3 bed cottage for sale

The Close, Ruscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6

Characterful detached period cottage in an elevated position.

Set in a desirable rural location, this charming period cottage enjoys an enviable elevated position with far-reaching valley views.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over two floors, with all rooms designed to make the most of the stunning outlook. The entrance leads into a hallway, providing access to a spacious sitting room, which flows into another reception room—both offering flexible living space. A workshop adjoins the reception room, providing excellent storage or potential for other uses. The farmhouse-style kitchen benefits from an external door leading outside and connects to a utility/boot room with a separate WC.

Upstairs, a spacious landing/office space provides additional flexibility. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, along with a family bathroom.

Outside, the tiered garden features patio areas and lawned sections, all positioned to capture the spectacular valley scenery. The property also comes with three sheds and a charming summer house, providing additional storage and recreational space. The garden is further enhanced by a selection of mature fruit trees, including four apple trees, a cherry tree, and a pear tree. The property also benefits from two parking spaces accessed via the Bridle Way (Lightwood Lane).

Ruscombe offers scenic woodland walks and a church, while nearby Whiteshill provides a village shop, pub, well-established primary school, playing field with a playground, and a church. Stroud town boasts a vibrant mix of independent shops, pubs, cafes, bars, and restaurants. The wider area includes supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre, and an award-winning weekly farmers’ market. Stroud also benefits from a mainline railway station with direct inter-city services to London Paddington in approximately 87 minutes.