Private Road, Stroud, GL5

Fair Mount is situated on the area’s premium ‘Private Road’ and occupies what is arguably the best plot on the road. It enjoys expansive south/west facing views over the rolling hills of Gloucestershire and down to the River Severn. Backing onto the sloping 800 acres of National Trust owned Rodborough Common, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
This deceptively modern house remains true to its original design and architectural individuality. It has not been extended or developed since its construction in the 1970’s and could, subject to planning, be enlarged and reimagined. Unusually the house can be accessed from both the ground floor and first floor levels.
The house has been designed to maximise the outstanding views with the living area on the entry level having a door to the balcony from which to further enjoy the views. This room benefits from a vaulted ceiling with both the height and fine timbered beams adding to its feeling of spaciousness. There is a principal bedroom and bathroom on this level together with a home office and a cloakroom. The ground floor has the remainder of the bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The house has had a new kitchen and new bathrooms installed recently. It is presented in excellent order throughout.

Outside

Private Road is a prestigious, tree-lined residential road maintained and managed by the residents. Fair Mount is almost at the end of the road on the left-hand side and occupies a tranquil and secluded position with double gated access to its large drive. The house sits well in the plot with ample front and rear gardens giving an excellent feeling of space. The side garden is laid to patio with interspaces and well stocked borders. The main garden is level with two sections. The first is the former tennis court which is mainly laid to grass with mature hedging separating this from the vegetable garden beyond. The plot ends with a stone wall adjoining Rodborough Common.

Situation

Private Road is a prestigious residential tree-lined road. This sought-after address offers a fine selection of individual homes of style and quality. Surrounded by Rodborough Common (a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest) together with its neighbour Minchinhampton Common is in total some 800 acres of common land vested in the National Trust. It is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where opportunities for walking, golf and equestrian activities are readily available. Local amenities are accessible in the towns of Minchinhampton, Stroud and Nailsworth with a wide selection of recreational facilities, individual shops and supermarkets. Stroud holds an award-winning Farmers' Market every Saturday. Education within the area is excellent and includes Beaudesert Park Preparatory School, Wycliffe College, and Grammar Schools at Stroud High School for Girls & Marling School for Boys. Access to the M5 motorway is available from J13 with Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Bath & Bristol all within easy driving distance. A mainline intercity rail service to London (Paddington) is available from Stroud some 3 miles away.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-55242

Additional Information

Local Authority:
Stroud District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Services: Mains gas, electricity and water. Private drainage. There is a communal charge for this property’s share of the maintenance of the road, trees etc. This is currently (2024) £125 per year.