THE WOODHOUSE RODBOROUGH COMMON GLOUCESTERSHIRE THE WOODHOUSE, RODBOROUGH LANE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GL5 2LN A VERY ATTRACTIVE LATE GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE IN NEED OF INVESTMENT TO FULFIL ITS OBVIOUS POTENTIAL, RETAINING MANY FINE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS, SET IN JUST UNDER 2 ACRES OF GROUNDS Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study, Ball Room, Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Boot and Utility Room, 2 Cloakrooms, Cellars, Pool Room with Changing Room and Gym Area, Master Bedroom, 5 Further Bedrooms, Bathroom and Shower Room, Staff Flat with Sitting Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom, Garden and Grounds PRICE GUIDE: £975,000 DIRECTIONS. From Stroud take the A419 in the direction of Cirencester. After a DESCRIPTION. The Woodhouse is a fine example of a late Georgian country house short distance turn right at the traffic lights on to Butterrow Hill in the direction of with all the symmetry and proportions that make this period so special. The house has Rodborough Common. At the smal l crossroads take a sharp right into Rodborough an elevated setting surrounded by farmland, while bei ng conveniently close to the Lane and continue along for approximately half a mile where you will find the entrance amenities of Stroud. Internally, the real joy of the house is that although in need of to The Woodhouse shared with the farm on the right hand side. Follow the driveway significant investment to realise its full potential, the fact it retains so many distinctive down and around to the right where the property is situated at the end. architectural features would make it a very r ewarding project, especially as it is not a listed building. The principal accommodation is currently arranged over the first two LOCATION. The Woodhouse is situated in the lee of Rodborough Common, off a floors with four generous reception rooms and five bedrooms, cellars beneath and a peaceful country lane that meanders along the hillside between the villages of spacious two bedroom flat on the top floor . At a later date a substantial snooker room Rodborough and Butterrow, immediately south of Stroud. The house is a few minutes has been added on one side with a conservatory on the other. Intriguingly, the vendors of all the amenities of this eclectic Cotswold market town with its interesting industrial have converted the original coach house into a spectacular leisure complex with a history, the reason why delightful old houses like The Woodhouse, were commissioned unique clover-leaf shaped swimming pool as its centre piece and extensive decked in the 18th and 19th centuries in the surrounding valleys. The com mon to the rear is a areas outside to sit and admire the views. The Woodhouse retains almost two acres of wonderful open space, acres of natural countryside free for anyone to enjoy and cared grounds to protect its amenity, including a level lower lawn which would once have for by the National Trust, while the approach to the house is past a traditional farm, been a grass tennis court, and a front and rear drive with parking for multiple vehicles. whose unspoilt fields surround it. Stroud has a main line trai n station (London Paddington from 93 minutes), Waitrose, as well as Tesco and Sainsbury’s TENURE: Freehold supermarkets and many independent retailers. Bristol and Cheltenham are within EPC: EER: Current 46/ Potential 69 commuting distance with junction 13 of the M5 motorway only about ten minutes SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas and water are believed to be connected to the property. away, and London about two hours drive. The local community is both vibrant and Gas fired central heating. Drainage to septic tank. friendly, while amongst other advantages of this location is the choice of excellent VIEWING: By prior appointment with MURRAYS ESTATE AGENTS, STROUD OFFICE 01453 755552, who will be pleased to show prospective purchasers around the schools. Stroud itself retains highly regarded grammar schools, and in the independent property. sector nearby, are Beaudesert Park and Wycliffe College. AGENTS’ NOTE: (OFFERS) Murrays, as agents for the vendor, are obliged to verify the terms of any offer received. Motorway M5 J13 Stroud - 5 miles, Motorway M4 J15 Swindon - 30 miles, Motorway We therefore seek your kind co-operation in confirming whether your offer is subject to:- a) The sale of a property. b) A building survey. c) A mortgage. d) Any other condition – e.g. Planning consent. Cash purchasers will also be asked for M4 J18 Old Sodbury (Bath/Bristol) - 17 miles, Stroud Railway Station - 3.5 miles, proof of funding and its availability. Cheltenham (central) - 17 miles, Bristol Airport - 40 miles. Distances are approximate. Ref: 3897 SUBJECT TO CONTRACT IMPORTANT NOTICE: Murrays Estate Agents for themselves, their clients and any joint agent give notice that whilst these particulars have been prepared with all due care, they are for guidance only, are not guaranteed correct, do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. No responsibility is accepted for any error, mis-statement or omission whether verbal or written in describing the property. No warranty or representation is authorised in respect of this property. 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