Location
St Marys Hill house is on the edge of the village of South Woodchester, about halfway between Nailsworth and Stroud with good access to Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham. The property is also well located for access to the M4 and M5 motorways and the mainline train station at Stroud offers convenient services to London Paddington.
Almost a stones throw is the well known Woodchester Park valley which is owned by the National Trust and provides a wonderful and unspoilt area of beautiful countryside for walking and enjoying the abundant wildlife attracted by the lakes.
The many leisure and recreational opportunities in the area only add to the property's desirability, including Golf at Minchinhampton; Westonbirt Arboretum; Horseracing at Cheltenham and Bath; Polo at Cirencester Park and Beaufort.
Nailsworth provides a range of shopping facilities for everyday requirements, including a bakery, butcher and supermarket. The well-regarded delicatessen Williams Kitchen is also an acclaimed restaurant. In addition, there are several interesting boutique shops all of which contribute much to the prosperity of the small town.
The area is particularly well served by numerous excellent schools.

The Property
St Marys Hill House is an imposing 18th Century Cotswolds stone family house, which stands in an elevated and accessible position. There is a good garden space and parking, all enclosed by a Cotswolds stone boundary wall. The house and gardens are poised to be taken to the final stage of evolution with the property being sold by executors in its current form, providing an attractive opportunity to a buyer to alter the design or complete as planned.
The property was bought in September 2021 from the Clifton Diocese and immediately underwent plans for an extensive refurbishment programme. Not being Listed, this allowed for some quite substantial alterations to be implemented.
A local builder commenced the work, which ceased at the end of June and all costs have been settled with the builder. The estate has decided not to complete the build, but instead to allow a new custodian to continue the excellent work and finish the project to their own specification. The building contractor is willing to engage with the new owner to re-commence work on their behalf.
In summary, the work undertaken thus far is as follows:
Gutted all downstairs back to brick, Structural openings steels etc, Building control signoff, New ground floor including under floor heating, First fix plumbing and electrical, Damp proofing all downstairs, Timber treatment, Roof works to replace 2 slopes and box valley gutter, New stone windows to some areas, New partitions in areas, Insulation and plaster board ceilings and walls downstairs and partial upstairs, Shower trays and partial 2nd fix plumbing, Partly 2nd fix carpentry, Plastering done in areas.

Nailsworth 1.25 miles, Stroud Station 3 miles, Tetbury 6.5 miles, Cirencester, 14.5 miles (Distances & times approximate).