Dry Hill House, The Heavens, Stroud, GL6 7LT

Set in an idyllic position adjoined by the valley, this charming Cotswold home combines period character, energy efficiency, and an extraordinary connection to nature.

The interior offers well-balanced accommodation over three floors, starting with a welcoming entrance hall fitted with underfloor heating and a concealed utility closet.

At the heart of the ground floor is a light-filled kitchen featuring an electric Everhot cooker, a dual-fuel stove, and a sociable breakfast bar.

This flows into a formal dining room with French doors opening out to the garden, alongside a cosy sitting room with alcove shelving, wood-burner, and underfloor heating.

A generous glass conservatory leads directly off the sitting room, providing a peaceful vantage point to watch local wildlife, from deer grazing in the valley to buzzards and owls soaring overhead.

On the first floor, a central landing connects three good-sized bedrooms served by a well-appointed family bathroom complete with both a bath and separate shower.

The second floor features a fourth bedroom alongside a spacious attic room, ideal for a home office, studio, or playroom. The house offers a lifestyle deeply rooted in its natural surroundings.

With dusk bringing regular sightings of bats across the patio and the surrounding meadows blooming with wildflowers, this property provides a tranquil countryside retreat with panoramic rural vistas from every room.

Outside The beautifully landscaped grounds feature a natural spring, stream, and a paved terrace with a hot tub positioned to enjoy sunsets over the Forest of Dean and stargazing at dusk.

The private meadow and orchard include mature fruit trees, rare orchids, a greenhouse, and a fully powered summer house.

Generous parking for seven vehicles is available alongside a detached garage with power, light, and water.

Situation Situated in the serene valley of The Heavens in Lypiatt, the home borders over 100 acres of protected, community-owned woodland and pasture featuring a stream, waterfall, and thriving local wildlife.

Residents enjoy direct access to scenic walks, while a 20–25 minute stroll through the valley leads into Stroud town centre with its famous weekly Farmers’ Market and 90-minute rail links to London Paddington.

Property Ref Number: Ham-67366