Detached house for sale in Cheltenham Road, Painswick GL6

Occupying a half-acre plot on the slopes of Painswick Beacon, this spacious and beautifully presented family home offers generously proportioned accommodation, superb far-reaching views and a detached, self-contained office/guest annexe.

The principal living accommodation is comprised of a sitting room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room all of which are linked together and share superb views overlooking the gardens and views beyond. The kitchen is fitted with range of maple-fronted units topped by Corian surfaces whilst herringbone oak flooring runs throughout the dining and sitting rooms. On the upper floor, there are four bedrooms, two of which share a "Jack and Jill" bathroom whilst a shower room serves the other rooms. A family room/bedroom and spacious utility room on the lower floor complete the accommodation.

The garden is comprised of three distinct zones: A terrace and lawn adjacent to the house ideal for al fresco entertaining, a further level lawn laid out with raised beds and a gently sloping lawn bordered by mature trees, hedges and a four-rail fence. To the front, the driveway offers ample parking for several vehicles in addition to the integral double garage. At the top of the driveway, a self-contained annexe is ideal for use as an office or guest accommodation.

Situation

Painswick, the “Queen of the Cotswolds”, is a thriving community nestling in a delightful Cotswolds setting. Painswick offers several local shops, galleries, tearooms and restaurants along with a pharmacy, doctors’ surgery and dentists whilst the surrounding towns provide a good range of social, recreational and retail amenities to suit all tastes and budgets including the award-winning Farmers Market in Stroud. Nearby Cheltenham offers festivals throughout the year embracing topics ranging from racing to literature and music to science.

There are primary schools nearby in Painswick, Sheepscombe and Cranham whilst education options in the wider area are strong in both the private and state sectors with independent schools including Kings School, Wycliffe College, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College and Dean Close and Grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham. Recreational opportunities in the village include tennis, rugby and bowls clubs with many other groups including badminton, table tennis and Pilates meeting at the Painswick Centre.