Property description

York House is a superbly appointed, substantial period town house, perfectly located on Silver Street, a stones throw away from the vibrant town centre with its mix of designer boutiques, antique shops, specialist food emporiums and restaurants. The extensive accommodation at some 5,750 sq ft provides generous proportions to all six double bedrooms, three of which have anterooms which could easily be used as offices, dressing rooms or occasional extra bedrooms if required.



At ground floor level the entrance vestibule leads into a wonderful reception hall with flagstone floor and Georgian staircase , together with a further lobby leading through a glazed door into the beautiful south facing rear garden. There is a large dining room to the front of the house, a delightful drawing room at the rear with views over the garden, accessed by French doors, and a substantial kitchen/informal dining room with a bespoke range of units and feature fireplace. Off this is a large utility room and an inner lobby leading to a family room.



Having Elizabethan origins, the Grade II Listed house has a large Georgian wing and from this era the elegant staircase leads up to the first and second floors, the first floor offering four principal bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, whilst the second floor incorporates two further en-suite double bedrooms, a good size laundry room, box room and staircase to the attic.



The impressive wine cellar has a barrel vaulted ceiling and three chambers. The house is equipped with two gas fired radiator central heating systems, and many wonderful character features including exposed beams and stone mullioned windows. The exceptional secluded southeast facing rear garden has outbuildings comprising a potting shed, gardeners toilet and greenhouse. The garden also features an ornamental pond, sun terrace and Georgian stone folly, garden well and a number of mature trees and shrubs, and can be accessed from the street via a side courtyard.

 

DIRECTIONS From our office in the town centre the property is easily reached on foot by walking under the Market Hall, past the Post Office, round the corner to the right into Silver Street and York House will be seen after a few yards on the left. 

AMENITIES Tetbury, often referred to as the gateway to the Cotswolds, and once voted by Country Life magazine as the third most desirable town in the country, is a thriving historic Cotswold market town situated less than half an hour from both the M4 and M5 motorways and within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol and Swindon. There is good access to Kemble Railway Station with regular Intercity services to London and other regional commercial centres.



Tetbury is well known for its royal houses with HRH The Prince of Wales at Highgrove House, and Gatcombe Park the home of The Princess Royal both close by. Tetbury boasts an exciting range of shops including specialist boutiques, city standard delicatessens, the Highgrove Shop, two supermarkets and many fine antique shops. The town has an excellent variety of hotels, restaurants, cafes and brasseries offering a mouth watering range of cuisine.



There is an excellent range of schools in the area including Westonbirt Preparatory and Senior Schools (3 – 18 years). As well as Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton together with popular state primary and secondary schools in and around Tetbury.



A visit to the Tourist Information Office will provide you with a map of the area showing some of our local attractions including the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum, or the nearby Cotswold Water Park or perhaps the Abbey and Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury.

 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only - appointments to view should be made through our Tetbury office - 01666 504418 

SURVEY AND VALUATION Perry Bishop and Chambers recommend a locally based company, Cotswold Surveyors who are able to undertake Building Surveys or Homebuyer Surveys and Valuations on your behalf. For an informal discussion or a quote, please call 01285 688032. 

SERVICES AND TENURE We believe the property is served by mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. The vendor informs us that the Tenure is Freehold. Confirmation has been requested - please contact us for further details. The above should be verified by your Solicitor or Surveyor. 

AGENTS NOTE The owners advise they have a transferable arrangement of a reserved parking space. York House is currently operating as a Boutique Bed & Breakfast - www.yorkhousetetbury.com 

LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council 

OUR REF: KATHRYN LIMOI/070214/17711/TET