Rooksmoor Mills is a unique collection of 54 one, two and three bedroom homes situated in the tranquil location of Woodchester, on the outskirts of Stroud. The site itself is set within a mature landscape of trees lying immediately adjacent to the Cotswold area of outstanding natural beauty and within the Stroud industrial heritage conservation area. The homes here are perfectly located to a well-established road and rail network with the M5 motorway nearby providing links to Gloucester, Cheltenham and Worcester to the north and Bristol, Exeter and Devon to the south. Stroud train station, a mere 1.7 miles away offers direct trains to Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon, Reading and London Paddington.
The independent market town of Stroud, named as the best place to live in the UK according to the Sunday Times (2021) bustles with a vibrance of activity that offers plenty of artisan cafés and restaurants to enjoy with family and friends. Known for its rich arts and music scene, the town has one of the largest and most diverse number of creative artists, musicians, and authors outside of London. Often referred to as the Covent Garden of the Cotswolds, the town is home to the award-winning Stroud Farmers’ Market which takes place every Saturday, attracting a number of famous faces every year. The market is full of independent stalls allowing you to savour local flavours from up to 50 producers within a 30 mile radius.
Dating back to the 1700’s, Rooksmoor Mills started life as a former cloth mill powered by the water from the site into these exceptional homes that deliver the perfect harmony of style and practicality, while retaining some of its history with the regeneration and incorporation of the former millpond. Nailsworth stream that still flows through the site today. It remained a mill until 1858 when it was converted to ‘flock’ and ‘shoddy production, a use that continued until 1960. Coln Signature Homes have now transformed the
Stroud is a great place for couples and young families to enjoy. In addition to the many cafés, pubs, restaurants and independent shops, the town is well known for its arts and music culture and is home to many festivals every year, including the Stroud Fringe Festival which takes place every summer. Stratford Park can be found on the edge of the town and is home to a state-of-the-art gym with indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as a museum rich in history. There are many places to relax, exercise or simply enjoy time with friends including Vue’s multi-screen cinema or play a round of golf at Minchinhampton or Painswick golf clubs.
There are plenty of great educational facilities nearby, Gastrells Community Primary School which has had an Ofsted rating of ‘good’ can be found a short walk
from the development. For older pupils, Stroud High School (an all-girls grammar school) and Marling School (an all-boys secondary school) both have ‘outstanding’ Ofsted reports and can be found in under two miles. For private schools, the well-respected Wycliffe College can be found in under 10 minutes by car.
Stroud, like most of the Cotwolds is home to buildings made up of the iconic Cotwolds Stone. Spending a day in the town you can venture down many of the side streets and discover many artisan cafés and shops that sit within these idyllic buildings. While the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty wraps around the town, the likes of Rodborough, Minchinhampton and Selsley Commons are enjoyed by a mix of walkers, horse riders and paragliders alike.
Explore The Woodchester Cycle Trails
Running at the back of the site is the Cotswold Way path, a cycle route that can be enjoyed by all the family, with access to Stroud and other towns such as Gloucester and Cheltenham. Explore local sights as you ride through scenic spots along the Stroudwater Navigation and the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Keen walkers can enjoy the many trails found at Rodborough Common, with views over Stroud and beyond. Excite your little ones imagination with Kings and Knights by visiting Rodborough Fort which rests at the top of the Common.
Situated to the south of Rooksmoor Mills, past Woodchester, lies Nailsworth. Nestled within a wooded valley, this pretty and quaint Cotswold market town is home to the very well-known Tom and Henry Herbert’s - Hobbs House Bakery. The geographic placement of the town with the Nailsworth Stream running through has given the town its claim to fame. Nailsworth has more working water wheels per square mile than anywhere else in the country. By following the Mill trail you will come across the Ruskin Mill which is a centre for the arts.
Rooksmoor Mills is built on a former millpond, working with within the Nailsworth stream to travel freely through the site. The Stream attracts many species of wildlife including and if you’re really lucky you may be able to spot otters!
half an hour by car. The city has seen significant regeneration to see and do. Venture down to the docks to find many great
The cathedral city of Gloucester can be reached within in the last decade and its now a thriving place with so much restaurants, designer outlets, cafés and bars nestled along the waterline. Still a working port, the dock is full of activity where sailing ships all year round. Indulge in some retail therapy by visiting Gloucester Quays designer outlet or the many independent shops that the city has to offer. Gloucester is also home to a Premiership Rugby team, watch a game and cheer on your team as you celebrate victory while enjoying beverages produced by the local brewery. Throughout the year the city hosts a busy annual programme of events and festivals catering to all age groups.
Cheltenham can also be reached within half an hour by car and can be found between the Cotswolds Hills and the Wye Valley. The town is known to be one of Britain’s most complete Regency Towns and is known for its wealth of architecture, with many of the buildings historically listed. Cheltenham initially gained its recognition as a health and holiday spa town following the discovery of the mineral springs during the 1700’s and is now home to some of the country’s most prestigious schools including Cheltenham Ladies College. The town has much to offer artistically, including a number of concert halls, museums, art galleries and theatres. Enjoy a romantic meal at one of the Michelin starred restaurants or indulge in an evening performance at the theatre before heading to one of the towns many bars. The highlight of the year for many is the Cheltenham Festival which consists of art, music, food and most importantly the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a world renowned horse
racing event that is full of excitement and entices many people into the town each year.
A short journey south on the M5 will bring you to the cosmopolitan City of Bristol. This popular city offers a superb theatre, and international sporting events. Bristol is home to the International Balloon Fiesta, Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot
range of shopping and leisure pursuits including fine dining, air balloons. Held over four days during August, the skies are filled with magnificent brightly coloured balloons with fairground rides,
food stalls and entertainment. During the summer months, Bristol hosts The Harbour Festival. The festival is free for all and brings over 250,000 people together each summer to celebrate the rich maritime history and enjoy some of the city’s best music, food and entertainment.
Coln Signature Homes have established themselves as a niche developer, offering high quality, attractively designed bespoke homes to blend in with their natural environment and location. We pride ourselves on creating communities in popular, established locations offering aspirational new homes that respond to the ever changing needs of today’s society. Our aim is to create new neighbourhoods for local communities to enjoy for many years to come.
We believe that its paying attention to the smallest details at the design stage which really set our homes apart. From our starter homes to our award winning multi million pound residences, the same care and attention to detail has gone in to each and every one.
We are extremely proud of our workmanship and superior specification. Our contemporary range of fixtures and fittings are carefully selected
by our in house team of experts to enable you to customize your new home and make it as individual and distinctive as you.
We understand choosing a new home is one of the most important decisions you will make, so our experienced team will be on hand to guide you through the process.
Our commitment to you does not end once you have completed your purchase. Built to exceed all the necessary design and construction regulations, our homes come with a 10 year developers warr anty through an independent insurer and comply with the Consumer Code for home builders.
