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Chestnut Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed Cotswold stone-built cottage, originally thought to be a 17th century Weavers cottage, extended over the centuries and well maintained by the present owners over the last 25 years. Set on a quiet lane, it occupies a prime position overlooking the Pitchcombe valley of open fields and pretty woods. The cottage displays a wealth of character and charm both internally and externally, boasting deceptively spacious accommodation with good ceiling heights, extending in all to circa to 2520 sq. ft arranged over three floors. Many of the principal rooms have double aspect allowing light to flood in and affording views over the neighbouring valleys and the beautiful garden. The top floor has potential for bedroom space, subject to a fire door being installed on the landing. The large sitting room has an open inglenook fireplace; the formal dining room has a gas fired stove; the kitchen and utility room are well equipped with all appliances and the conservatory is a delightful space in which to appreciate the rural surroundings. Gardens and Grounds: The property has vehicular access from the lane. A five-bar gate leads to a level gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several cars, and a large barn style single garage and workshop with electric roller door. The gardens are a particular feature of the property with a very private feel yet open to the surrounding views. Laid mostly to a gently sloping lawn, with a raised patio, terrace and small courtyard, the garden has flower beds, mature shrub borders and trees. There is a well laid out vegetable garden with a greenhouse and a hidden area with a wood store, potting shed and compost bins. Services: Mains drainage, gas, electricity and water. Gas boiler central heating. Shops: Painswick general store and pharmacy, Stroud Waitrose and an award-winning Saturday Farmers Market. Pubs/restaurants: The Falcon, The Oak, and Painswick House Hotel in Painswick and Edgemoor Inn which is a popular Gastro pub. Train Stations: Stroud station 4 miles (London Paddington 90 minutes), Cheltenham Spa station 11 miles, Kemble station 17 miles (London Paddington 75 minutes). Roads: M5 junction 12 6 miles. Schools: Croft Primary, Painswick, Stroud High School (girls), Marlin (boys), Archway School Wycliffe independent. Beaudesert Park School, Dean Close, Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham College. and The King's School in Gloucester Footpaths: The surrounding countryside has many footpaths and bridleways, providing a wide range of walking and riding opportunities. Racing: Cheltenham and Bath. Polo at Cirencester and Westonbirt. Water sports: Cotswold Water Park Rugby: Gloucester, Bristol and Bath Golf courses: Painswick Beacon and Minchinhampton Distances: Painswick 1.9 miles | Stroud/Stroud station 2.3 miles (London Paddington 90 minutes) | M5 JCT 12 6 miles | Cheltenham 12 miles | Cirencester 15 miles | Kemble station 15 miles (London Paddington 75 minutes). (All distances and times are approximate).