Edge, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6

Springacre is a most attractive detached residence, constructed of traditional Cotswold stone and showcasing an abundance of character features including exposed stonework and elegant stone mullion windows. Tucked away in an idyllic rural setting between the villages of Edge and Harescombe, the property offers generous accommodation with land extending in total to about 6.9 acres. It is presented to the market with the advantage of no onward chain.

The accommodation is both versatile and well-proportioned, with a sitting room, dining room, kitchen with adjoining utility, a conservatory and a downstairs WC enjoying wonderful aspects over the gardens and surrounding countryside. On the upper floors, there are four double bedrooms, complemented by a family bathroom and three en suite shower rooms.

Springacre is set within mature gardens approaching a third of an acre, providing privacy and seasonal colour. Beyond, the property is enveloped by a paddock of approximately 6.6 acres, with independent gated access and enhanced by a natural spring issuing from the land, providing wonderful scope for equestrian use, hobby farming, or simply enjoying the space and privacy.

The property enjoys far-reaching westerly views, taking in the Malvern Hills, May Hill and other notable landmarks. With its elevated position, the house is perfectly placed to enjoy spectacular sunsets and a panorama of the surrounding countryside. This setting will appeal to those seeking privacy, natural beauty, and scope for equestrian or smallholding use.

Importantly, Springacre also offers considerable scope to extend or adapt, subject to the necessary consents, allowing a purchaser the opportunity to create a home tailored to their own requirements in this most desirable setting.

Springacre occupies a delightful position between the villages of Edge and Harescombe - sought-after Cotswold villages lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of scenic walks, bridleways and rural pursuits, while the property itself enjoys complete privacy and remarkable westerley views towards the Malvern Hills, May Hill and beyond.

The nearby market town of Stroud (approximately 4 miles) offers a wide range of shopping facilities, independent boutiques, cafés, and the award-winning Stroud Farmers’ Market. Cirencester, the “Capital of the Cotswolds,” lies about 14 miles to the east, while Cheltenham (14 miles) and Gloucester (8 miles) provide further retail, cultural and sporting amenities, including the renowned Cheltenham Festivals and Gloucester Quays.

Communication links are excellent. The M5 motorway (Junction 12) is about 9 miles away, offering swift access to Bristol and the West Country to the south, and to Birmingham and the Midlands to the north. Mainline rail services run from Stroud station to London Paddington in about 90 minutes, making the property well suited to commuting.

There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area. Locally, Edge and Painswick offer well-regarded primary schools, while nearby Stroud provides a range of state and independent options. Gloucestershire is particularly noted for its outstanding grammar schools, including Marling School and Stroud High School in Stroud, Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham, and Sir Thomas Rich’s and The Crypt School in Gloucester. Independent schools in easy reach include Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, The King’s School in Gloucester, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies’ College, all of which have outstanding reputations.