Property description
THE PROPERTY Apartment 8 is a superbly appointed two-storey apartment - effectively a town house, in this elegant restored Grade II Listed building above the Highgrove gift shop and Lloyds Bank.
The accommodation consists of communal entrance hall with wide Georgian staircase and lift up to the second floor landing that leads to the propertys dedicated entrance hall. From here there is a versatile lounge/dining room with two west facing windows enjoying afternoon sun and views to the rear. The adjacent bespoke kitchen/breakfast room has a super range of cream coloured Shaker style units with integrated appliances and granite work surfaces. There is a large redecorated drawing room with three windows with stylish secondary glass shutters to the front aspect and off this is a useful storage room. Also on this floor is a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. A staircase then leads up to two further bedrooms accessed by a split level landing and both of which have charming exposed beams, dormer windows and en-suite bathrooms.
Within the building are many Period style features including sash windows, all lending a very pleasant air of character combined with all the comforts of an electric radiator central heating system, and fitted carpets.
The property is available with no onward chain, and an early appointment to view is strongly recommended.
DIRECTIONS The property is easily reached on foot by leaving our offices in the centre of town and turning left into Long Street. The property will be found on the left and will be easily identified by the blue front door.
AMENITIES Tetbury, often referred to as the gateway to the Cotswolds, and once voted by Country Life magazine as the third most desirable town in the country, is a thriving historic Cotswold market town situated less than half an hour from both the M4 and M5 motorways and within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol and Swindon. There is good access to Kemble Railway Station with regular Intercity services to London and other regional commercial centres.
Tetbury is well known for its royal houses with HRH The Prince of Wales at Highgrove House, and Gatcombe Park the home of The Princess Royal both close by. Tetbury boasts an exciting range of shops including specialist boutiques, city standard delicatessens, the Highgrove Shop, two supermarkets and many fine antique shops. The town has an excellent variety of hotels, restaurants, cafes and brasseries offering a mouth-watering range of cuisine.
There is an excellent range of schools in the area including Westonbirt Preparatory and Senior Schools (3 18 years). There is also Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton together with popular state primary and secondary schools in and around Tetbury.
A visit to the Tourist Information Office will provide you with a map of the area showing some of our local attractions including the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum, or the nearby Cotswold Water Park or perhaps the Abbey and Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only - appointments to view should be made through our Tetbury office - 01666 504418
SURVEY AND VALUATION Perry Bishop and Chambers recommend a locally based company, Cotswold Surveyors who are able to undertake Building Surveys or Homebuyer Surveys and Valuations on your behalf. For an informal discussion or a quote, please call 01285 688032.
SERVICES AND TENURE We believe the property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage. The vendor informs us that the Tenure is Leasehold with the balance of 150 year lease which commenced in March 2008. Vacant possession will be given upon completion. Confirmation has been requested - please contact us for further details. The above should be verified by your Solicitor or Surveyor.
OUTGOINGS The ground rent is £150 per annum fixed. The service charge is understood to be £156.50 pcm, this covers lighting, heating and cleaning of common parts and the maintenance of the communal garden.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council
OUR REF: KATHRYN LIMOI/061114/19414/TET
EPC RATING E