The house is approached along a quiet path which borders the front garden, past a lovely terrace. Entry is under a small, gabled porch and through the panelled and half-glazed front door to a cosy sitting room. Here, light pours in through the original sash windows while slate tiles ground the space. A handsome wood burner has been installed into the original arched chimney breast.

An open-plan kitchen and dining room lies at the back of the plan. The extension was conceived by the current architect-owner and has been made almost entirely of glass, meaning the room is light and airy. Exposed beams run overhead, and stone tiles run underfoot. Painted in a striking chrome yellow, the modernism of the kitchen is the perfect complement to the house’s historic character. A large kitchen island has been cleverly designed to provide ample storage while creating a convivial place to prepare food while socialising. There is a wonderful walk-in pantry and a convenient utility room with a WC.

On the first floor, the main bedroom has wonderfully elevated views across the Stroud Valley and the church next door. Painted in neutral, creamy tones, the room is peaceful and serene. A pretty family bathroom has exceptional views through a lovely sash window. Two further bedrooms are found on the second floor, set into the eaves. Both are finished in the same pared-back palette as the main bedroom, allowing the materiality of the floorboards and panelling on the walls to shine.

A sweet cabin annexe is tucked at the back of the garden, nestled in the gently rising hillside. Fully insulated and with electricity, it would make a perfect office or guest suite. A porch running along the front of the cabin is the perfect spot for the views.

At the front of the house are a terrace and a front garden planted with mature shrubs and trees. Hedges border the path, and a clematis rambles around a brick wall framing the view of the church spire. A large graduated garden runs behind the house, where stone steps lead to established herb beds. A decking area is a perfect place for alfresco dining in warmer months, and at the very top, an area has been laid out for vegetable and cut flower beds.

The Gloucestershire town of Stroud stands at the meeting point of the Five Valleys and is surrounded by the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in all directions. The house is located in a quiet residential, Uplands area of the town, within easy reach of its shops and cafés – Waitrose is within 10 mins walking distance. Stroud also has a national award-winning farmers market and numerous highly-regarded schools. The music scene is vibrant in this artistic town with venues across the town supporting a variety of performances year round.

The larger town of Cheltenham is 12 miles away, and the house is a 30-minute drive from junction 15 of the M4. The railway station, where direct trains run to London Paddington in approximately one and a half hours, is a 10-minute walk away.

Council Tax Band: B