Hunts Court Forthay, North Nibley, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6DZ
Hunts Court Forthay, North Nibley, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6DZ A desirable residence with land, comprising an attractive unlisted 15 th Century Cotswold stone farmhouse, extensive gardens and a range of outbuildings and paddock. Well-proportioned accommodation. Total plot size approx. 3 acres Beautiful mature gardens. Far reaching rural views Edge of village location For Sale by Private Treaty Guide Price: 849,000 Well House, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD wotton@djandp.co.uk Tel 01453 843720 www.djandp.co.uk Description Set within a private, yet accessible, edge of village location, surrounded by mature gardens is a fine and well-proportioned Country House dating back to the 15 th Century. This attractive residential property provides a rare opportunity to purchase a period family home (not listed) with the potential to extend further or reconfigure (subject to planning). At present, the accommodation comprises; ground floor entrance hall, cloakroom, utility room, kitchen / breakfast room with Watson range cooker, dining room with inglenook fireplace and woodburner inner hall and lounge with woodburner. First floor three double bedrooms and family bathroom. Second floor dressing rooms with fourth double bedroom. The accommodation retains many period features that have been blended with modern additions over the years. The property is approached via a gravelled driveway, leading to a concrete courtyard. Surrounding the courtyard is a range of farm outbuildings constructed of part brick, stone and corrugated tin that currently provide useful storage but could offer alternative uses (subject to planning). Attached to the northern elevation of the house is a single garage and outside W.C and a further garden store adjoins the southern elevation. Adjacent, is a Cotswold stone barn, currently used as an office but could deliver annexe accommodation (subject to planning). A particular feature of the property is the private and impressive garden, established and nurtured since 1976, which incorporates a formal area providing a mixture of perennial and herbaceous plants. To the front is a small orchard with an assortment of fruit trees and summerhouse and to the rear of the courtyard, and linking with the garden, is a small paddock adjacent to open farmland beyond. In total the plot extends to approximately 3 acres. Situation Hunts Court is situated in a private yet accessible location on the outskirts of the popular village of North Nibley, which has an outstanding primary school and village shop, all nestled between the Severn Vale and Cotswold Escarpment. Set at the foot of the historic Tyndale Monument in a private and rural location, the property benefits from good links to the A38 and M5 combined with convenient access to the market town of Wotton-Under- Edge (2.5 miles) which delivers all the essential everyday facilities and schooling. In the opposite direction lies the market town of Dursley which also has a range of independent and regional shops along with good schooling and entertainment. The M5 junction 14 is approximately 5 miles away and offers commutability to the city of Bristol with Junction 13 approximately 9 miles away providing links to Cheltenham. Cam train station is 5 miles away and gives good links to Bristol Parkway and London Paddington. The area is popular for a range of country pursuits and sporting activities with excellent riding out and walking as well as a number of golf courses, Cheltenham racecourse and the Berkeley Hunt. Services The property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage with heating supplied by the oil fired Watson range cooker. Tenure Freehold, with vacant possession on completion Council Tax Council Tax Band G - Amount payable 2017 / 2018-2,653.72 Local Authority Stroud District Council - 01453 766321 Designations The property sits within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rights of way, Easements and Covenants The property is sold with any rights, easements or incidents of tenure which affect it. In particular the Cotswold Way crosses the first part of the driveway together with a vehicular right of way, as shown hatched orange on the plan, to access a neighbouring property. Energy Performance Rating G Historical Note Hunts Court lies at the foot of the imposing Tyndale Monument, a tower built in honour of William Tyndale an English scholar who was the first person to translate the Bible into English. The tower was constructed in 1866 and is 111ft (34m) tall. It is possible to enter and climb to the top of the tower, up a spiral staircase of 121 steps. The hill it sits on allows a wide range of views, especially looking down towards the River Severn. The Cotswold Way longdistance footpath passes the foot of the monument, and then descends the hill into North Nibley and passes adjacent to Hunts Court. It is believed that William Tyndale spent some time of his early life at Hunts Court. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James & Partners Ltd. Tel: 01453 843720
Rear View PLANS AND PARTICULARS The sale plan has been prepared from the OS Map with the sanction of HMSO and has been amended as necessary for the purpose of this sale. Crown Copyright Reserved. Licence No. 100003612. Both plan and particulars are believed to be correct but they do not constitute any part of any offer or contract and any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars as all such statements are made without responsibility on the part of David James & Partners or the vendor or his solicitor. WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, ETC The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not and to the provisions of any planning scheme of the County or Local Authorities.
Well House, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7AD wotton@davidjames.org.uk Tel 01453 843720 www.djandp.co.uk
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