For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Longridge, Sheepscombe, Stroud, GL6£1,300,000

A substantial period family house offering generous and versatile accommodation, a large garden including a grass tennis court and superb views over the Painswick Valley. Coming to the market for the first time in over 50 years, this period house was originally two cottages and offers generous and versatile accommodation with superb views, parking and large gardens. Period features include exposed beams and stonework, inglenook and carved stone fireplaces and mullion windows and has scope for a new owner to tailor the accommodation to suit their own requirements. In brief, the ground floor accommodation is comprised of: a sitting room with Inglenook fireplace housing a Clearview stove, a dining room with stone fireplace also featuring a Clearview stove, a split level studio that leads to a garden room and a kitchen fitted with an oil-fired AGA range. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom, a guest bedroom or child's room has an en suite WC whilst there are 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom with a final bedroom on the top floor with an en suite WC. An entrance hall/boot room with cloakroom and utility room with steps leading into the integral garage completes the accommodation. Outside The gardens are a particular feature of the property extending to over 0.6 of an acre with lawns, vegetable plots, mature fruit trees, seating areas and a grass tennis court. There is pedestrian access directly from Longridge with vehicle access off the private lane to the rear with automated gates leading to parking and a single garage with inspection pit. Situation Sheepscombe is a delightful Cotswold village surrounded by broad-leaved woodlands. The Butchers Arms is a fine public house whilst the village hall, church, primary school and cricket club provide hubs for events. Painswick is a thriving town with a general store, two public houses, restaurants, a doctors and pharmacy with recreational options including tennis, rugby, cricket, golf and bowls with many other clubs meeting at the Painswick Centre. Local schools are strong with independent schools including Kings School, Wycliffe College, Beaudesert Park School, Cheltenham College and Dean Close and Grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham. Additional Information Stroud District Council. Council Tax band G. Mains water, electricity and drainage with oil-fired heating and hot water. Additional information - Detached Period House - 0.61 Acre Plot - 3 Reception Rooms - Kitchen - 5 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Utility Room - Entrance Hall & Cloakroom - Garage - Generous Off Road Parking Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold