Slad, Stroud, GL6

Say hello to The Laurels, a detached, light filled house in an elevated location in the sought after village of Slad. This position allows for a lovely outlook to the fields and greenery of the Slad Valley, with the legendary Woolpack public house, serving food and good beer just down the road and country walks on the doorstep. The property is handsome, with bags of kerb appeal. The current owners have improved the property during their ownership, and the resulting house is stylish and welcoming, with well proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. 

You walk into the porch and entrance hall, with a reception room on either side of the hall. A 14' snug is on the left, with a larger living room on the right. The kitchen is behind this room, and a prospective buyer may look to create a large kitchen/family room by combining these two spaces, subject to relevant consent. There is also a rear lobby, cloakroom/wc and a useful utility room on this floor. A staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor, with a landing, principal bedroom with en suite shower room, re-fitted family bathroom and two further double bedrooms on this floor. The house has a lovely feel, and every window enjoys a pleasant rural outlook, with the view from the front windows of particular merit. A brilliant family house - viewing highly recommended.

The property benefits from a large garden, a drive with space to park several cars and a detached studio, with a total plot size of 0.3 acres. The gated drive is at the front of the property and this leads up the house, and with space to park several cars and provision for an EV charging point. The garage has been converted into an 18' detached studio with power and light - an ideal work from home space. A couple of steps lead up to the front door and the front lawn. This large space is level and enclosed with mature hedging and shrubs. The rear garden is terraced and stretches up away from the house. There is a timber decked area accessed from the third bedroom, a growing level with greenhouse and a timber built office/shed, fully insulated office with a double glazed window, power and light. Finally, sloping lawns and a paved seating area - the perfect spot to relax and take in the superb view, complete this lovely family garden.

Slad is a well known as the home and final resting place of author Laurie Lee, who based his famous book Cider With Rosie on his childhood in the village. The heart of village life revolves around the Parish Church and the Woolpack pub, while nearby towns like Painswick and Stroud provide a variety of shopping, recreational, and educational options. The Elliot (Swifts Hill) Nature Reserve boasts clear-day views extending to Wales and is interwoven with footpaths, making it a haven for rare orchids and adders. Located about 2 miles from Stroud, Slad is conveniently positioned with Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Cirencester just 7, 11, and 14 miles away, respectively. These surrounding towns offer a wide array of social, recreational, and retail amenities to cater to diverse interests. The area also boasts strong educational options, both in the private and state sectors. From Stroud station, direct trains to London take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Property information

The property is freehold. Mains electricty and water, LPG central heating and a recently installed private drainage system. The council tax band is D. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include standard & ultrafast broadband, and you are likely to have service from the main service providers (EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone)