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LANDMARK LIVING GL4 3AA the Post House LANDMARK LIVING GL4 3AA The Post House. An exciting new address in the vibrant City of Gloucester. EASTERN AVENUE, BARNWOOD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL4 3AA The Post House. Welcome to The Post House, combining Art Deco architecture with contemporary interiors. This landmark development offers 48 one and two bedroom apartments with beautifully proportioned Revived. interiors and a deluxe specification. Located in the thriving area of Barnwood, Gloucester. This distinctive development is being restored and re-imagined by established developers Elevate Property Group and County to County Property Group. Linked. BARNWOOD GLOUCESTER GL4 3AA Barnwood has unrivalled connectivity making The Post House a perfect location in the periphery of Gloucester City centre with easy links via the M5 to Bristol and Birmingham, along with easy commuting access to nearby Cheltenham. Unique. GLOUCESTER THRIVES With some of the highest percentages of a younger generation in the South West, Barnwood is a thriving area two miles east of the City Gloucester is reinventing itself centre which is easily accessed by the A417, A38 and A40. Home as a modern, cosmopolitan city. to some of Gloucestershire’s largest employers including GCHQ, EDF Energy, Unilever and the Rolls Royce Group. The Post House is perfectly positioned for those who work close by. With a large retail park, community shopping areas and green spaces on the doorstep this is a neighbourhood brimming with opportunity. The Post House location benefits from excellent connected roads (M5/M4) and a comprehensive rail transport network that means the area attracts some of the UK’s biggest employers. Historic. GLOUCESTER GRANDEUR An inspiring destination with over 2000 years of history. Gloucester offers a rich heritage with some of the UK’s finest buildings and architecture. Stroll down the medieval streets to the Victorian Docks and indulge in everything this beautiful setting has to offer. GLOUCESTER INSPIRES Enviable past. Exciting future. Gloucester has seen significant growth and investment of around £700m within the last few years. The redevelopment of the City centre means there’s now a wealth of high quality retail and leisure facilities to delight every taste. This unprecedented regeneration is most visible at the City’s historic docks. The docks are dominated by towering warehouses which now host an array of high street and specialist shops, a mouth-watering myriad of local and international cuisine, boutique wine bars and 17th century pubs. Gloucester Quays is a must-see for visitors with communal squares, Eclectic. secluded walkways and dramatic public art, all nestling comfortably alongside the docks’ maritime heritage. ‘Extraordinary!’ CHARLES DICKENS The Gloucester Quays area is a favourite for visitors and locals alike with a great mix of waterside museums and cafes to relax and take in the view. Gloucester Quays is a fabulous designer outlet centre and retail area with leisure and water activities. Gloucester nightlife serves up an assorted mix of traditional 17th century pubs and craft breweries along with cosmopolitan brasserie dining. Cheltenham’s Jazz Festival leads the way in celebrating and bringing the best names in Jazz over 6 fun-filled days. Iconic. GLOUCESTER THRILLS Cheltenham is home to the most prestigious of National Hunt events ‘The Gold Cup’ with Premiership Rugby nearby at Gloucester’s Gloucester is transforming itself into a modern City that Kingsholm ground. revels in community and the shared spirit. Cultural and sporting events are at Gloucestershire’s heart with events including the Gloucester Tall Ships Festival, Food Festival, Victorian Christmas Festival and playing host to International Rugby. Neighbouring Cheltenham Racecourse hosts the Gold Cup every year along with a vibrant year-round festival calendar including Jazz, Literature and Science. GLOUCESTER REVITALISED Gloucester is the gateway to the scenic Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean. Gloucestershire is an exciting County with so much to see and do. The Cotswold Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one of the most scenic areas in the United Kingdom. Barnwood is perfectly located to explore not just the beautiful scenery but the surrounding villages with their superb Escape. country pubs. Nearby Cheltenham is the Cultural Capital of the Cotswolds, famous for its elegant Regency architecture and excellent shopping, culture and leisure. Recently described as a ‘design destination’ by The Independent, Cheltenham is a stylish and busy town with a continental feel. Leafy Cheltenham is blessed with stunning historic buildings, beautiful parks and tree-lined promenades. Quintessentially English, the Cotswolds is rich in history. Explore villages of honey-coloured stone, splendid, lively market towns, visit some of the UK’s greatest palaces, castles and country estates. Discover breath-taking countryside, walk through wonderful landscapes along historic trails, or make a splash in the Cotswolds lake-land area with its own inland beach. The Slaughters Manor House is one of many 4 and 5 star luxury country house retreats nearby in the Cotswolds. Style and hospitality at its finest! REASONS TO INVEST in Barnwood, Gloucester. ‘A growing, ambitious city.’ GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL Scenic FAMOUS Gloucester is the gateway Gloucester Cathedral is magnificent and the City is home to historic Roman streets and Victorian docks which have been 2000 to the scenic Cotswolds host to various film and TV productions including the Harry With over 2000 years of history, Gloucester offers a rich Barnwood has excellent links to nearby Cheltenham as and Forest of Dean. Potter films, Doctor Who, The Onedin Line and Vanity Fair. heritage with some of the UK’s finest architecture. well as easy access via the M5 to Bristol and Birmingham. Swindon and London are accessed via the A419 to the M4. EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT Cultural and sporting events include the Gloucester Tall Gloucester benefits from Ships Festival, Food Festival, Victorian Christmas Festival high employment rates. The University brings students to £700m and International Rugby. Nearby Cheltenham hosts The Gold UWE (University of the West Cup, a varied year-round festival calendar, several theatres of England) plus there are four non-fee grammar schools Gloucester has seen significant growth and investment. Gloucester City Council stated that £700 million of private and training providers. sector investment has been secured in the City in the last few years. Investment in the City includes a high quality retail along with superb shopping and dining. and business park, a new health and fitness club, a 10 screen cinema along with several new bars and restaurants. ENTERTAINMENT Gloucester Quays is a designer outlet centre CONVENIENCE with many restaurants, wine bars, pubs and coffee houses offering diverse local and An M&S convenience store is located 100 international cuisine. Nightlife varies from RAIL+AIR NEW BUSINESS metres from The Post House. There is also 17th century pubs to cinema, bowling alleys, There are direct trains to London Paddington In the last two years strong investor demand has seen a large retail park close by and a smaller a lively club scene and a premier arts from Gloucester. There is a local airport plus over 350 businesses start up, relocate or expand their community shopping area on the doorstep. and music scene. easy access to the international airports of Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff. existing operations in the area. Network. GLOUCESTER CONNECTS Cheltenham is within commuting distance via the A40, Cirencester and Swindon via A417 and Bristol and Birmingham via M5. There are direct trains via Swindon or Bristol Parkway to London Paddington from Gloucester Station. Bristol (47 miles) and Birmingham International (65 miles) airports are easily accessed via the M5. Travelwise. Gloucester Cheltenham Cotswolds Bristol Birmingham London 15 15 15 48 55 118 mins mins mins mins mins mins TRAIN CHELTENHAM THE COTSWOLDS BRISTOL BIRMINGHAM LONDON STATION BY ROAD BY ROAD TEMPLE MEADS CITY CENTRE PADDINGTON BY FOOT VIA A40 VIA A417 BY RAIL BY RAIL BY RAIL M5 TOWARDS BIRMINGHAM M5 CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE BARNWOOD & BEYOND The Post House is perfectly located. Close to the centre of Gloucester’s main attractions with great transport links to neighbouring Cheltenham and The Cotswolds. BRICKHAMPTON UNIVERSITY OF GOLF COMPLEX GLOUCESTERSHIRE A40 GLOUCESTER AIRPORT M5 MALVERN Cheltenham HILLS A40 A417 WYE VALLEY A40 KINGSHOLM CHELTENHAM RD STADIUM GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL M5 RIVER SEVERN GLOUCESTER DOCKS GLOUCESTER STATION BARNWOOD RD RESTAURANTS Barnwood & DINING A38 EASTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE GLOUCESTER QUAYS BARNWOOD The Cotswolds Gloucester ARBORETUM LONDON M5 & OXFORD M5 TOWARDS BRISTOL A38 EXETER STROUD The Post House. Contemporary styled living with Art Deco splendour within the heart of vibrant Gloucester. THE POST HOUSE HAS THE UNIQUE OFFERING OF ALLOCATED PARKING WITH EVERY APARTMENT. One space for every one bedroom apartment and two spaces for every two bedroom apartment. A West facing landscaped communal garden will be a relaxing space in which to sit in the evening sun. Designed for contemporary living, the well proportioned open-plan living space gives you the freedom to dictate your style. Each one and two bedroom apartment offers finer attention to detail and a commitment to high specification. The superbly stylish kitchens include integral appliances and the bathrooms have high specification fittings and stylish metro wall tiles. Carpets and
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