Property description

THE PROPERTY Seat of learning? This beautifully presented, very high specification, individual home is part of an exclusive conversion of Tetburys' former primary school built in 1836 of natural stone under a slate roof and converted in 1996 into six very desirable individual homes. The property stands at the end of a triangular green known as The Knapp within a short level walking distance of the town centre. The particularly versatile layout offers bedrooms on both the ground and first floors and even has the potential to separate off four rooms with its own door if required.



Starting at the front of the house is an entrance vestibule into a large reception hall with a Karndean floor and double sized airing cupboard. A cloakroom has a white suite of low level WC and wash hand basin and the Vaillant gas fired central heating boiler. From the hall there are two steps up to a superb lounge with stone mullion windows and a French door onto the walled rear garden with the French door having a storm porch and integral high security shutter for peace of mind. There is a large dining room, a delightful light oak fitted kitchen/breakfast room with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, lots of drawers and cupboards with magic corners, and hard wearing stone/resin work surfaces. Opposite a utility room is a side hallway leading out onto the atrium/covered driveway that serves the six owners garages, all with parking in front. The master bedroom is also on the ground floor with an excellent range of fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom, the guest/second bedroom and the fifth bedroom/study are also on the ground floor. A staircase then leads up to a first floor landing with two further double bedrooms and a bathroom.



There is a small easily maintained area of garden to the front which is, in part, laid to lawn with the rest hard landscaped with shrub borders. The very attractive split level walled garden to the rear is laid to a sun terrace immediately outside the lounge with steps then leading down to a lower level of lawn, all surrounded by well stocked and tended borders of flowers and shrubs. Most of the windows are very unobtrusive sealed unit double glazed crittall items in keeping with the original building which are augmented by tasteful secondary glazing that combine to offer a high degree of heat and noise insulation.



We believe this is the first of the six properties to come onto the market in the 18 years since they were first sold so we would strongly recommend an early appointment to view. 

DIRECTIONS From our office in the centre of town the property is easily reached on foot by taking the path between the Close Hotel and the Highgrove Gift Shop into Close Gardens and turning left at the entrance to Close Gardens where Old School Court will be seen immediately opposite the green known as The Knapp. Alternatively by car drive down Long Street, take the first turning left into New Church Street, and fork left immediately after Close Gardens and Old School Court will be seen again directly ahead. 

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, gas, water and drainage. The vendor informs us that the Tenure is Freehold. 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/220914/19202/TET