Selsley Road, North Woodchester, GL5

Pear Tree Cottage offers everything one could want from the Cotswold cottages we find dotted around our beautiful valleys – a village location, stunning views, a delightful garden and bags of character and space. Dating back to 1750, the cottage oozes charm, with a lovely Cotswold stone fireplace in the lounge, window seats, a large country kitchen and a really pretty cottage garden overlooking fields and woods. The end-of-terrace property, which has been tastefully decorated and furnished throughout, is set in the heart of the thriving village of North Woodchester, close to a shop, school, pub and church. We understand that the field next to Pear Tree Cottage is listed as being of ‘special architectural or historical interest’, which means it cannot be developed.

A couple of stone steps lead up from the parking area into the large, sunny terrace at the front, with lovely views towards Rodborough Common and Kingscourt. The front door takes you into a very spacious hallway, with room for a desk under the window and bookshelves, and a coat cupboard. The large, welcoming kitchen has views over the garden, space for a table and a utility area. The kitchen door opens directly onto the garden, offering a good connection between the house and outside. A large, recently refurbished dining area leads off from the kitchen. This is a really lovely light space for entertaining, with room for a large table and doors opening out onto the garden. Also on the ground floor is the very generous sized lounge and an additional room with an en-suite shower room – flexible space that could be used as another reception room or a bedroom. Stairs lead from a lobby between the lounge and the dining room up to the first floor, where there are three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, all full of light and character. This floor can also be approached via stairs from the main hallway. On the second floor is a large attic room, which could be converted into further accommodation, subject to the usual planning consents. This really is a very special cottage, which is well worth a look for potential buyers who desire a beautiful country home.

The imaginatively planted gardens to the rear of the cottage are enclosed by Cotswold stone walls and are an absolute delight. Full of cottage garden flowers like roses and daisies, with a large magnolia tree making a stunning centrepiece to the lawns and flowerbeds arranged around it. There is space for hens and a vegetable patch, while a large summer house with raised terrace takes in the stunning views over the fields towards the slopes of Rodborough Common and Kingscourt. A really charming place to sit and enjoy afternoon tea or a glass of wine or to just while away the lazy summer days. There is tandem parking for two vehicles and an electric charging point. There is potential to create further parking or add a garage/car port.

North Woodchester lies midway between Nailsworth and Stroud and has a local post office/shop providing everyday requirements together with a local pub, Church and well regarded primary school within walking distance. Nailsworth which is within two miles has become an increasingly popular shopping destination within the Stroud Valleys benefiting from a large and comprehensive selection of speciality shops including Williams Food Hall, the famous Hobbs House Bakery, various clothing and gift shops, several cafes and a good selection of very well regarded restaurants. Nailsworth is also home to Forest Green Rovers Football Club where there is a modern leisure/fitness centre and both state and private schooling within the area. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (4 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington.