LOVEDAY’S HOUSE PAINSWICK, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE An imposing and ornate Grade II Listed landmark residence Loveday’s House, St. Mary’s Street, Painswick Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6QB Freehold · Grade II Listed Suite/Annexe comprising Bedroom with En Suite Shower, · Semi-detached Kitchenette and Bedroom 5/Office, 3 Further Bedrooms, · 5 bedrooms Guest Bathroom with Shower Enclosure, Cloakroom, · Landscaped gardens Larder, Boiler Room, Loggia, 2 Cellar Rooms, Potting Shed, Landscaped Gardens. Standing in the heart of the village and overlooking the famous St. Mary’s Churchyard A Landmark Property with its table tombs and clipped yew trees, Loveday’s House is a fine example of early Georgian this handsome and ornate Grade II Listed Cotswold architecture being thought to date from property has been extensively and meticulously around 1740 and merits mentions in the Gloucestershire edition of the prestigious architectural reference series, renovated to preserve and restore the historic Buildings of England. The house is believed to have been aspects of this eighteenth century property built by John Bryan, an eminent Painswick builder, and whilst modern fixtures and fittings perfectly was probably built for a member of the Loveday family, complement the elegance of the early a local Quaker family who were successful clothiers Georgian styling. and farmers in Painswick. The principal elevation is typically symmetrical constructed of smooth Ashlar Features stone adorned with carved details including modillion Grade II Listed Residence, Semi-Detached House, eaves, rusticated quoins and an impressive 8-panelled Central Location, Dining Hall, Sitting Room, Library/ fielded door with fluted Doric pilasters topped by a Snug, Breakfast Room, Fitted Kitchen, Principal Bedroom curved pediment. Sympathetic Renovation In recent years, our client has undertaken an extensive and meticulous renovation of Loveday’s House seeking to restore and retain as much of the period detail as possible including stone fire places, shuttered sash windows and ceiling cornices whilst at the same time installing bespoke modern fixtures, fittings and creature comforts where possible to simultaneously return the property to its former glory and ensure the house is ready for future generations. Versatile Accommodation The ground floor is comprised of a sitting room with elegant carved stone fireplace housing a Clearview stove and a breakfast room overlooking the gardens with useful serving hatch opening to the kitchen; a library/ snug with period stone fireplace and hearth housing a Clearview stove and flanked by eighteenth century niches with domed tops with a door opening to the rear gardens; a useful dining hall and the kitchen that has been fitted with a range of bespoke painted units topped by solid oak surfaces. On the first floor, the principal bedroom is also suitable for use as a self-contained annexe with a bespoke kitchenette and shower room with an office/bedroom over. On the second floor, one bedroom has access to a delightful roof terrace offering superb views over the gardens and across the Painswick Valley. Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the principal accommodation. 2 Landscaped Gardens The gardens are a particular attraction of the property having been completely redesigned and stocked by the present owner. Laid out in several distinct “rooms” and designed to flow naturally from one area to the next, the garden offers level lawns, formal ponds, raised beds bounded by dry stone walls and stocked with a variety of mature plants, a gravelled sensory garden and a white woodland area whilst a stone built “potting shed” provides useful storage. A paved terrace adjacent to the house offers raised views over the gardens whilst a covered loggia provides sheltered seating for use in all weathers. Locality Painswick, the “Queen of the Cotswolds”, is a thriving community nestling in a delightful Cotswolds setting. Largely constructed from locally quarried stone, the town has many beautiful buildings dating back as far as the 14th Century. Painswick Churchyard is famous for its impressive array of table tombs and its 99 yew trees