Property description
THE PROPERTY Located within the heart of this most desirable Cotswold market town, The Old Post Office is a stunning Grade II Listed property with five double bedrooms. Following a substantial renovation, this spacious family home offers an abundance of original character features, with central heating throughout, in addition to a delightful south-facing rear garden and off road parking for one car.
The beautifully presented interior demonstrates a mix of contemporary and classical design. Upon entering, you are led into an internal hallway which in turn follows onto the dining hall. Featured here are an attractive wood burning stove and beautiful Victorian tiled flooring. Original stone mullion window frames are still present, which now are open to the kitchen.
The ground floor benefits from two grand reception rooms. The larger of the two is situated to the rear and boasts dramatic high ceilings, exposed beams, original fireplace with stone hearth and a large sash window with an outlook onto the garden.
The second reception room is finished with oak flooring and carries further original features including 18th Century panelling, exposed beams, two sash windows with window seats to the front and an original safe built into the wall which is a unique feature.
Following on, the kitchen is fitted with a range of attractive shaker style units with a matching breakfast bar. Two Velux windows allow an abundance of light into the room, which features exposed beams and leaded windows. The kitchen also features a glass-covered illuminated well. Further on this floor is a cloakroom and utility, which provides space and plumbing for appliances. The property also features a cellar with stone steps leading from the main house.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, in addition to the family bathroom. The master bedroom is of an impressive size with a dual aspect, beautiful high ceiling, exposed beams and built-in cupboards.
The second bedroom particularly benefits from a smart en-suite bathroom and walk in wardrobe/dressing room, whilst bedroom three is a further double. Completing the accommodation on this level is the family bathroom offering a suite including bath with shower over.
Located on the second floor are two further bedrooms. Bedroom four again offers views across the town and exposed beams as well as an en-suite bathroom, including bath with shower over. Bedroom five is situated to the rear and enjoys pleasant views. It also features exposed beams and a large adjoining store room.
Outside, the property's grounds are well presented with an enclosed rear garden, mature shrubs and trees, a sun terrace and lawn. The property boasts off road parking at the rear, which is accessed via the neighbouring driveway over which there is a vehicular right of way.
AMENITIES The thriving town of Minchinhampton is a most sought-after area with a highly regarded primary school. There is a doctors' surgery, dentists, library and a pub plus several coffee shops, bistros & restaurants, organic dairy and local farm shop, a grocery store and a sports & social club with football and rugby teams. The surrounding villages also offer some well-regarded private and public-sector schools including a Steiner school. Across the common is the favoured Minchinhampton Golf Club course, interspersed with several gastro pubs.
The nearest town of Nailsworth is approximately 2 miles away, where you will find a small supermarket, delicatessens including the acclaimed Williams Kitchen fish market & food hall, the famous Hobbs House Bakery plus a wonderfully diverse selection of fashionable boutiques and shops. Approximately 3 miles away is Stroud Town offering several good secondary schools, further food, grocery & clothes shopping, plus lots of daytime & evening leisure activities. Stroud has a mainline train station running a direct service to London Paddington.
DIRECTIONS From our Nailsworth Office turn right at the mini roundabout on to George Street. Follow this road over the cattle grid and continue up the hill. Carry on across the common and just before the T-junction at Tom Long's Post, turn right into Windmill Road. Continue along this road into the Town Centre, at the cross roads keep going straight onto Tetbury Street and the property is on the right, indicated by our 'For Sale' board.
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