High Street, Avening, GL8 8NF

The Coach House is a gem of a property. Set beside the Nailsworth stream in the picturesque village of Avening, it offers all the joys of village life, with a friendly, inclusive village community with a well-regarded pub and primary school on the doorstep, but is only a couple of miles from the bustling market towns of Nailsworth and Tetbury. This delightful home hides something of a surprise – despite its traditional character façade, it was actually built only 40 years ago, using the old Cotswold stone from the building which previously stood on the site. The current owners have comprehensively improved the property during their ownership and the resulting home is carefully considered and beautifully realised, with immaculately presented accommodation arranged over two floors.

Entry is through a good-sized hall with plenty of room for shoes and coats and a cloakroom/W.C. on the right. You walk through into a central dining room, with space for a large table, with the sitting room to the left. This airy room has two Georgian-style sash windows to the front, letting in plenty of light and looking out into a spacious private courtyard, and a Cotswold stone fireplace with wood burning stove. The kitchen is at the rear of the house - a contemporary space with a modern feel that has been carefully designed around a central island with space for stools underneath. A staircase leads up from the dining room to a half-landing, with double patio doors opening onto the rear, connecting the house with the garden. The first floor comprises an upper landing, three bedrooms and a shower room. The largest bedroom also benefits from a walk-in wardrobe, which could, if preferred, be converted into an en suite shower room, subject to building regulation permission. Paddle stairs lead up from the landing to a large attic space, which is currently used as a den and gaming area for teenagers. The house is tastefully decorated from top to bottom, and every room feels welcoming. All in all a wonderful home - an appointment to view is highly recommended.