5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Convent Lane, South Woodchester GL5

A substantial and beautifully presented 18th century Cotswold home offering exceptional space for modern family life, ideal for growing families and particularly well suited to teenagers seeking their own independence within the home. Nestled along a peaceful country lane on the edge of the highly regarded village of South Woodchester near Stroud, Sandy Cottage is a charming semi detached period home dating back to the 1700s. Behind its attractive façade lies a surprisingly spacious and versatile layout extending over three floors, blending character features with practical family living.

The welcoming entrance porch opens into a generous hallway with useful storage and a cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. The sitting/dining room is a particularly impressive family space, light filled with windows to both front and rear, making it perfect for entertaining, celebrations, and everyday life. An attractive arched opening lead to a second reception room, ideal as a snug, playroom or home office, giving everyone their own corner to relax or work. The kitchen is well appointed with an excellent range of wall and base units, a Belfast sink, and breakfast bar, a natural hub of the home. A rear lobby/utility area provides space for white goods and access to the garden via a stable door. Upstairs, the sense of space continues. The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms ideal for families with older children who need proper double rooms rather than compromises. The principal bedroom enjoys a charming window seat overlooking the front, while bedrooms two and three are generous doubles. Bedroom four, currently used as a study, benefits from a large picture window with garden views. A centrally located family bathroom serves this floor. A staircase rises to the second floor where a superb fifth bedroom creates an excellent private retreat, perfect for a teenager wanting their own space away from the main household flow, or equally suited as a guest suite or hobby room.

To the front, a low cotswold stone wall encloses a charming seating area, perfect for a bistro table to enjoy the morning sun. A feature Victorian lamp post with glass lantern adds a distinctive touch of character. To the side, there is off road parking for two cars and a double garage with power, lighting, and an up and over door, a rare find in a village setting. The rear garden is private and enclosed, offering a timber decked entertaining area ideal for summer barbeques, a lawn, and a variety of fruit trees, a delightful haven for family life.

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. 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.

Agents Note

Sandy Cottage has a right of way over the rear courtyard of Minden Cottage for access.

Property Information

The property is freehold. Gas central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. The council tax band is E. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the ofcom network checker and the broadband services available include superfast connections, and you are likely to have service from the main service providers (EE, Three, O2, Vodafone) although reception from EE and Three may be limited inside the house. These results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances and the precise location of the user.