Property description
THE PROPERTY The flat is a very conveniently situated one bedroomed first floor apartment within this attractive natural stone Period building close to the town centre.
The accommodation consists briefly of communal entrance hall off which is a small laundry for the three residents to use. A staircase leads up to a first floor landing with a door into the delightful sitting room with feature fireplace and two double glazed windows. There is a long galley kitchen with a good range of limed oak units, electric oven and gas hob, a double bedroom with a large walk-in wardrobe, and bathroom with a white suite having a mixer tap and shower attachment over the bath. The apartment has the benefit of gas fired radiator central heating, a sheltered and secluded communal courtyard garden, and a very useful addition of a dedicated parking space immediately to the rear.
DIRECTIONS From our office in the centre of town proceed down Long Street and at the junction with London Road turn right, take the 1st right into The Ferns and access to the parking area at the back of the apartment will be seen as the second driveway on the right.
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.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council
OUTGOINGS We have been advised that each of the three apartments pays £50 per month service charge which includes water rates, 20% of the overall buildings insurance and a degree of external redecoration. The ground rent is £10 per month.
SERVICES AND TENURE We believe the property is served by mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. The vendor informs us that the Tenure is Leasehold. The apartment is held on a 999 year lease from 2001w with a pepperco5rn ground rent that is not collected. Confirmation has been requested - please contact us for further details. The above should be verified by your Solicitor or Surveyor
LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council
OUR REF: PAULA KISTER/19/12/14/19678/TET