painswick 7 miles - Cirencester 13 miles - Kemble Station 13 miles (direct train to London Paddington 75 mins) - Cheltenham 15 milesDescription: - Overbutterow House is a sensational and substantial country home, renovated to a very high standard with impressive attention to detail. The house is both welcoming and practical, blending contemporary living superbly with original features, in a fabulous setting. Great care and attention have been put into creating bright and light living spaces and cosy corners whilst taking in the impressive far-reaching views of the neighbouring countryside. It is a stunning spot!The kitchen/ family room is the heart of the house with a stunning parquet floor, striking blush pink electric Aga and there is plenty of worktop and storage space. Designed by Jonathan Randall Kitchens, the room works brilliantly for every dining and informal gatherings and is equipped with all the necessary modern appliances. The breakfast/ dining area leads onto the terrace with its gorgeous garden views, perfect for sundowners and summer BBQs with family and friends.The dining room comes into its own when entertaining and for larger celebrations. This is a bright and light room with large windows, an open fireplace and impressive ceiling height. The adjoining drawing room is generously proportioned with a lovely open fireplace. It leads through to the garden room, a superb spot to relax with a good book. The ground floor also comprises a playroom and a library.The lower ground floor is home to an impressive bespoke wine cellar with mahogany panelling, exceptional for the wine enthusiast! There is also a boot room, utility, workshop, cellar and store.The first floor comprises the master suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room. French doors lead from the bedroom to the balcony with far reaching views over the Stroud valley. There are five further bedrooms and two bathrooms on this floor, along with two separate WCs.The second floor has three bedrooms, a bathroom and a study. All the rooms have been beautifully designed with plenty of discreet storage space. There is also a laundry room.Outside the pool house, designed by Prime Oak, is a superb addition to the overall living space. Created with style and comfort in mind it comprises a home office and a generously proportioned family living space with sliding doors which open onto the terrace and pool area. This space can be cleverly divided to provide two separate livings spaces or opened up for a more open plan feel. The parquet floor, exposed beams and wall paneling are fabulous features. There is also a changing room with shower and wc.The heated pool is superbly positioned to the side of the house, bordered by Cotswold stone walling and discreet glass panels for a seamless transition to the garden and views beyond.The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with pretty herbaceous borders, and is a great place to entertain with garden parties and family sports fixtures! There is an oak frame car port and plenty of parking on the gravel driveway.Vendors' thoughts: We have loved living at Overbutterow House - it is perfectly situated on Rodborough Common, near to fantastic schools and only a 5-minute drive to Stroud station so it is easy to travel to London. We regularly enjoy hosting our family and friends for the weekend, having bbqs on the terrace, swimming in the pool and playing games in the pool house or cricket in the garden. Whilst a large house, it is split over 4 floors allowing each space to feel cosy and it is ideal for a large family with young children. We often visit the local farmers' market in Stroud or take the dog for a walk via the local ice-cream shop Winston's. Being surrounded by National Trust land has ensured the location is peaceful and the children have loved spotting an extensive range of wildlife in our wildflower garden.In a nutshell: Cotswold living at it's best! A truly stunning home.Council Tax band H and EPC rating F.Tenure: Freehold.Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating and air-source heat pump. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_rodborough-common-d60787/for-sale_i71403117
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