Balhatchets, High Street, Blockley, Gloucestershire, GL56 9ET Balhatchets High Street Blockley MORETON-IN-MARSH Gloucestershire GL56 9ET Forming an integral part of one of the most picturesque High Streets in the North Cotswolds and occupying a village centre location, this intriguing and individually styled Grade II listed, three storey, three bedroom property must be viewed first hand to be fully appreciated and will be of certain appeal to those of an artistic or academic nature. The home of a renowned local potter and a professional gardener; the fusion of which is manifest in an elevated garden of tranquility above the High Street where there is also a bespoke fitted potters studio. The property itself is a sympathetic combination of two early 18th century buildings, joined together in 1989, resulting in the majority of the accommodation being at first floor level and incorporates a completely atmospheric ground floor kitchen and first floor living room. In the early 20th century the ground floor was a butchers shop. The property has three staircases on two levels giving rise to two bedrooms on the second floor and the first floor master bedroom has mullioned windows, both with built in window seats and an ensuite bathroom. Other homely qualities of the property include a gas fired Aga in the living kitchen, a wood burning stove in the living room, many exposed beams, roof timbers and some pointed internal stone walls. Externally the front of the property is approached by a rather grand staircase and the garden has a wrought iron railing surround and is formed in three distinct sections, privately screened with mature foliage and offering an excellent view of St Peter and Pauls church which is illuminated in the evenings. The most northern section of the garden covers the garage and at street level there is off street parking for a further two vehicles. Only to be described further in superlatives the property is strongly recommended for inspection by those looking for something a little special in a central village location. Blockley High Street has a special quality itself, being a cul-de-sac and culminating in Dovedale Woods where there are scenic walks to be enjoyed around the whole area. The village is serviced with two public houses, a community run village store and tearooms, primary school and a hotel. The village is located midway between the Cotswold cafe society of Chipping Campden and the more traditional market town of Moreton-in-Marsh where there are rail links to London Paddington. Accommodation (all and gas fired central heating, high measurements are level double glazed Velux swing Family Shower Room: approximate) window and built in shelved airing Three piece suite, corner sited cupboard and separate cloak racks. shower cubicle with tiled interior, Ground floor: low flush wc and a square wash Kitchen: 6.1m (20ft 0in) x NB- Staircases: hand basin set on to oak cabinet 4.93m (16ft 2in) There are two staircases one from with double doors, ceramic tile Ceramic tile floor, kitchen area the living room and one from the floor, double radiator, high level fitted on three sides with wood hall way leading to two separate double glazed Velux swing trimmed laminate worktops with sections of the cottage. window. inset 1 1/2 asterite sink unit with a single drainer and mixer tap, Living Room: 5.49m (18ft Master Bedroom: 3.78m integrated dishwasher, split level 0in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in) (12ft 5in) x 4.52m (14ft Stoves ceramic hob built in electric Random pointed stone wall with 10in) circa therm double oven below, elevated and renewed fireplace Twin south easterly facing stone seven separate base cupboards, with cast iron Yeoman wood mullioned windows, both with built five matching wall mounted burning stove with relined flue and in window seats, exposed beams cupboards with pull out cooker a timber lintel, exposed beams to to the ceiling, double built in walk hood over the hob, concealed the ceiling, easy staircase returning in wardrobe with remote lighting pelmet lighting illuminating the to second floor, TV aerial point, and a separate single wardrobe work surfaces with an attractively fitted shelves, three wall mounted to the side also with remote light, tiled surround. Dining area with light points, double doors opening double built in cupboard, double double Aga oven with twin on to the garden with secondary radiator, double built in shelved hot plates set into the original double glazing, single radiator and cupboard and ensuite bathroom. chimney breast with concealed built in understairs storage. lighting above and a remote AIMS En Suite Bathroom: control panel, the Aga is gas fired Study: 2.24m (7ft 4in) x Three piece suite in white, low and programmable. Built in oak 3.28m (10ft 9in) flush wc, pedestal wash hand fitted cupboards to each side and Single radiator, fitted shelves to basin and a handle panelled bath bespoke fitted cupboards to the two walls and three single built with hand held shower attachment adjacent window, exposed beams in cupboards, one with hanging to tile surround, single radiator, to the ceiling, single radiator and space and two that are shelved built in extractor, shaver point, wall the front entrance with cloaks area with three high level cupboards mounted light point, cupboard and a door to the High Street. and a telephone point. with shaving mirror. First Floor: Second Floor: Hall: 4.93m (16ft 2in) x Bedroom 2: 4.7m (15ft 1.57m (5ft 2in) 5in) x 3.33m (10ft 11in) Double radiator, high level double Random pointed stone wall with glazed Velux swing window with several display areas, apex A frame two wall mounted light points and construction to the roof, exposed first floor entrance, walk in airing perlins, two single radiators, built in cupboard with space and plumbing under eaves cupboard and access for automatic washer, wall to the ensuite shower room. mounted Worcester combination Elevated aspect over rooftops boiler for instantaneous hot water toward distant countryside. Ensuite Shower Room: has been professionally landscaped Belfast sinks with a water heater Three piece suite, low flush wc, by the current owners and perfect above and a staircase leading to wash hand basin set onto the for alfresco dining with a thick tree the first floor gallery. The building cupboard unit with a tile splash and a separate stone trimmed lily has its own electricity supply, the 12 back and fully tiled shower cubicle pond with gravelled surround. The 1/2 cubic feet Laser gas fired kiln is with folding glazed doors, wall second section of the garden has available separately, if required, by mounted hand held shower, built an elevated garden terrace area negotiation. in skylight window and extractor, with outside garden closet and ladder style heated towel rail and through to a vegetable section, Potters Studio- Gallery: radiator, built in shaving mirror with steps then lead to a higher level 6.35m (20ft 10in) x 2.67m integral light. garden terrace with exceptional (8ft 9in) views of St Davids parish church A frame construction with antique Bedroom 3: 5.41m (17ft (illuminated in the evening) and oak lintels, lower level windows 9in) x 3.17m (10ft 5in) formed over the double garage, and the perfect illumination for Formed in two sections with a study steps lead beside this section to a display purposes. There is an area and a bedroom. Apex ceiling ground floor double garage. historically acclaimed two storey with A frame construction, exposed dormer window to the front, built picture pine perlins, two double Garden Closet: in triple over door cupboard. glazed Velux swing window, Two piece recently renewed suite southerly aspected window with in white with low flush wc and a Garage: 7.14m (23ft 5in) x outlook over the roof top, the room wall mounted wash hand basin 5.31m (17ft 5in) could be opened up into one larger and an aqua wall mounted electric Metal up and over door which is room if required. water heater and a ceramic tile remote controlled and electrically floor. operated, beyond the garage there Outside: is off street parking for two vehicles, Elevated garden terrace with Potters Studio: 6.4m (21ft there is a corner sited stainless steel wrought iron area railings surround, 0in) x 3.99m (13ft 1in) sink unit with twin drainers and formed in several sections with Two glazed doors with timber independent water heater. steps down to the High Street with shutters leading on to the garden several outside lights, the garden terrace. There are twin ceramic Balhatchets, High Street, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9ET We would like to inform prospective purchasers that Holmans Estate Agents have not tested any included apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings, central heating systems or services mentioned in these particulars and purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their working order and condition. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Holmans Estate Agents or the vendors or lessors. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The vendors do not make or give, and neither Holmans Estate Agents nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. DIRECTIONS: From our Moreton-in-Marsh office turn left and at the second mini roundabout turn right along the A44 continuing through the village of Bourton-on-the-Hill and after which turn right sign posted Blockley 1 1/2 miles.