Detached house for sale in Grunters Lane, Edge, Stroud GL6

Delightfully situated on the slopes of the Cotswold escarpment, Hillfield is a generously proportioned property occupying an enviable setting and offering superb far-reaching views across the Severn Vale. Entered via an oak-framed entrance lobby, the accommodation comprises: A sitting room with wood-burning stove and doors opening to a conservatory overlooking the terrace and gardens; a dining room with exposed timber flooring and French doors to the terrace; a modern kitchen/breakfast room with island unit, underfloor heating, quartz work surfaces and an aga range; a principal bedroom with en suite shower room; two further bedrooms served by a family bathroom; a study and an addition lower ground floor room that could be used as an office, guest bedroom, studio or similar with French doors opening to the garden.

Outside

Steps from the terrace lead down to a mature lawn with a large ornamental pond bordered by rockeries and shrub borders. Adjacent to this, a summer house overlooks a level lawn formerly used as a tennis court that would also be ideal as a croquet lawn or a site for an entertainment marquee. A timber "teepee" is delightfully situated in a productive orchard nearby. There is ample gated parking to the front in addition to the garage.

Accessed via a separate drive off the lane, the yard has a range of outbuildings including a large hay barn with workshop over, a bank of four stables and tack room, a timber storage barn and a wood store. Adjoining the property are two pastures of equal size totalling 15.6 acres with access from the yard or from Stockend.

Situation

Edge sits midway between Stroud and Gloucester and is delightfully located on the Cotswold escarpment with superb access to trails including the Cotswold Way. Facilities include a village hall, church and The Edgemoor Inn with a thriving community organising regular social events. Nearby Painswick offers a playgroup and primary school with tennis, rugby, cricket, bowls and golf clubs, a general store, restaurants, public houses, a weekly market and pop up events at the Painswick Centre.

Schools in the local area are particularly strong with independent schools and grammar schools in Stroud, Cheltenham and Gloucester. Stroud offers an award-winning Farmers' Market, a multiplex cinema, supermarkets and trains to London Paddington.

Additional Information

Mains electricity and water, private drainage to mini STP, oil-fired heating and hw.