7 bedroom house

With the original section of The Bell House dating back to the 16th Century, this versatile family home set over three floors and sympathetically modernised and restored over the years, offers spacious and adaptable accommodation whilst retaining many original features. Set on a plot of approximately two acres of gardens designed by "Jefferies of Cirencester" and with a coach house having planning for conversion, this home must be viewed to be truly appreciated.

The accommodation comprises main entrance hall, sitting room, door access to rear patio area, cloakroom, dining room, second entrance hall, office/snug, kitchen/breakfast room with separate larder off, ground floor bathroom, boiler room, utility. Annexe with living room, dining room and mezzanine bedroom. There are four bedrooms, principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, and a family bathroom to the first floor and a further three/four bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, and lounge to the second floor that could also be utilised as an additional annexe.

The property is mainly double glazed and has mains gas, water, electricity and drainage.

Westbury on Severn is located on the A48 approximately 10 miles from Gloucester and is a popular village providing a range of facilities to include Parish Hall, Church, Primary School, doctor and dentist surgeries, sports clubs and children's recreational facilities. There are bus services to Gloucester and surrounding areas and comprehensive schooling is available at Newent Community School or Dean Magna School in Mitcheldean.

Westbury on Severn is also home to the Westbury Court Gardens. Originally laid out between 1696 and 1705 the gardens are one of the only surviving 17th-century Dutch water gardens in the UK. For those who enjoy exploring and spending time out doors the property is on the edge of the Forest of Dean, covering approximately 42sq mi the forest is one of England's Ancient Woodlands. Westbury Court gardens are within walking distance of the property.

Beautifully presented seven bedroomed residence
Plus one bedroom annexe
Approximately 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens

Partially Glazed Door With Tall Arched Windows Either Side And A Bespoke Stained Glass Window Over, Leads To:- -

Main Entrance Hall - 6.23m x 4.15m (20'5" x 13'7") - Stripped and oiled solid wood floorboards. Dado rail. Door to sitting room. Rear facing half glazed door with windows to either side leading to a patio area. Door to cloakroom. Staircase to first floor and under stairs drawer unit. Arched entrance to second hall and dining room, door off to kitchen/breakfast room. Two radiators.

Sitting Room - 6.63m x 4.34m (21'9" x 14'3") - Stripped and oiled solid wood floorboards. Triple aspect overlooking the gardens to the rear and side. Feature fireplace with inset log burner and stone hearth. Vaulted beamed ceiling. Exposed stone wall at one end. Two radiators.

Cloakroom - With ornate wash hand basin, wc with high level cistern. Fitted carpet. Rear facing window. Brass heated towel rail

Second Entrance Hall - Flagstone floor. Exposed original ceiling and wall beams. Double glazed window. Solid wood entrance door.

Dining Room - 4.70m x 4.57m (15'5" x 15'0") - Flagstone floor. Radiator. Original exposed wall and ceiling beams. Side bay with double glazed window and two feature circular leaded glass panels at each side. Original glass fronted wall cabinet, original hardwood wall unit with fold out table.

Snug / Office - 4.58m x 3.99m (15'0" x 13'1") - Original open fireplace with stone hearth and decorative ceramic tiled surround. A dual aspect room with side and rear facing Georgian style windows, stripped floorboards, ceiling beams and a radiator. Wood panelling and built in shelving.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 6.32m x 4.75m (20'9" x 15'7") - Limestone flooring throughout. The breakfast area has original ceiling beams, three front facing double glazed windows with views of the Church. A solid oak fitted kitchen with base units topped with marble work surfaces. Twin bowl Belfast sink with mixer tap. Recess with free standing AGA. Limestone tiling to splashbacks. Integrated oven and gas hob. Glazed wall display cabinets with side shelving. Inset ceiling spotlighting. Integrated dishwasher.

Larder - 4.00m x 1.09m (13'1" x 3'7") - Large walk-in larder with limestone flooring and solid pine fitted shelving.

Boiler Room - 2.99m x 2.04m (9'10" x 6'8") - Housing the hot water tank and wall mounted Worcester boiler. Quarry tiled floor.

Ground Floor Bathroom - A white suite comprising bath with shower off mixer tap and separate mains shower over, wc, wash hand basin. Rear facing window and quarry tiled floor. Radiator.

Utility Room - 4.55m x 2.15m (14'11" x 7'1") - Quarry tiled floor. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Full height storage cupboard.

Boot Room - 2.40m x 2.27m (7'10" x 7'5") - Partially glazed. Quarry tiled floor and worktops. Ground level Belfast sink. Partially glazed door to rear garden.

