Ruscombe, GL6

Woodbine Cottage is a brilliant example of an extended detached Cotswold stone cottage situated in an elevated spot in ever popular Ruscombe, a pretty hilltop village to the north of Stroud. The vernacular architecture here is predominantly older Cotswold stone buildings, beautifully framed by the surrounding countryside and wonderful view. Accordingly, the property was originally constructed using methods and materials traditional to the area, and it has been carefully extended in the past. The resulting building is a substantial residence, with well kept accommodation arranged over three floors.

It is immediately clear that this is a welcoming, characterful, comfortable space, and it's been the perfect family home for the current owner for over 35 years. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, 16’ dual aspect living room with a fireplace and doors out to the garden and the view, an 18' dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room, useful utility room, study/office, downstairs w/c and rear hall. A staircase leads up from the latter to the first floor, with a landing, principal bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom and two further bedrooms on this level. There is another double  bedroom at the top of the house, and this 17' room works well as both a bedroom and a hobby space. The house is well presented, and almost every window enjoys a pleasant outlook, with the view to the south of particular merit. A unique character home that does so much so well, and a must for your viewing list.

A 17' x 17' garage with electric door and power is at road level. Gated steps and a path lead down to the property and the garden. There is a paved area by the front door, and this continues around the house and extends at the rear, with plenty of space for a large table and chair set. There are well kept  lawns, mature well stocked borders, a pond fed by a natural spring, and a wilder wooded area. The view across neighbouring fields to countryside beyond is really rather special. 

Ruscombe, along with Whitehill and Randwick, is one of three neightbouring hilltop villages to the North of Stroud. They are well known locally for character property, superb views and a thriving, inclusive community. Woodland walks are just up the lane, and the three villages share two primary schools, two good pubs (with a new landlord at the Star at Whiteshill), a church and a village shop. Stroud town is three miles to the south, and benefits from a variety of local independent shops and stores, art galleries, pubs serving locally supplied beers and ciders and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in which to eat and socialise. The wider area has a wide range of shops and amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre, award-winning weekly farmers’ market and a main line railway station, with direct London (Paddington) service. Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (15 miles) and Swindon (25miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.