Dating back to the middle of the 19th Century, Mulberry Tree Cottage is a
fine two bedroom cottage typical of the style and type found in the historic
Vale of Berkeley.
Lying just a few miles north of Berkeley and its impressive 12th century
castle, the property comprises two bedrooms, a mezzanine sitting room, large
dining room, kitchen, bathroom and utility room; all of which have undergone
extensive renovation and decoration.
Taking its name from the two large Mulberry trees that sit on an adjacent
lawn, the cottage has a rich and interesting history sharing its plot with
the 17th century cottage (now the Malthouse) that is believed to have been
the home of Dicky Pearce, the ill-fated Court Jester that met a somewhat
controversial end in Berkeley Castle in 1728.
The pagoda which sits proudly on the cottage roof harks back to the days
when the site was used as a commercial flower farm. The cottage was used as
a place to dry and store the flowers (mostly peonies) before being shipped
to customers around the world.
Mulberry Tree Cottage has a large lawn with two Mulberry Trees and parking
for two cars. |