about which folklore holds that if a 100th should grow the devil will pull it out. There are several local shops, galleries, tearooms and restaurants in the village along with a pharmacy, doctor and dentist surgeries and The Royal Oak public house whilst the surrounding towns provide a comprehensive range of social, recreational and retail amenities to suit all tastes and budgets. The Village offers a playgroup and primary school with secondary schools in the surrounding towns including Marling School (boys), Stroud High School (girls) and Pate’s (mixed) grammar schools with independent schools including Beaudesert Park 3 School and Wycliffe College in Stroud, Dean Close, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College in Cheltenham and Kings School in Gloucester. Recreational opportunities include tennis, rugby, bowls and cricket clubs with many other groups meeting at the Painswick Centre. In the wider area, events include polo at Cirencester Park, racing at Prestbury Park, golf at Painswick and Minchinhampton and sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, together with shooting and fishing on local estates. Cheltenham plays host to a series of festivals throughout the year embracing topics ranging from racing to literature and music to science. Directions Approaching Painswick from Stroud, turn right after the churchyard (or from Cheltenham turn left on leaving the traffic light controlled section of the A46) into Victoria Street. Take the first right into St. Mary’s Street and Loveday’s House will be on your left opposite the churchyard. Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Authorities Stroud District Council & Gloucestershire County Council. 4 The Prime team would be delighted to show you around this property. Prime +44 (0)20 7493 8222 [email protected] Painswick 01452 595204 [email protected] Head Office UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN hamptons.co.uk Approximate Area = 233.6 sq m / 2514 sq ft E S Cellar = 20.8 sq m / 224 sq ft Outbuilding = 7.5 sq m / 81 sq ft Total = 261.9 sq m / 2819 sq ft N W Including Limited Use Area (22.4 sq m / 241 sq ft) Approximate Area = 233.6 sq m / 2514 sq ft E S Cellar = 20.8 sq m / 224 sq ft Outbuilding = 7.5 sq m / 81 sq ft Total = 261.9 sq m / 2819 sq ft N W Including Limited Use Area (22.4 sq m / 241 sq ft) B BoilerT Loggia Room Cellar Cellar 3.70 x 2.50 3.70 x 2.90 Potting Shed 12'2 x 8'2 12'2 x 9'6 3.70 x 2.00 Larder 12'2 x 6'7 Cellar (Not Shown In Actual = Reduced head height below 1.5m Kitchen B 3.80 x 3.00 Location / Orientation) Breakfast BoilerT Loggia12'6 x 9'10 Room Room Balcony 2.30 x 2.10 7'7 x 6'11 Cellar Cellar 3.70 x 2.50 3.70 x 2.90 Potting Shed Dn 12'2 x 8'2 12'2 x 9'6 3.70 x 2.00 Larder 12'2 x 6'7 Dn Dn Up Sitting Room Cellar Library / Snug Bedroom (Not Shown In Actual Bedroom = Reduced head height below 1.5mBedroom / Bedroom Kitchen Dining Hall 5.00 x 3.50 5.00 x 3.60 5.00 x 3.50 Up 5.00 x 3.60 5.00 x 3.60 Dn 3.80 x 3.00 Location / Orientation) Office Bedroom 5.50 x 2.70 Breakfast16'5 x 11'6 16'5 x 11'10 16'5 x 11'6 16'5 x 11'10 5.60 x 2.60 16'5 x 11'10 12'6 x18'1 9'10 x 8'10 4.00 x 3.60 Room 18'4 x 8'6 Balcony 13'1 x 11'10 2.30 x 2.10 Kitchenette 7'7 x 6'11 Up Up 3.00 x 2.70 9'10 x 8'10 Dn IN Dn Dn Ground Floor FirstUp Floor Second Floor Sitting Room Library / Snug Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom / Bedroom Dining Hall 5.00 x 3.50 5.00 x 3.60 5.00 x 3.50 Up 5.00 x 3.60 5.00 x 3.60 Dn Office Bedroom 5.50 x 2.70 16'5 x 11'6 16'5 x 11'10 16'5 x 11'6 16'5 x 11'10 5.60 x 2.60 16'5 x 11'10 18'1 x 8'10 4.00 x 3.60 18'4 x 8'6 13'1 x 11'10 Kitchenette Up Up 3.00 x 2.70 9'10 x 8'10 IN Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) fourwalls-group.comLoveday’s House280682 Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 2,514 sq ft / 233.6 sq m, Cellar = 224 sq ft / 20.8 sq m, Outbuilding = 81 sq ft / 7.5 sq m, Total = 2,819 sq ft / 261.9 sq m, Including Limited Use Area (241 sq ft / 22.4 sq m) For Clarification We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/ shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, garden ornaments and statuary, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) fourwalls-group.com 280682.