Haywards Lane, Chalford Hill, Stroud, GL6

Nestled in an elevated and tucked-away position in the sought-after village of Chalford, Greenacres is a beautifully maintained and much-loved home which has been cherished for the past 25 years. Surrounded by a charming wraparound garden, the property offers bright and spacious accommodation across two floors, complemented by a double garage, generous off-road parking and picturesque views over the surrounding valley. A large porch - ideal for coats and boots - opens into a central hallway giving access to all main ground floor rooms. The kitchen is well-equipped with a range of wall and base units, featuring both integrated and freestanding appliances. As shown on the floor plan, there is direct access to both the front and rear gardens, along with a convenient cloakroom, a utility area and an internal door leading to the garage. The sitting room is a warm and inviting space, bathed in natural light thanks to its dual-aspect windows which also frame delightful valley views. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a dining room, a third bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, and a well-appointed family bathroom. Ample storage is found throughout, including several useful cupboards and a home office area from which stairs rise to the first floor. Upstairs, there are two generously sized bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, eaves storage and lovely front-facing views across the valley.

Outside, to the front of the property, there is off-road parking for several vehicles, along with access to the double garage. The front garden is enclosed by traditional Cotswold stone walls and is laid to lawn, featuring mature trees and well-planted borders. The rear garden offers a very private and tranquil space, complete with a greenhouse, a variety of fruit trees, a lawn, well-stocked borders and a vegetable garden.

France Lynch is a pretty hilltop village to the east of Stroud, in the parish of Chalford. Local amenities include several well-regarded schools, a good pub, a community shop, sports club, hairdressers, cafe and a petrol station/garage. Nearby Bussage benefits from a doctor’s surgery, a chemist, a convenience store and a Chinese take away. There is also a bus stop, with regular services to Stroud, 20 metres from the property entrance. Stroud town has a variety of local independent shops and stores, pubs serving locally supplied beers and ciders and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to eat and socialise. The wider area has a range of shops and amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre, award winning weekly farmer’s market and a main line railway station with intercity services travelling to London (Paddington). Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (15 miles) and Swindon (25 miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.