The Plain, Nympsfield, GL10 3UE

Believed to date back to 1790 Barberi Cottage is steeped in local history and has been meticulously restored and sympathetically updated to retain its character and integrity. The property earned its name from Blessed Dominic Barberi who held the first catholic mass after the Reformation here, and has been acknowledged since in parades and blessings as a significant part of Nympsfield's rich history.

Set in a good-size plot with wonderful landscaped wrap around gardens the property offers a delightful outlook from every window and a great deal of privacy. The current owners have invested in high-quality fittings throughout to include flagstone floorings, bespoke accoya hardwood windows and oak latch doors, in addition to underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

A useful entrance porch leads into the dual aspect sitting room which has a stunning inglenook fireplace with log-burning stove, a curvaceous exposed stone wall, exposed beams, and glorious flagstone flooring. Stairs ascend to the first floor and an oak latch door leads into the kitchen.

The kitchen also benefits from flagstone flooring and a lovely dual aspect, there is plenty of room for a dining table and a substantial range of shaker style wall and base units with solid timber worksurfaces and a ceramic Belfast sink. The units have undercounter lighting, timber upstands and stylish cottage-style fittings, while the deep window ledges have been finished with stone sills. A door leads from the kitchen into a useful boot-room/utility with a Velux window and lofty ceiling height, and a further oak latch door into a beautifully presented cloakroom/WC with a ceramic sink and an exquisite vintage tap. A stable door leads from the boot-room into the garden where you will find a generous stone tiled canopy with useful boot-storage and a log-store.

Upstairs a light-filled landing serves two double bedrooms and the bathroom. Each of the bedrooms has pleasant proportions and a glorious outlook over the garden from deep window seats. The fully-tiled family bathroom has a stylish contemporary suite. There is a double-ended bath with a shower over, recessed shelving, oak flooring and a heated towel rail.

Outside the cottage gardens have been beautifully planted with established shrubs and trees, a plethora of glorious climbers and cleverly selected perennials for seasonal interest. There are several charming seating areas in addition to two patios and a level area of lawn, alongside functional spaces for bin storage and log storage. To the rear of the property there is a gravelled parking area with off-street parking for two vehicles.

Nympsfield village is located high on the Cotswold escarpment between Nailsworth, Dursley and Stroud and adjacent to Coaley Peak from which you can enjoy spectacular views across the Severn Vale. The village has an excellent community vibe and provides local amenities including a well-regarded primary school and two churches, an active village hall, a village pub (currently seeking a new custodian) a popular working-men's club, and there is a local gliding club with a recently opened and well-regarded cafe - 'Caper', which is a pleasant 20 minute walk always through Penn woods.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band D
Services: Mains electricity, water & sewerage
Heating: Oil-fired central heating.
Internet: Fibre broadband available.
Flood risk: Low
Conservation Area: Nympsfield