3 bed cottage for sale

Watledge Road, Nailsworth GL6

Set in the heart of Nailsworth, Corner Cottage is a detached period cottage that embodies everything the Cotswolds does best: Character, warmth, and a setting that simply stops you in your tracks.

A south-facing front courtyard, screened from the lane by a high picket fence, sets the tone immediately: Raised beds, a log store, and generous space to entertain outdoors. Inside, a full-length living-dining room with inglenook fireplace, woodburning stove and original wooden floorboards delivers exactly what the cosiness of a period cottage promises, but rarely achieves. The kitchen, a sympathetic modern extension, opens directly to the courtyard through double patio doors, flooding the space with light and drawing the outside in.

Upstairs, the first floor offers two bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the second floor reveals a genuinely special principal bedroom with exposed Cotswold stone and original roof timbers, alongside a further generous room equally suited as a fourth bedroom, home office or dressing room.

Nailsworth

Nailsworth is one of those towns that earns genuine loyalty. Nestled in a steep Cotswold valley, it has long attracted those seeking a place with real character, a strong community and a distinctly independent spirit, anchored by Williams Food Hall, Hobbs House Bakery, Wilder's celebrated tasting menu restaurant, and a thoughtful collection of boutiques, galleries, cafes and restaurants that punch well above the town's size. A regular farmers market and a thriving annual arts festival draw visitors from across the region, cementing its reputation as one of the Cotswolds most culturally alive small towns.

Watledge backs directly onto over 600 acres of National Trust common land, with Minchinhampton Common, Rodborough Common and Woodchester Park all within easy reach. Three golf courses at Minchinhampton serve those who prefer their countryside in fairways, and the legendary Winstones Ice Cream is just up the hill.

Natural Beauty and Countryside

- Set within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

- Watledge backs directly onto National Trust Minchinhampton Common, spanning 600 acres of open land

- Rodborough Common, Woodchester Park, Westonbirt Arboretum and the Cotswold Way all within easy reach

- Three championship golf courses at Minchinhampton Golf Club

Education

- Excellent local primary provision in Nailsworth, including the independent Waldorf Acorn School

- Sought-after grammar schools in Stroud and Gloucester

- Beaudesert Park School, five minutes up the hill

- Westonbirt School (Tetbury) and Wycliffe College (Stroud) both easily accessible

Connectivity

- Stroud station (4 miles): Direct trains to London Paddington in 90 minutes

- Regular connections to Bristol and Gloucester

- A46 provides easy road access to the M5, Tetbury, Cirencester and Bath

- Stroud accessible on foot and bike via the Stroudwater Canal towpath

Nearby Recreation

- Endless walking and cycling across open commons and bridleways

- Woodchester Park with lakeside walks through ancient managed woodland

- Riding stables, polo club and gliding club all within the area

- Nailsworth leisure centre and Stroud's outdoor lido, cinema and theatre ten minutes by car

- Egypt Mill: A timeless mill, hotel and restaurant in the heart of Nailsworth

- Nailsworth Garden Centre (Blue Diamond), a destination in its own right with Waterside Cafe and Local Larder

- Year-round farmers markets, food festivals and community events in Nailsworth and Stroud

Property Details

Kitchen 11'1" x 6'1" (3.38m x 1.85m)

A bright cottage kitchen fitted with wooden units, L-shaped worksurfaces, a Belfast sink and double hob. Practical and uncluttered, with double patio doors opening directly onto the south-facing courtyard.

Sitting and Dining Room 27'0" x 11'9" (8.23m x 3.58m)

The full-length heart of the cottage. A stone inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove anchors the room with real authenticity, complemented by original wooden floorboards and exposed stonework. An open staircase rises to the first floor.

Bathroom

A well-appointed family bathroom with bath and shower over.

Front Courtyard

South-facing and screened from the quiet lane by a high picket fence, the courtyard provides a charming outdoor space with raised beds, a log store, decking and a lockable external storage shed. Room for a table and chairs and genuine outdoor entertaining.

Bedroom 1 14'1" x 7'9" (4.29m x 2.36m)

A well-proportioned bedroom at the front of the cottage with good natural light and views over Nailsworth.

Bedroom 2 12'3" x 9'0" (3.73m x 2.74m)

A comfortable second bedroom on the first floor.

Bedroom 3 / Study / Dressing Room 12'10" x 12'2" (3.91m x 3.71m)

A generous second-floor space with built-in storage. Flexible in use: Equally suited as a home office, dressing room or third bedroom.

Bedroom 4 (Principal) 16'1" x 11'11" (4.90m x 3.63m)

The standout room of the cottage. Exposed Cotswold stone walls, visible roof timbers and a real sense of privacy and retreat, with lovely views over the countryside valley into Nailsworth.

Technical Details

- Tenure: Freehold

- EPC Rating: E (50), potential rating B (85)

- Council Tax: Band C, £2,085 per annum (Stroud District Council)

- Total Floor Area: 1,019 sq ft (94.7 sq m)

- Heating: Gas central heating

- Broadband: Standard / Superfast available (Ofcom)

- Mobile: O2, EE, Three and Vodafone

- Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage

Strictly by appointment only. Contact Adam Clegg to arrange a viewing