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THE OLD CHAPEL WHITECOURT, ULEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE the OLD CHAPEL Whitecourt, Uley THE OLD CHAPEL WHITECOURT, ULEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE THE OLD CHAPEL Whitecourt, Uley A dramatic chapel conversion with a stylish interior Drawing Room • Family Room • Kitchen/breakfast Room • Study Cloakroom • Utility • Master Bedroom en suite • 3 Further Bedrooms Family Bathroom Dursely 2 miles • Tetbury 7 miles • Kemble station 16 miles (London Paddington 75 minutes) • Bristol 22 miles • Bath 25 miles M5 (J13) 9 miles • M4 (J17) 18 miles • Cheltenham 23 miles (all distances and times are approximate) Description The Old Chapel is a Grade II listed former Methodist church with a date stone indicating that it was constructed in 1790. It is built of course stone with dressed stone quoins and charming gothic windows. It was closed in 1972 and converted to a residential property in the 1990s. It has been converted with considerable fl air and imagination and now provides dramatic accommodation with a very light 40’ x 30’ drawing room and a superb Clive Christian style fi tted kitchen/breakfast room and four generous bedrooms upstairs. Outside The house is approached off a small country lane through gates leading to a gravelled parking area for 3/4 cars. It should be noted that there is lapsed planning permission for the construction of a garage. The gardens surround the property on three sides and the current owners have made a particular eff ort in landscaping the garden to provide a family friendly space. They have created an enclosed patio area which is accessed from the kitchen with a more formally planted garden to the front of the property. This area has a delightful eating area, well-stocked fl ower borders and is otherwise predominantly laid to lawn. Situation The unspoilt village of Uley lies in a picturesque hidden valley on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment and half a mile from the Cotswold Way. There are a number of fine Georgian houses surrounding the village green as well as The Old Crown pub. Overlooking Uley and dominating the skyline is the ancient hill fort of Uley Bury. This is the most commanding Iron Age hill fort in the Cotswolds from which there are magnificent views over the Severn Valley. The village is blessed with a large and well- attended church, an equally popular local brewery, a post office/village shop, a doctors surgery and a primary school. A generous range of supermarkets can be found at Stroud and there are numerous antiques shops and boutiques in Tetbury. Directions From Cirencester take the A433 west to Tetbury. In Tetbury, where the road bends to the left, turn right, signposted to Kingscote, on the A4135. Cross over the crossroads at the Calcot Manor traffi c lights. Follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles and then take a right turn on a small road signposted Uley. Almost immediately go straight over a crossroads and follow the road down into the village of Uley. At the crossroads with the B4066 continue straight over and up the hill. As the road bends to the left, The Old Chapel will be seen on your right hand side. General Remarks & Stipulations Tenure Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Services Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Fixtures and Fittings Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fi xtures, fi ttings and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. Local Authority Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4UB. Tel: 01453 766321 Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills. Details and Photographs March 2006 The Old Chapel, Dursley Gross internal area (approx.) 301 sq m (3236 sq ft) Study Kitchen/ For identification purpose only. Not to scale. 3.24 x 1.90 Family Room Breakfast Room © ehouse. Drawing ref. dig/8038903 10'8" x 6'3" 4.25 x 3.59 8.92 x 4.27 13'11" x 11'9" 29'3" x 14'0" Sky Bedroom 3 3.65 x 2.71 12'0" x 8'11" Utility Bedroom 4 3.68 x 3.33 4.23 x 2.71 12'1" x 10'11" 13'11" x 8'11" Lower Level Drawing Room 12.13 x 9.15 F/P 39'10" x 30'0" Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 4.94 x 4.91 4.91 x 4.23 16'2" x 16'1" 16'1" x 13'11" First Floor Ground Floor Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property Savills Cirencester either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in 1 Castle Street, Market Place these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any off er or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be [email protected] assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. 01285 627550 Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise..
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