Summary - The Lodge, Butterrow Hill GL5 2LR
6 bed 4 bath House
Stunning elevated six-bed home with two-bed cottage and tiered gardens.
Six bedrooms total: four-bed main house plus two-bed cottage in grounds
Set high on Butterrow Hill below Rodborough Common, this traditional stone home pairs a spacious six-bedroom main house with a detached two-bedroom cottage. The elevated position rewards you with uninterrupted panoramic views across the Stroud valleys from almost every reception and bedroom. The main house offers generous reception rooms, a master suite with French doors to a sun terrace, and a lower-ground level housing three double bedrooms and family bathroom.
The landscaped, tiered gardens are a defining feature: dry-stone walls, winding paths, colourful borders and secluded terraces create a formal yet natural setting for entertaining and quiet retreat. Practical outbuildings include a garage, detached double carport and additional car ports, with gated private driveways providing abundant off-road parking. The Lodge cottage within the grounds offers flexible use for guests, extended family or rental income (approximate rental value £1,300 pcm).
This property is full of period character — gothic arched windows, an Adam-style fireplace and wood-burning stoves — but it requires realistic upkeep. The house dates from before 1900; external stone walls are likely uninsulated and double glazing install dates are unknown. Broadband speeds are reported as slow and council tax is described as quite expensive. Access includes drives owned by third parties (National Trust) and some approaches involve steps down to the house.
Fort William and The Lodge are sold together; purchasers must be ready to proceed and viewers should be on the market. For buyers seeking a distinctive country home with strong letting or multi-generational potential, this elevated, characterful estate delivers privacy, flexible accommodation and exceptional valley views — alongside maintenance and running-cost considerations that should be factored into any offer.
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