£380,000 /Sale price

OPEN FOR CASH PURCHASE ONLY. Set in the heart of the historic and peaceful Whiteway Colony, Meadow Cottage is a unique and characterful detached home offering approximately 2,191 sq ft of versatile accommodation with scope for modernisation. With origins dating back to the early 1900s, this spacious property is steeped in history, community spirit, and distinctive charm. A Home with HeritageBuilt between 19021903 by Sudbury Protheroeone of Whiteway's founding figuresMeadow Cottage is one of the original homes of the Colony. In the 1930s, the original Photographic Studio was thoughtfully incorporated into the main dwelling via a covered annex, creating the generous footprint it enjoys today. The property retains a welcoming, warm atmosphere and remains an integral part of the colony's evolving story.Inside, the cottage currently features four well-proportioned bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, a generous kitchen, and two additional flexible-use rooms. The layout has been thoughtfully designed to take advantage of views across the garden, bringing a sense of connection to the outdoors throughout the home.Whiteway is set amidst beautiful rolling Cotswold countryside, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining well connected. The nearby pretty village of Miserden offers a local post office and store, a welcoming pub, and a well-regarded primary school.A wider range of amenities can be found in the market towns of Stroud and Cirencester, or in the regional centres of Gloucester and Cheltenhamall within easy reach. For those needing to commute or travel further afield, mainline rail services to London and the Midlands are available from Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham, while the M5 and M4 motorways offer convenient access across the region.Whiteway Colony is a rare and fascinating community, founded on principles of shared responsibility and egalitarian values. Gandhi himself is said to have visited in its early days, drawn by its spirit of cooperation and simplicity.The land is held communally, and while residents do not own the land their homes sit on, once allocated, it cannot be taken away. Land is applied for through the Colony Secretary and considered through a transparent and democratic process. Use and Occupation is granted upon successful completion of a sale, ensuring continuity and community input.Meadow Cottage is now ready to begin its next chapter. A warm and inviting family home, steeped in heritage and offering the rare chance to become part of a close-knit, historical community, this is a property unlike any other.Agents Notes - The property is available to CASH BUYERS only and is subject to Colony Use/Occupation landholding.