Hartley Bridge, Horsley, Stroud

Situated in an idyllic location and tucked away from busy roads, this charming three bedroom detached extended cottage offers a wonderful blend of character, comfort and modern living. Lovingly restored and enhanced by the current owners, the property retains many original features alongside a range of thoughtful improvements.

Works include a substantial extension creating additional living space, a stylish country style kitchen, recently fitted log burning stove, replacement windows and doors and, more recently, a detached double garage/workshop.

Entering through the front door, stairs rise to the first floor, while a doorway opens into the impressive kitchen/dining room, with it's feature quarry block flooring. The kitchen features contemporary Shaker style wall and base units, useful storage recesses, a 1.5 drainer sink unit and attractive oak worktops. Dual aspect windows, one with a bay front, tiled splashbacks and integrated dishwasher and fridge. There is also a useful breakfast bar peninsula which provides an ideal space for casual dining, when the main dining table is not in use.

Steps lead up to the useful utility room, with it's twin skylights and underfloor heating, space for a fridge and freezer, wall mounted storage, plumbing for a washing machine and housing for the oil central heating boiler. There is also a downstairs cloakroom with its innovative light tunnel and a door with access out to the rear garden.

The characterful sitting room features a Cotswold stone feature wall with inset log burning stove, exposed ceiling beam and dual aspect windows, creating a warm and inviting space.

To the first floor, the refitted family bathroom includes an oversized bath with rainhead shower, twin heated towel rails and vanity unit with wash hand basin. Two front facing bedrooms are found on this level, with a further staircase leading to the principal bedroom, again enjoying a front facing aspect.

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