A former Blacksmith’s shop, this beautifully presented and architecturally designed three bedroom Cotswold home has been renovated with exceptional attention to detail, combining characterful original features with stunning contemporary detailing. Occupying a sought-after location in the Gloucestershire village of Gretton at the foot of the western scarp of the Cotswolds, surrounded by open countryside, the house has a private garden, off-street parking and easy access to exceptional walking and cycling routes.

Ground Floor

Accessing the property to the side of the house through a traditional Cotswold green painted door, provides the primary entrance, with private parking located at the foot of the driveway. Upon entering the hallway through a purpose-built cloakroom area is a wonderfully bright open-plan living space complete with double-height ceilings and original windows, providing an immediate feeling of open space and volume and a view out onto the beautiful neighboring cottage gardens.

The history of the property is seen through original features such as it’s combination of red-brick and Cotswold stone walls, and large oak beams which have been artistically paired with the modern touches of cast-concrete shelves, hand-crafted cabinetry and solid oak floorboards complete with underfloor heating. The space lends itself well to changing seasons; light and cool in summer months and warm and welcoming in the winter, with a log-burning stove at the heart of the house.

The modern approach to the architecture ensures the living space flows with ease into the open-plan kitchen and dining area, providing an excellent space for both entertaining, working and daily family life. Natural daylight streams through the floor-to-ceiling bifold doors, framing views to the landscaped garden and merging the interior and exterior spaces.

The blend of original features with fresh modern architecture continues through the rear extension, where exposed red-brick walls and Cotswold stone are complemented with natural tones of polished concrete. The kitchen is a generous and ideal space for cooking and entertaining, with expansive oak worktops providing plenty of preparation space plus large amounts of storage space above and below.

Completing the ground floor, the first of the three bedrooms is positioned at ground-floor level with a generously sized adjacent shower room. The bedroom was used by previous owners as a comfortable double bedroom, but is currently in use as a bright and spacious office by the current owner.

First Floor

An open-tread wood and steel staircase leads to the upper mezzanine walkway which adjoins the two double bedrooms set at either end. The master bedroom is a generously-proportioned room with natural-coloured timber flooring, oak-beamed high ceilings, two cast iron radiators and unique views onto the garden through its fiver linear windows. The adjacent bathroom has both a modern bath and separate shower with deep-set skylights inviting plentiful natural light. A custom built walk-in wardrobe with bountiful hanging and storage space is positioned opposite.

The second bedroom, another generous double, is found at the other end of the walkway, a beautifully bright space framed accented by red brick walls, high oak beams and an in-keeping cast iron radiator.

Exterior

The property enjoys unique charred Siberian larch cladding and full-height glazing to create a striking rear façade.

The house boasts a well-maintained rear garden with willow and silver birch trees, mature borders and large custom built herb planter. Externally, the decked terrace accessed through the bifold doors provides a wonderful spot to enjoy the garden, with well-maintained herbaceous borders, beautiful willow and silver birch trees that frame the house, and raised beds at one end for growing fruit and vegetables. A sunny patio area at the end of the garden completes the space with a mains-powered hot tub, a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the garden as the sun goes down.

To the rear of the garden can be found the graveled parking area and a good sized shed for storage.

Prior to being a current residential home, The Blacksmith’s Shop drew a significant annual income as a successful holiday home.

Location:
The well-renowned local pub, the Royal Oak, with it’s stunning views over the Cotswolds, is within walking distance, in addition to the local primary school and the heart of the community, the village hall, while other useful amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Winchcombe and Broadway. Cheltenham Spa just 9 miles away, hosting many highly regarded festivals and easy mainline train access to London in two hours, with motorway access just 7 miles away at M5 Junction 9.