Summary - FIR TREE COTTAGE ST MARYS CHALFORD STROUD GL6 8PU
Far-reaching elevated countryside views from garden and upper rooms
Large terraced garden with unique summer house (former signal box)
Detached garage plus front parking for convenience
Spacious attic bedroom with beamed pitched roof
Modern wood-burning stove and feature Cotswold stone wall
EPC rating F — likely needs insulation and energy improvements
Very slow broadband speeds — may hinder home-working
Single bathroom on ground floor; three-storey layout involves many stairs
FIR TREE COTTAGE is a charming detached Cotswold stone cottage set in an elevated spot, offering far-reaching countryside views and a sizeable terraced garden. The house combines traditional features — exposed beams, a Cotswold stone wall and a modern wood-burning stove — with usable everyday rooms including a boot room, country kitchen and a spacious attic bedroom. A detached garage, front parking and a unique summer house (former signal box) add practical outdoor space and storage.
The layout suits someone looking to downsize without losing space: two bedrooms across three storeys, a second sitting/family room on the first floor, and a large attic bedroom under a pitched, beamed roof. The ground-floor bathroom is modern and well presented. Heating is mains gas boiler and radiators and double glazing was installed after 2002, improving comfort.
Important practical points: the property has an EPC rating of F and the original stone walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation, so buyers should expect retrofit insulation or energy-improvement works. Broadband speeds are very slow in this location, which may affect home-working unless addressed. With only one bathroom and a multi-storey layout, the home suits buyers comfortable with stairs and a compact household.
Chalford offers a strong village community, local shops, pubs and schools within reach, while Stroud’s market and transport links are nearby. The cottage will appeal to buyers seeking character, views and garden space who are willing to invest in energy improvements or light refurbishment to fully realise its potential.
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