Listed for £1,950,000
November 4, 2025
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The first floor is occupied by four generous double bedrooms, each with fitted storage and sash windows providing wonderful views of the greenery beyond. The principal bedroom is drenched in golden brown, with wood-panelled walls. It has an original fireplace and an attached dressing room, as well as direct access to a Jack-and-Jill shower room, which is shared with the second bedroom. There is an additional Jack-and-Jill bathroom on this floor.
Four further bedrooms are found on the second floor, in the eaves of the house. One has exposed timber floorboards, white-painted brick walls, and a pitched roof, and would also be suitable as a studio. There is also a bathroom with a bathtub.
A separate one-bedroom cottage spanning 775 sq ft is attached to the house, and has its own entrance, parking and courtyard garden. There is a sitting room with an original brick chimney breast, and a large wood-panelled kitchen and dining room. Upstairs, there is a bedroom, a bathroom and an attic room, which could be converted into a second bedroom with the correct permissions. Outside, a greenhouse is attached.
The Great Outdoors
An acre and a half of private grounds extends from the rear of the house, with panoramic views across the Painswick Valley. The grounds are largely laid to lawn and home to a variety of mature trees, while a paved courtyard and a kitchen garden provide opportunities for outdoor entertaining.
A covered heated swimming pool is suitable for dips all year round. A former stable block is useful for garden storage, and there are two large additional storage rooms. A large driveway at the rear has parking for several vehicles.
Out and About
Painswick sits in a commanding position overlooking the Five Valleys, in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, four miles north of Stroud. The house lies near the town centre, where narrow lanes are lined with historic stone cottages dating as far as the 17th century.
The Oak, a 16th-century pub offering excellent real ales and seasonal British fare, is a seven-minute walk from the house. The 18-hole Painswick Golf Club is a two-minute drive away; it is also a Site of Specific Scientific Interest due to its rare limestone grassland, which supports a unique wildlife. With plenty of walking trails within easy reach, the house is brilliantly positioned to explore the idyllic broader region on foot.
Perfect for a weekend stroll, Painswick Rococo Garden is a short walk away, interspersed with romantic vistas, ponds, and winding woodland walks. St Mary’s Church is also around the corner, attracting visitors looking to admire the iconic 99 yew trees that stud its recognisable landscape.
The market town of Stroud is a 10-minute drive away, offering excellent independent businesses, a Waitrose supermarket, and a national award-winning farmers' market. The music scene is vibrant in this artistic town, with venues like The Subscription Rooms supporting a variety of performances year-round.
There are plenty of places to dine, including Juliet, from the team behind the ever-popular 300-year-old pub The Woolpack in nearby Slad. Wilder in Nailsworth is also of note.
There are excellent schooling opportunities in the area. For younger pupils, The Croft Primary School is three minutes’ drive from the house. Within easy reach by car or bus, Stroud has several well-regarded secondary schools, including Stroud High School, Marling Grammar School, and Archway School.
Stroud rail station is a 10-minute drive away, and runs services to London Paddington in around an hour and a half. There is easy access by car to the M5 motorway.
Council Tax Band: H