The property of the day is this beautiful detached family home in the Slad valley.

It is offered for sale by Perry Bishop and Chambers for £595K.

This is a delightful detached family home that has undergone modernisation and has been extended in the last 10 years.

The property is set in the heart of Slad village with views across the valley. Approached via gates to the driveway with parking for four or more vehicles and a detached single garage.

Internally, entrance porch opening to entrance hall, sitting room with open fireplace and a large dining room also with an open fireplace.

Both receptions have delightful views across the valley. From the hallway to the rear, a large area used as a study, a large utility room and cloakroom. A lovely fitted kitchen with wooden worktops, AGA and dining area.

To the first floor, master bedroom with an en suite and a further double bedroom, both having fantastic views across the valley and to the side, back towards Stroud.

To the rear landing, a further double bedroom with French doors leading to a private terrace overlooking the grounds.

Completed by a family bathroom with a lovely roll top bath. The property offers a wealth of light throughout.

The property is surrounded by a wealth of mature trees, including fruit trees. Steps to the rear lead to levels of gardens with vegetable garden, lawned areas and further steps leading up to the top of the garden to a raised terrace which offers fantastic views across the valley and open fields to the rear.

This is a delightful detached family home on an elevated plot with stunning views and offers well-proportioned space throughout.

AMENITIES Slad is a beautiful, historic Cotswold village that was at the heart of the local wool industry and is home to the renowned pub The Woolpack. More recently Slad was home to the author Laurie Lee and the setting for his acclaimed novel 'Cider with Rosie'.

The meeting point of five valleys, the historic town of Stroud is a well-known centre for arts and crafts as well as its weekly Farmers Market; recently voted the best in the country. An annual textile festival is held in the town as well as various exhibitions at the Subscription Rooms and at The Museum in the Park.

Stroud has two state Grammar Schools, for boys and girls, and Archway School, a mixed Comprehensive Secondary School. Nearby are several Independent Schools such as Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, Wycliffe College in Stonehouse and the prestigious Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College are approximately 30 minutes away. Stroud has good transport links with London Paddington only 90 minutes (approx.) by train and Bath and Bristol 45 minutes by car.

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