THE PARSONAGE CHALFORD • NR •

THE PARSONAGE CHALFORD • NR CIRENCESTER GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Stroud 4 miles • Cirencester 9 miles • Cheltenham 15 miles Bristol 33 miles • Bath 31 miles • Central London 95 miles Kemble Station (London Paddington in about 75 minutes) 9 miles

A beautifully presented former rectory set in a delightful landscaped garden

Entrance Hall • Cloakroom • Double Reception Room • Sitting Room • Study • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Larder Utility Room • Boot Room • Cellar

Principal Bedroom with Dressing Area and Bathroom • Guest Bedroom Suite Two Further Bedrooms with En Suite Bathrooms

Gravelled Parking • Landscaped Garden • Orchard

In all about 0.787 acres

Savills Cirencester 1 Castle Street, Market Place Cirencester GL7 1QD Contact: Anthony Coaker [email protected] 01285 627550 www.savills.co.uk Situation The Golden Valley is the largest of the named as such because countryside affords varied far reaching views. of the wealth it brought to the District. Chalford benefited from Stroud, encircled by three dramatic and beautiful valleys and once described the roaring wool trade in the 18th and 19th centuries and this history can by the London Evening Standard as “Notting Hill with Wellies”, is a small be charted by its architecture which comprises late 18th and early 19th market town with a bohemian feel and many specialist shops, cafes, century houses, most of which belonged to prosperous clothiers. These galleries, bookstores and an extremely popular farmer’s market.. There is are in company with many delightful cottages once inhabited by humble also a Waitrose supermarket whilst the nearby M5 provides fast access to weavers. Amenities in Chalford include a community store, cafe, riverside both Bristol and Cheltenham where there are more extensive shops as well pub, primary school and parish church. as a wide range of cultural opportunities. Likewise the steep wooded valleys and rolling hills, formerly filled with Cirencester, about 9 miles, is often referred to as The Capital of the sheep, have protected the area from much development and thus there and has a hospital, leisure centre, several supermarkets as well as are character properties like this one. The contour of the surrounding many boutiques, restaurants and clubs. Stroud mainline station provides a regular First Great Western service to London Paddington taking approximately ninety minutes. Kemble Station is about 9 miles away with the journey taking about 75 minutes. Good local private schools include Rosehill, Westonbirt, Beaudesert Park and Wycliffe as well as the schools and colleges in Cheltenham. In addition there is the highly regarded Stroud High School and Marling School.

Description The Parsonage is a wonderful Georgian home which has been sympathetically improved and enlarged by the present owners. The house stands in a private position and from its professionally landscaped garden there are delightful views across the Chalford Valley. The house is understood to have been built in the early 1800’s and as such it is characterised by Georgian proportions, tall ceilings, large sash windows and working fireplaces. However, the present owners have cleverly combined these features with a contemporary feel. This is particularly true of the new kitchen/ dining room which has been created by Verity & Beverley Architects and subsequently featured in Homes and Gardens Magazine. The dining area is made of bronze copper with a sedum roof and the kitchen area incorporates high quality fittings and appliances. There is also a polished Pandomo floor and adjacent is a very useful pantry room. The drawing room is a splendid entertaining space which was originally two rooms. The room features European Walnut flooring, detailed cornicing, a central fireplace with marble surround, bow window and a French door leading into a courtyard garden. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is the study, sitting room, cloakroom and utility room from which steps lead down to the cellar. An elegant staircase leads up to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. The main bedroom is particularly impressive, being dual aspect and having a dressing area as well as a beautifully equipped bathroom. In addition there is a separate guest bedroom suite approached off the sitting room and also including a sitting area or occasional bedroom. Externally the property is approached through an automatic gate with a gravelled drive leading to a parking area to the rear of the house. Adjacent to the west side of the house is a secluded courtyard garden with circular stone steps leading up to a more formal garden. Yew hedging encloses a lawned area with ornamental pond and classical stone pillars. Beyond is a wild garden and orchard together with a Victorian greenhouse. Close to the house is a raised summerhouse with decking from which there are lovely views across the valley. In addition there are raised flower beds. GENERAL INFORMATION

Services Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.

Postal Address The Parsonage, St Marys, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8QB

Fixtures and Fittings Those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents.

Directions From Cirencester take the A419 for Stroud. After about 8 miles, having passed the turning for , drop down the hill. Turn right at Chalford Church, proceed up the hill and the driveway will be seen on the right hand side just before the right hand bend. DO NOT USE SATNAV

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Local Authority Council. Telephone 01453 766321

Cellar Ground Floor First Floor

THE PARSONAGE • GLOUCESTERSHIRE • GL6 8QB Approx. Gross Internal Area = 3563 Sq Ft - 331 Sq M (Including Cellar)

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