Gladstone Buildings, Stonehouse, GL10

Some houses simply exist within a village. Others become part of its story.

Built in the late 1800s, this cottage has quietly woven itself into the fabric of Kings Stanley over generations, with a documented history of former owners that gives the house a real sense of continuity and belonging. The current owners arrived here in 1992, raised their family within these walls, and now watch their grandchildren turn the loft room into dens, hideaways, and places where imagination still matters more than screens.

That feeling runs throughout the house. It’s not polished in a way that feels untouchable. Instead, it feels warm, grounded, and genuinely lived in — the kind of home where people naturally gather in the kitchen, where winter evenings settle around the sitting room fire, and where sunlight drifts through the garden on quieter afternoons.

Upstairs, the two double bedrooms have the proportions and ceiling heights that cottages of this age do so well. Above them, the loft room feels like a hidden retreat tucked into the roofline, with an eaves window framing views across the village rooftops and surrounding landscape. There’s potential here too, with plumbing already positioned below should a future owner wish to create an en-suite space.

Downstairs, the layout simply works. The sitting room offers a calmer front-facing space, while the dining room flows naturally towards the traditional kitchen at the rear. A separate utility and boot room handles the practical side of life, especially after muddy walks, gardening afternoons, or busy family days.

Outside, the gardens have matured gently over time, with established planting, lawn, and patio areas creating spaces to sit, grow, or simply slow down a little. The south-facing rear garden catches the light beautifully through the day, while side gated access makes everyday living easy and practical. The current owners also make use of a nearby parking space.

Kings Stanley itself remains one of those villages people move to deliberately. There’s history here, but also real day-to-day life — pubs, walks, community, countryside, and easy connections towards Stroud, Stonehouse, Bristol, and the M5 corridor.

Homes like this are rarely about perfection. They’re about feeling connected — to a place, to a history, and to the life happening within the walls.

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Utility Room

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Family Bathroom

Loft Room