Property description
THE PROPERTY Situated on the very edge of Minchinhampton Common lies this stunning three/four bedroom Cotswold stone cottage. Believed to be around 200 years old, the semi-detached property maintains much character and boasts an exceptional outlook on to National Trust land at the front and lovely valley views towards Thrupp at the rear.
An entrance hall gains access to the sitting room and the studio. A large Cotswold stone fireplace with inset wood burning stove creates a beautiful focal point within the characterful sitting room. The studio was converted from the garage and could be used as a fourth bedroom.
The kitchen leads from the sitting room and boasts a range of wall & base units and attractive flag stone flooring. Built-in appliances include dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, oven & ceramic hob. The dining area is open to the kitchen and looks out on to the mature garden and views across the valley.
On the first floor are all three bedrooms, the family bathroom and shower room. Bedrooms one and two are both sizeable doubles and benefit from built in wardrobes. The third bedroom is a generous single. The shower room is located next to bedroom one, providing potential to create an en-suite master bedroom. The property benefits from double glazed windows & doors.
Outside, the property enjoys fantastic views to the front and rear. The mature rear garden allows glimpses of the valley towards Stroud and Thrupp, whilst to the front, Minchinhampton Common and the 12th fairway of the golf course are only a few steps away. There is off road parking, with additional space along the lane. A cellar can be accessed from the rear garden an ideal storage space with light.
AMENITIES Burleigh is situated approximately two miles from Nailsworth, a growing historic market town that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Famous as the location for the highly regarded 'Williams Food Hall' delicatessen as well as offering free parking, the town also features a wide range of shops from well-known high street names to cafes and unique independent shops. A local centre for the arts with an annual arts festival, the town is well known for its fine restaurants and friendly local pubs as well as its famous football club Forest Green Rovers. Nestled in a wooded valley, the surrounding flat topped rolling hills offer boundless country walks. Local amenities include highly regarded private schools Beaudesert and Wycliffe College; good public sector schools and sought after girls and boys grammar schools. Other amenities include banks, a new leisure centre, Post Office, doctors, dentists, golf courses, riding stables, gliding and polo clubs and a public library. This area has convenient road links to all main cities, towns and rail links in the area including Stroud's mainline train station that is approximately 4 miles away and offers an 80 minute (approx.) rail journey to Paddington.
DIRECTIONS From our Nailsworth office, turn right at the mini roundabout and travel up 'The W'. Pass over Minchinhampton Common and at the T junction turn left onto Cirencester Road, then immediately right on to Brimscombe Hill. Take the immediate right hand lane opposite the "Burleigh" road sign. Rose Cottage can be found a short way along this lane on the left hand side and can be identified by our 'For Sale' board.