In the Cotswolds‘ Golden Valley, this stone cottage has seen more than 500 years of history pass through. The original foundations, here on the rising slopes of Chalford Hill, are from the 16th century; Georgian and Edwardian additions came later. The architecture carries its past lightly, expressed through time-worn masonry, generous windows and a plan shaped by gradual adaptation rather than overhaul. The setting is equally compelling, tucked into a network of steep lanes and long valley views that shift with the light.

Inside, the layout unfolds with the years. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are arranged around a series of connected living spaces, each defined by period structure and restored detailing. An Aga anchors the kitchen while Edwardian windows draw daylight deep inside. Two reception rooms open towards landscaped gardens, themselves enclosed by dry-stone walls — a sheltered sequence of lawns, planting and mature trees, they extend the home’s sense of calm. Two outbuildings, including a glass-fronted studio and a two-storey barn, offer flexibility for work or future conversion, subject to permissions. The property is listed for £1,595,000 with Radnor Martin.

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