4 Bed House For Sale

Tucked away in woodland and set back from the road in sought-after Bownham Park. This recently renovated four-bedroom home including separate studio annex and separate home office, offers versatile, potentially multi-generational living amidst a peaceful woodland garden on roughly 0.54 acres. Seemingly secluded and ideal for those working from home, with its separate home office, but with direct across out to 600 acres of the common and just 10 minutes away from Stroud centre. The extensive renovations have opened up the kitchen-living space, creating an inviting entertainment area with a wood-burning stove and expansive window providing panoramic views across the valley. The Italian-designed kitchen maximizes storage with handle-less cabinets and granite surfaces. A serene wooden home office overlooks the garden, while the sunroom, lit with upward lighting, transitions to a south-facing terrace perfect for sunny days and tranquil evenings. The master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and a bright en-suite bath and shower. Quality German and Italian fittings grace both the master and second en-suite bedroom, which now includes ample storage. The lower level offers a self-contained studio flat, ideal for multi-generational living or rental income. Enhancements include a new boiler, increased water pressure, upgraded electrics, LED lighting, and security features. Elegant and low-maintenance Silver Fern Grey European Oak flooring adorns the kitchen, sitting room, and sunroom. The studio with it’s separate entrance has been rented out to a tenant commanding a good income.

Outside

Outside, a spacious double garage, complete with electricity and lighting, serves as a practical workspace alongside an adjacent workshop area. The garden, nurtured organically for over a decade by previous and current owners, hosts thriving wildlife owing to its exceptional soil quality. Dog-rose bushes create privacy and beauty along the border, leading to a well-designed herbaceous area that attracts diverse wildlife and birds from the nearby common. Apple and pear trees flourish in the garden and driveway, accompanied by a raised bed yielding fresh greens year-round. A new herb garden adds fragrance on warm summer nights, while a raised decking area offers a delightful space for outdoor lunches in the sunshine. The front driveway is bordered by mature native woodland, drawing in deer, badgers, and various bird species. On the other side, a 'forest garden' with edible shrubs beneath fruit trees complements the landscape. Additionally, solar panels have been installed by the current owner.

Situation

Bownham Park is an exclusive private development off Rodborough Common. Rodborough Common and its adjoining neighbour Minchinhampton Common form over 600 acres of National Trust land which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby towns of Stroud and Cirencester provide an extensive range of educational and shopping facilities, including excellent grammar schools for girls and boys, as well as independent schools at Beaudesert Park and Wycliffe College, with facilities including an award-winning Farmers' Market, leisure centre, as well as a mainline railway station bringing London (Paddington) to within 90 minutes travelling time. The centres of Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol & Swindon are all accessible as are the M4 & M5 motorways.