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A substantial period property part of a former Victorian gentleman's country residence, having about 1.7 acres of mature gardens, outbuildings and detached bungalow residence.

DIRECTIONS From the town centre travel along the High Street to the traffic lights. Go straight across towards Dymock and turn immediately right into Tewkesbury Road. After a short distance (passing Redmarley Road) turn left into a private road and follow directions to West Wing.

LOCATION Newent is well provided with a range of Shops, Health Centre, Library, Nursery, Infant, Junior and Secondary Schools. Churches of several denominations and Public Houses. The City of Gloucester is about 9 miles to the south and Ross-on-Wye about 7 miles to the west. The centres of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Ledbury are easily accessible with the M50 about 3 miles away for easy access to the motorway system.

DESCRIPTION Stardens is a former Victorian Gothic mansion (Grade II Listed) built in the late 18th century with many interesting features having been converted about 50 years ago. Set in approx. 1.7 acres of interesting mature gardens West Wing also has the benefit of a detached bungalow providing versatile accommodation, separate offices adjacent to the main house with planning for the current owners to operate their business and a large summerhouse.

WEST WING

Ground Floor - Front door leading to:-

Entrance Hall having terracotta tiled floor with attractive inserts, exposed stone wall, beams, doorway through to:-

Utility Room with dual aspect, terracotta tiled floor, fitted range of base units with wooden work surface over, butler's sink, downlighters, oil fired central heating boiler, cupboard housing hot water tank. Door to:-

Snug 17'4" x 11'7 (5.28m x 3.53m) having French doors to terrace, exposed beams, exposed stone wall, Gothic original door through to:-

Rear Hallway stripped pine doors, door to cloakroom.

Drawing Room 23'7" x 14'5" (7.19m x 4.39m) having original mullioned windows to side overlooking terrace, exposed beams, brick fireplace housing woodburner, door to cupboard, door to:-

Kitchen 15'11" x 15'10" (4.85m x 4.83m) with original mullioned Gothic windows, exposed beams, stripped oak wooden flooring, very well fitted with an extensive range of limed oak wall and base units,

laminate granite effect work surface, inset sink with drainer, dresser unit with cupboards below and glazed display unit and shelving over, Neff electric hob with extractor hood over, Diplomat oven and grill, space for white goods, integral fridge and dishwasher, stone fireplace with inset woodburner, attractive part tiled walls, downlighters.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 17'10" x 14'8" (5.44m x 4.47m) having dual aspect windows overlooking the grounds and with extensive views of the surrounding countryside.

Family Bathroom spacious and well fitted with traditional white suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin fitted into vanity unit, low lever w.c., separate shower cubicle, attractive Victorian style part-tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor.

Bedroom 2 16'1" x 12'8" (4.9m x 3.86m) having original Gothic window to front aspect with dressing area and shelving.

Stairs to:- Half Landing, with interesting apex window, to:-

Second Floor

Bedroom 3 17'10" x 14'8" (5.44m x 4.47m) having original window to side aspect and attractive quatrefoil window to rear aspect, original fireplace, vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom 4 16'2" x 15'11" (4.93m x 4.85m) having original window to front aspect, velux window, exposed timber work into vaulted ceiling.

Bathroom 2 well fitted with a traditional Victorian style white suite comprising bath with shower attachment over, low level w.c., pedestal basin, heated wall hung towel rail, part tongue and groove boarded walls, access to loft space.

Outside The property is approached via a long driveway giving rise to separate access to West Wing through double wooden gates into a large courtyard area, and to the front of the property with parking for several vehicles. A driveway leads to:-

THE BUNGALOW known as 'The Studio' it is set at the end of the driveway in a pleasant private position with ample off-road parking in front of the property.

A versatile building which could be used as accommodation in addition to the main house, or for Holiday Let or for Business Use (subject to the necessary planning consents). The Bungalow has its own oil central heating, metered electricity and the open plan accommodation is as follows:-

Main Living Room 39'1" x 24'10" (11.91m x 7.57m) a large and well proportioned room with 3 windows overlooking its own garden area, velux windows and French doors leading to terrace, a light and spacious area.

Door to:- Separate Bedroom 10'6" x 8'3" (3.2m x 2.51m)

From the Hallway access to:-

Kitchen 10'3" x 10'2" (3.12m x 3.1m) well fitted with contemporary range of base units with laminate doors and granite effect work surfaces over, Hotpoint oven and hob, stainless steel sink unit, integral dishwasher, extractor hood, downlights, space for white goods, heated wall hung towel rail. Door to:-

Bathroom fitted suite comprising bath with Triton shower over, pedestal basin, low lever w.c., plumbing for washing machine, cupboard housing immersion heater.

THE OFFICE This self-contained building is currently used by the present owners from which they run their business. There is potential for several uses including converting back into the main living space, utilisation as a games room or as an annexe (subject to the necessary Planning Consents). The future purchaser would need to apply for Planning Permission for Business Use, as the current Planning Permission is solely for the present owners.

The Accommodation briefly comprises:-

Kitchen 13'8" x 7'8" (4.17m x 2.34m) with limed effect units, sink unit and space for white goods, central heating oil fired boiler.

Main Room 26'7" x 14'6" (8.1m x 4.42m) currently used as an office with woodblock floor, rear lobby, original beams and dual aspect windows.

Shower Room fitted with low lever w.c., basin and shower.

There is a range of further outbuildings including a covered Garage Area, Large Garage/Workshop with access via double doors,

separate large Wooden Summer House.

From the terrace of the Bungalow there is a large expanse of garden bounded by hedges on two sides and a walled garden on the third and is extremely private and well planted with a variety of shrubs, trees and herbaceous species, a pond feature and an area housing currently an above ground swimming pool which could be used as an outdoor entertaining area. These grounds are open to the walled garden which has a wooden summer house and garden shed and also leads around to the main area of grounds belonging to West Wing.

The grounds are extremely mature and have several original features including a stone water feature and several magnificent trees. The grounds are approximately 1.7 acres.

Please Note: West Wing of Stardens owns the driveway leading to all 12 properties within the grounds, all of which have access over the drive and pay a contribution towards its maintenance and upkeep which is run through a Management Company.

The sewerage treatment system for West Wing, which is located within its grounds, is shared by further properties that also pay contributions towards their share of the maintenance.

There may be the possibility of purchasing additional land with roadside frontage, subject to negotiation if so required.

There are Tree Preservation Orders on several trees within the grounds.

SERVICES mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating, drainage by sewage treatment system shared between ten other properties.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Forest of Dean District Council, 01594 810000. Band 'E'.

In order to comply with anti-money laundering regulations the purchaser will be required to provide:-

1. Proof of identity in the form of a photographic ID e.g. a current passport or UK driving licence and:-

2. Proof of current residential address i.e. utility bill or building society/bank statement, credit card bill etc. issued within the previous 3 months.

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.