5 bed cottage for sale

Whitfield, Wotton-Under-Edge GL12

A Country Lifestyle, Right on Your Doorstep - Tucked away within approximately an acre of beautifully managed grounds, this substantial detached five-bedroom cottage offers a rare combination of space, privacy and an enviable outdoor lifestyle.

From the moment you approach through the electric roller entrance gate, the sense of space is immediately apparent. A generous driveway provides extensive private parking for around 8–10 vehicles, making this an ideal home for family life, entertaining and those who simply appreciate having room to breathe.

The house itself is wonderfully versatile, with five bedrooms, four reception rooms and three bathrooms, providing plenty of flexibility for modern family living. Whether you envisage quiet evenings curled up in a cosy sitting room, working from home, entertaining friends and family or creating dedicated spaces for hobbies and interests, there is an abundance of room to make the property your own.

But it is outside where this home really comes into its own. The approximately one-acre plot has been thoughtfully shaped and managed by the current owners into a series of distinct areas, each offering its own character and purpose. There are expanses of lawn providing space for children to play, relax or entertain, together with an allotment area for those who enjoy growing their own fruit, vegetables and flowers. This period cottage even has it's own water supply, with a working well situated in the front garden.

A particularly appealing feature is the dedicated wildlife area, carefully managed to encourage nature and biodiversity. It creates a wonderful natural backdrop and offers the opportunity to enjoy the changing seasons, from birdsong and wildflowers through to the abundance of wildlife that the garden attracts.

Adding a further layer of charm is the separate walled garden — a secluded and characterful space with enormous potential. It could become a beautiful formal garden, productive kitchen garden, peaceful retreat or simply somewhere to escape with a book and a morning coffee.

For those with hobbies, fitness interests or a need for additional storage, the outside space continues to impress. A substantial double garage and additional outbuildings provide excellent versatility, including a timber storage shed attached to a timber gymnasium. Whether used as a home gym, workshop, studio or hobby space, these buildings offer the freedom to pursue interests without compromising the main house.

The setting offers the best of both worlds: Peaceful countryside living without feeling remote. Wotton-under-Edge and Thornbury provide everyday amenities, while the surrounding countryside, Wotton Hill and the Cotswold landscape offer endless opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors. Bristol and the region’s wider towns and attractions are also readily accessible.

This is a property designed for a lifestyle: Space to live, space to entertain, space to grow and space to simply enjoy the outdoors. It offers the best of both worlds — the character and warmth associated with a substantial country cottage, combined with the flexibility demanded by modern family life.

For anyone dreaming of owning a home where the garden is as much a part of everyday life as the house itself, this is an exceptional opportunity. A home with room for every generation, every hobby and every season of life.