Box, Stroud, GL6

Sunnyside is a pretty double fronted semi detached character property situated in a superb position in the heart of the sought after village of Box. This sunny location enjoys a good village community, with the shops and amenities of nearby Nailsworth and Minchinhampton within easy reach and hundreds of acres of National Trust land found just up the road at Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons. The property is a wonderful example of the quintessential cottage and is built using traditional methods from Cotswold stone under a Cotswold stone roof. It has been the subject of considered improvement in recent years, with well presented accommodation arranged over two floors. A dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and sitting room with fireplace housing a wood burning stove are on the ground floor, with a landing, two good bedrooms and a bathroom above, on the first floor. There are two connecting attics at the top of the house, and a prospective buyer may look to build a staircase up from the first floor landing to these spaces. The property is tastefully decorated, with good quality fittings throughout.

The interior is complemented by lovely gardens, a parking space and, unusually for properties of this style in this area, a garage. The garage is a newer structure than the cottage and is the furthest one in the block just across the lane. There is a parking space in front of this and the cottage also shares the parking space in front of the property with the neighbour. Steps lead up from this area into a delightful cottage garden. This area is beautifully planted, with a path leading past feature box hedging and lawned areas to the front door. There is a paved area directly in front of the house, and some established planting and shrubs including a lovely ornamental cherry. There is a pond at the very front of the plot, and the owner has a bench here – the perfect spot to look back over the garden to the pretty façade of the house. For the purpose of carrying out repairs and maintenance, subject to 24 hours’ notice with said neighbour, there is a right of way on foot along the path at the rear of the adjoining property leading up to the snickett behind. This path can be used at any time in an emergency.

The village of Box lies on the sheltered south facing escarpment, adjoining more than 700 acres of common land belonging to the National Trust. The town of Nailsworth benefits from a large and comprehensive selection of speciality shops including Williams Food Hall, the famous Hobbs House Bakery, various independent clothing and gift shops and a good selection of cafes and restaurants. Beaudesert Park school is within walking distance and there are well regarded junior schools at both Amberley and Minchinhampton. There is a main line railway station four miles away in Stroud with a fast one and half hour direct service to London Paddington. Stroud also offers a large range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities.