School Road, Gloucestershire

No Onward Chain
Two Bedroom Character Cottage
Attractive Exposed Stonework
Convenient Kitchen/Diner
Well-Proportioned Bathroom
Allocated Off-Street Parking
Walking Distance To Wotton-Under-Edge High Street
Ideal First-Time Purchase Or Investment Opportunity
Gas Central Heating
Stroud District Council Band A
Tucked away in a peaceful position, yet just a short stroll from the shops, cafés and amenities of the High Street, as well as beautiful countryside walks right on the doorstep, this charming terraced cottage offers the best of both worlds. Offered to the market with no onward chain, this delightful home presents a wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, those looking to downsize, or investors seeking a property with plenty of potential. While some updating would enhance the cottage further, it already offers a wealth of character and the chance to create a lovely home in a highly convenient location. Accessed via a shared pathway, the property welcomes you into an entrance hall, leading through to the kitchen. Fitted with a gas hob and oven, there is also space for a small dining table, making it an ideal spot for everyday meals and catching up with family and friends. To the rear of the cottage is a spacious and light-filled living room, providing a cosy and comfortable place to relax. Stairs rise from here to the first floor where you will discover two bedrooms. There is a generous double with useful additional storage along with a bright single bedroom benefiting from a Velux window. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower and enjoys plenty of natural light thanks to a further Velux window. Outside, the property benefits from an allocated parking space.
Area Description
Known as the “Gateway to the Cotswolds,” Wotton-under-Edge is a historic market town dating back to Saxon times, situated on the edge of the Cotswold Escarpment. Lying within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wotton-under-Edge was ranked as the happiest place to live in Gloucestershire by a survey in 2025 (https://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/25577652.wotton-under-edge-happiest-place-live-gloucestershire/). The High Street is lined with traditional stone buildings that house a variety of independent shops, cafés, a Tesco Express, a Co-operative mini-supermarket, The Falcon Steakhouse, and three public houses. The town is also home to the Ram Inn – a famous 13th-century public house now closed to visitors – as well as its own independent cinema, which has been operating since 1911. Junction 14 of the M5 lies approximately 5.1 miles away, offering convenient access for commuters to Bristol, Gloucester, and Cheltenham. Tetbury, home to the King’s residence, is just 10.1 miles from Wotton-under-Edge. Around 7 miles away, Cam and Dursley Railway Station provides rail connections to both Bristol and Gloucester until the opening of Charfield Railway Station, expected in Spring 2027 (https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/charfield-train-station/). For primary education, children can attend The Great British School or Bluecoat Primary School, with additional options available in nearby villages such as Charfield, Tortworth, and Hillesley. The prestigious Katharine Lady Berkeley’s Secondary School is located between the neighbouring village of Kingswood and the outskirts of Wotton-under-Edge, making it easily accessible on foot. Visitors may discover this charming town while walking the Cotswold Way. Additional leisure activities include a golf club and a refurbished open-air swimming pool, which operates seasonally.