Annexe -

Dining Room - 4.41m x 3.64m (14'6" x 11'11") - Fitted carpet. Recess to one wall. Side facing window. Radiator. Vaulted ceiling. Door to:-

Living Room - 5.85m x 4.33m (19'2" x 14'2") - Dual aspect with side facing Georgian style French doors and window and three rear facing windows. Feature brick fireplace and chimney breast with inset log burner. Fitted carpet. Two radiators. Open plan stairs to:-

Mezzanine Bedroom - 5.86m x 4.36m (19'3" x 14'4") - Vaulted ceiling with beams. Side facing double glazed window with views of the rear gardens towards the River Severn. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Two Velux ceiling lights.

Stairs To First Floor And Landing - Fitted carpet to stairs and landing. Dado rail. Radiator.

Principal Bedroom Suite -

Inner Vestibule - With access to:-

Large Walk-In Wardrobe / Dressing Room - 2.53m x 2.14m (8'4" x 7'0") - With fitted shelving and drawers.

Bedroom One - 5.84m x 5.50m (19'2" x 18'1") - A large double bedroom with fitted carpet. Original ceiling beams. Dual aspect with views over the Church yard and side gardens. Original wrought iron fireplace with decorative surround. Two radiators.

Bathroom - Oak floorboards. Side and rear facing windows. His and hers wash hand basins, wc, large double shower enclosure with mosaic tiled walls and mixer shower. Two heated brass towel rails. Fitted store cupboards and shelving. Inset ceiling spotlighting.

Bedroom Two - 5.54m x 4.50m (18'2" x 14'9") - A dual aspect room with two side and one front facing windows. Original ornamental corner wash hand basin. Exposed beams to the ceiling and one wall. Original fireplace. Secret panelled door to:-

Shower Recess - Shower base with rain shower over and side curtain. Tiled splashbacks. Fitted carpet.

Bedroom Three - 6.06m x 4.25m (19'11" x 13'11") - Fitted carpet. Radiator. Picture rail. Rear facing double glazed window.

Bedroom Four - 4.77m x 2.82m (15'8" x 9'3") - Another double bedroom with fitted carpet. Original fireplace. Front facing double glazed window overlooking the Church yard. Corner wash hand basin. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom - Fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower off mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, wc, large corner shower cubicle with mains rain shower over. Ceiling spotlighting. Natural stone tiled flooring. Radiator with towel rail. Decorative wall panelling to waist height. Rear facing window.

Stairs To The Second Floor - Stairs from the first floor landing to a floor that could potentially become a further annexe.

Lounge - 5.74m x 3.72m (18'10" x 12'2") - 'L' shaped with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. Stripped floorboards. Door to large loft store. Ceiling spotlighting. Radiator. Open to:-

Snug / Bedroom Eight - 4.89m x 2.87m (16'1" x 9'5") - (Off the lounge). Stripped floorboards. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Inset ceiling spotlighting. Front facing window.

Bedroom Five - 7.02m x 4.56m (23'0" x 15'0") - A double room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. Three Velux skylights. Stripped floorboards and inset ceiling spotlighting. Radiator.

Bedroom Six - 4.30m x 3.45m (14'1" x 11'4") - Fitted carpet. Side facing window and Velux skylight. Radiator. Original fireplace.

Bedroom Seven - 4.36m x 3.59m (14'4" x 11'9") - An 'L' shaped room with fitted carpet. Two Velux skylights. Side facing window. Radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - Limestone flooring with ceramic wall tiles. Wash hand basin, walk-in shower enclosure with mixer shower, extractor fan. Inset ceiling spotlighting.

OUTSIDE

Approached via Bell Lane and lying directly opposite the imposing church of St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Bell House is approached via wrought iron double gates leading to the main entrance at the side of the property.

The beautiful gardens designed by "Jefferies of Cirencester" are a wonder to behold and face south/south-west. The gardens boast an abundance of features including a large ornamental pond, lawns, wildflower meadow, ornamental garden, patio, dry stone walling and an abundance of mature shrubs and mature specimen trees including The Tulip Tree, Ginkgo Biloba, Eucalyptus and Copper Beech.

The outside area also boasts a large, gravelled driveway and parking for numerous vehicles, a double garage with adjoining workshop/potting shed.

The gardens retain many original features such as brick walling with a feature gated archway. With a multitude of space for entertaining outdoors and views towards the River Severn, keen gardeners should not miss this opportunity.

COACH HOUSE
Offering excellent potential and with planning permission already in place for conversion (Planning Ref P0699/07/COU, dated 9th July 2007 for 'Erection of a private car garage. Conversion of outbuilding to residential annexe accommodation for dependants with ancillary works/with reversion to a private letting'. There is space for a sitting room, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms one with en-suite and a bathroom. Renovation is required throughout. Commencement of works started 30/06/2010 and the double garage has been completed. (App Ref No FP0455/10).

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