Stroud and the surrounding villages are considered one of the most sought-after places to live in the UK – with everything that you want from a great local community, loads of beautiful countryside and great travel access to the M5 motorway and a direct train to London, it is easy to see why Stroud is so popular.
If you are looking to live in Stroud or the surrounding areas, it is a good idea to contact a local estate agent like this Stroud estate agents tgres.co.uk/stroud-estate-agents/ and let them know what you are after – here are some of the popular areas to consider in your search…
Stroud – If you want to be close to everything that is going on in Stroud, then living in Stroud itself is the best option. There are plenty of independent shops, cafes and things going on in the town, including the Saturday farmers market, the music and arts events and just outside of the town, Stratford Park. Places like Uplands are ideally situated to be a quick walk to the town centre so you won’t have to ever worry about finding a parking space on a busy market day! The railway station is also situated in the centre making it ideal for commuters.
Minchinhampton and Rodborough – If you want to be close to the town but also enjoy the outdoors and the open spaces that surround the area, Rodborough and Minchinhampton offer the best of both worlds. The common land is home to herds of free roaming cattle, and it is also a great place for a walk or a picnic on a summer’s day, whilst not being very far from the centre of the town.
Nailsworth – The town of Nailsworth is a town that was built on the wool weaving industry and is a few miles from Stroud. It is a smaller town, but it has a relaxed atmosphere with a good community. There are lots of great places to eat and drink and this independent and creative spirit means that there is always something interesting going on in the town.
Painswick – the pretty village of Painswick is hugely attractive due to its traditional Cotswold stone buildings and quaint Cotswold lifestyle. If you are looking for a place that is charming and picturesque this is the place for you. With great walks on your doorstep and Stroud just down the road, it has everything you could want to enjoy village life.
