5 bedroom house for sale

A handsome family home hidden away in the heart of the village with a wealth of period charm, large garden and ample gated parking

Description - Tucked away behind private gates, Packers is one of Painswick's hidden gems. Opening to a spacious courtyard, the property has a unique French country feel imbued with Cotswold charm.

Originally home to the Packer family in the early 18th Century, the property exudes historic character with a wealth of period features including aged beams and stone fireplaces.

The house opens to a sizeable reception hall ideal for welcoming guests and creating an immediate sense of space which continues throughout the property.

The kitchen is set to the rear of the house along with an open-plan dining area. Fitted units provide ample discreet storage and there is breakfast bar seating for relaxed dining. There is room for a large dining table for supper parties and family gatherings and a door opens to the patio for summer entertaining.

A good-sized sitting room works equally well for hosting as for cosy evenings in front of the woodburning stove and access to the patio opens the room up to the garden for the warmer months. Deep stone sills and wooden shutters add warmth and character.

Steps lead down to a home office, along with a cloakroom, laundry and boot room. True to the quirky charm of the house, a door opens from the boot room to New Street, giving instant access to the heart of the village.

Five bedrooms are located across the upper two floors with 3 first floor bedrooms, one with en-suite, along with a family bathroom plus a further two bedrooms, snug/playroom and a shower room on the top floor. The snug is currently used as a sixth bedroom and works well as such. All of the rooms benefit from pretty views of the garden, village and church spire.

The principal bedroom offers a superb statement suite with room for a sofa along with a glass panelled mezzanine dressing room with bespoke storage.

Garden And Grounds - Packers' walled garden is a hidden delight. Extending to circa 0.3 acres, the level lawn is enveloped with well-stocked and carefully planted borders, along with a choice of pretty seating areas. A tall red brick boundary wall provides privacy and also adds to the charm of this quintessentially English country garden.

A shed provides useful storage along with outbuildings including the original coach house. A gravel parking area provides parking for multiple cars, a rare asset in the heart of the village.