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Longdon, Gloucestershire
Guide Price: £445,000 Freehold
A CHARMING DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE, ALTERED AND EXTENDED OVER THE YEARS, ENJOYING A LOVELY SETTING IN UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE AND OFFERING CENTRALLY HEATED THREE BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION WITH SUN LOUNGE, DINING HALL, SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, CLOAKROOM, BATHROOM, SEPARATE ONE BEDROOMED ANNEXE, DOUBLE GARAGE, OUTBUILDINGS, STABLING, BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND FENCED PADDOCKS IN TOTAL EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF ACRES OR THEREABOUTS
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Location & Description:
Graycot enjoys a convenient position just six miles from Upton upon Severn, five miles from Tewkesbury, eleven miles from Gloucester, twelve miles from Ledbury and just fourteen miles from The Malverns (approximate distances). There is easy access to the transport network and in particular to Junction 1 of the M5/M50 south of Upton upon Severn and Junction 9 of the M5 at Tewkesbury.
The Rampings is a scattered hamlet tucked away off the beaten track, in the heart of unspoilt countryside. It is only half a mile from the highly prized village of Bushley Green and only about ten minutes drive from the River Severn at either Upton or Tewkesbury.
Graycot is a traditional detached cottage of stone construction which is believed originally to date back as far at the 17th century when it was a timber framed "one up, one down" dwelling. Since then it has been the subject of major extension which has included the construction of a detached annexe in the grounds. Currently, the two storey accommodation includes A sun lounge, dining room, sitting room, fitted kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, porch, landing, three bedrooms and bathroom. Outside the single bedroomed, single storey annexe is linked to a double garage. As it is part of the same building it may be possible (subject to planning consent) that both halves could be redesigned and linked to create a much large single storey home. The house has oil fired central heating and a number of accessories notably in the kitchen.
Undoubtedly however it is the setting that Graycot enjoys that makes the most lasting impression. Approached through a gated entrance on to a driveway that can accommodate several vehicles, the house has a formal area of landscaped garden extending to almost half an acre. The remaining grounds consist of a series of fenced paddocks with stabling and shelters in total bringing the overall area of ground up to two and a half acres. There are lovely views from most parts of the garden and the house across the surrounding countryside.
GROUND FLOOR
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Garden Room/Sun Lounge: 3.53m (11ft 7in) x 2.62m (8ft 7in)
With a very impressive floor to ceiling double glazed window to front aspect and further double glazed window to side aspect. Semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, two Velux windows, radiator, small window to kitchen and double glazed sliding door to
Dining Hall: 4.01m (13ft 2in) x 3.73m (12ft 3in)
With radiator, stairs to first floor and doors leading to kitchen (described later) and to
Sitting Room: 3.43m (11ft 3in) (max 14'2 into inglenook) x 3.3m (10ft 10in)
Having double glazed windows to front and rear aspects. Exposed timbering to ceilings, impressive inglenook style fireplace with attractive brick surround and bressumer beam over. Traditional bread oven, tiled hearth and wood burner. Two TV points, radiator and three wall light points.
Kitchen: 3.71m (12ft 2in) max x 3.43m (11ft 3in) max
Having double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, matching wall and base cupboards with roll top work surfaces, ceramic one and a half bowl sink and drainer, mixer tap and tiled splashback. Full range of accessories including an impressive eight burner gas COOKING RANGE with electric OVEN. WASHING MACHINE, FRIDGE and DISHWASHER. Terracotta style tiled floor, exposed brick work, telephone point and door to
Utility Room:
Having matching wall and base units with roll top work surfaces, terracotta style tiled floor, space for freezer, oil fired central heating boiler, double glazed window and panelled door to rear porch and door to
Cloakroom:
Having double glazed window to rear aspect, low level WC, small wall mounted wash basin, terracotta style tiled floor.
Rear Porch:
Having double glazed windows to rear and side aspects, tiled floor, stable style door leading into garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing:
Having split staircase to each end of the house and access to loft space.
Bedroom 1: 3.68m (12ft 1in) x 3.1m (10ft 2in)
Having double glazed window overlooking front garden. Radiator and telephone point.
Bedroom 2: 3.43m (11ft 3in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in)
L shaped so maximum measurements.
Double glazed window to front and side aspects, built in storage cupboards, single wardrobe, over stairs storage cupboards and radiator.
Bedroom 3: 2.77m (9ft 1in) x 2.29m (7ft 6in)
Maximum into a full range of fitted wardrobes with cupboards. Radiator and double glazed window with lovely view over fields.
Bathroom:
Having double glazed window to front aspect and tiled sill. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with tiled surrounds and main shower above. Shower screen. Radiator.
ANNEXE/GARAGE BLOCK:
This large single storey building includes a small annexe and double garage block. In theory and subject to planning consent it could all be converted either into a large workshop/outbuilding or alternatively into a self contained bungalow. It currently comprises
Annexe: 5.28m (17ft 4in) x 4.83m (15ft 10in)
With two double glazed bay windows to rear and side aspects, matching wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, wall mounted water heater. Loft access and door to
Cloakroom.:
Having double glazed window to side aspect, low level WC, wash basin, wall mounted wall heater and tiled floor.
Double Garage: 5.28m (17ft 4in) x 5.18m (17ft 0in)
Having twin up and over doors, power and lighting connected, tiled floor and part glazed side entrance door.
Outside:
The mature and colourful gardens are a delight and provide a private setting. A gated entrance opens on to a gravel driveway that provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage. The formal garden is mainly laid to large areas of lawn with a whole variety of mature and well established shrub and herbaceous borders, trees of every description, climbing roses, two fine topiary yew trees, a clematis and rose covered pergola which leads through to a secluded garden with more lawn, spacious borders and more fine shrubs. Beyond is an established orchard with SUMMER HOUSE and wildlife pond. A second gated access leads back to the main road. From the driveway a gravelled path leads through to a vine covered arch and to the rear porch. Beyond this there is an ornamental garden area that eventually opens up to the main acreage consisting of fenced PADDOCKS within which there is a gardeners TOOL STORE, STABLE, GOOSE PEN and FIELD COVER.
SERVICES
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. The property has oil fired central heating. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
TENURE
We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is freehold.
COUNCIL TAX BAND "F"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
HOME INFORMATION PACKS
A Home Information Pack has been ordered in respect of this property and a copy can be made available to prospective purchasers or their solicitors. For further information please contact the agents selling office.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the Agents Upton office. 01684 593125.
DIRECTIONS
From Upton upon Severn proceed south along Old Street towards Welland and Gloucester. Leave the town limits passing Upton Surgery and Health Centre on your right. A few hundred yards later at the top of the hill fork left towards Gloucester and Longdon. Continue along this route through the village of Longdon, under the motorway bridge and up to a junction with the A438 Tewkesbury to Ledbury road. Turn left toward Tewkesbury. After four hundred yards turn left again (signed for Bushley Green and The Rampings) into Green Street. After a very short distance take the first left fork towards The Rampings. Graycot will be seen on the right hand side after about quarter of a mile.
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