DESCRIPTION
Nestled in the historic village of Standish, this delightful home is situated within the grounds of historic 14th century Standish Court. With three bedrooms and three reception rooms, this attached Grade II listed house exudes charm and character blending traditional architecture with modern living. The location is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of a busy town, yet still within easy reach of local amenities and transport links. As illustrated on the floor plan the accommodation comprises; dining hall with feature fireplace leading to a study, utility and cloakroom, sitting room with wood burning stove, kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of units and furnished with fabulous arched doors all offering access to the gardens. Three good sized bedrooms, with lovely views, are located on the first floor together with the en-suite and family bathroom. Beautifully maintained gardens wrap around the cottage, separated into sociable seating areas with level lawns, together with further areas of established shrubs and trees. The Arlebrook flows through the gardens with a picturesque foot bridge linking the house with part of the garden. A garage offers additional parking or storage with a lovely studio/hobbies room over. Further parking is available alongside the Cotswold wall to the front of the garage.

LOCATION
The village of Standish is a dispersed rural community. At its heart is a fine medieval church and village hall. Surrounded by glorious open countryside, the location offers rural tranquility, whilst still within easy reach of nearby business centres, the M5 motorway for commuting and a host of local amenities. The small nearby town of Stonehouse has a good selection of independent retailers as well as a supermarket, post office, cafes, restaurants. The mainline railway station feeding into London Paddington within 90 minutes commuting. Stroud and Gloucester are all within easy reach, offering excellent shopping and entertainment facilities.

One of the key draws to the area is the excellent choice of schools in both the state and private sector. Wycliffe and Hopelands Preparatory Schools are both within a 10 minute drive and there are sought after grammar schools in Gloucester, Stroud and Cheltenham.

Motorway M5 J12 - 3 miles, Railway Station - 2 miles, Cheltenham (central) - 16 miles, Bristol Airport BS48 3DY - approx. 40 miles (mileages are approximate)

DIRECTIONS
From Stroud travel west in the direction of Stonehouse and continue through the town towards Standish on the B4008 for approximately 3 miles. Turn left into Standish Lane towards St Nicholas Church then immediately left through the arch into Standish Court. Continue to the far end of the driveway and park against the Cotswold Stone wall. The entrance to Court Cottage (number 5) is located in the far corner denoted by our For Sale sign.

AGENTS NOTE
Further charges apply for this property including £40,00 per month maintenance fees, approximately £37.00 annually for the arch indemnity insurance. The residents are currently upgrading the shared sewerage system at a cost of around £10,000 per household. A historical right of way has limited rights to cross the far end of the garden for 2 of the neighboring properties.
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