Summary - 34 BATH ROAD FROCESTER STONEHOUSE GL10 3TG
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic charm with planning potential and almost half an acre of gardens.
Grade II listed thatched cottage, built in 1523
A rare Grade II listed thatched cottage dating from 1523, set in about 0.59 acres with far-reaching Cotswold countryside views. The property combines preserved historic features — exposed timber framing, inglenook and stone fireplaces, flagstone floors and rustic beams — with later extensions that add usable living space. Approved planning is in place to enlarge the dormer and add a bedroom, and consent exists for electric gates to create a more private, formal entrance.
The ground floor offers a cosy sitting room with inglenook fireplace, a beam-lined living room with wood-burning stove, a garden room and a kitchen/breakfast room with adjacent utility. A spiral staircase from the garden room accesses an unusual first-floor bedroom, while the main first floor has three further bedrooms including a master with ensuite and a copper bath. There is practical scope to reconfigure spaces — the conservatory could become a relocated kitchen and the existing kitchen converted into a larger bathroom — subject to listed-building consent.
Outside, the level plot is generously sized and mainly lawned with mature shrubs and a seating area beside the garden room. A detached double garage and substantial driveway provide ample parking; the vendors previously secured permission for an office or fifth bedroom above the garage with a Juliet balcony to capture the views. This is best suited to buyers seeking character and scope for sensitive improvement rather than those wanting a low-maintenance modern house.
Important considerations: the property’s listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate permitted works. Ceilings are generally low in keeping with the age, internal room sizes are modest in places, and council tax is described as expensive. Buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance typical of thatched, historic buildings and confirm scope for desired changes with local conservation officers.
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