DRAGON HOUSE CHIPPING CAMPDEN

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1 DRAGON HOUSE CHIPPING CAMPDEN

2 Tel: Dragon House High Street Chipping Campden GL55 6AG Dragon House is probably the most unusual and unique of all the Chipping Campden High Street period properties. Listed Grade II and dating from 1690 with a distinctive Ashlar front elevation having 4 light ovolo mullions, ground floor shop windows, a very fine sundial and a partial timber frame on the first floor, this property has been in the current ownership since 1975 and the owners have expertly restored and developed it to the high level of specification we see today. The main accommodation is superb with exposed timbers, fine oak flooring and a particularly handsome 17 th Century fireplace in the main Drawing Room. Dragon House provides a very special opportunity for buyers wanting a superb and substantial stone house which is an important example of the architectural evolution of Chipping Campden, with lovely gardens, car parking, garages, outbuildings and a separate 3 bedroom cottage. Chipping Campden is one of the best known of Cotswold towns, set at the northern end of the Cotswold Hills, famous for its High Street and mixture of fine old houses and buildings. The town has an excellent range of shops, with more specialised amenities and facilities provided by Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. There are bus services and the area is well known for its accessibility to a number of important regional centres. There is also a mainline railway station at Moreton-in-Marsh for London (Paddington). There are churches of different denominations and an excellent selection of local schools. **************************************************** The accommodation of the main house, which has gas central heating, has an entrance between the two shops with a central front door opening into an ENTRANCE HAL having a flagged floor, an airing cupboard and steps down to small CELLAR/WINE STORE. UTILITY with a tiled floor, a back door, a stainless steel sink unit, floor cupboards, worktop, space and plumbing for washing machine, a gas central heating boiler and a SEPARATE WC. Staircase to first floor. DINING ROOM with exposed timbers, a handsome stone fireplace and gas fire, exposed stone walls, downlighters and window seats. DRAWING ROOM with exposed timbers and stone walls, an ancient oak boarded floor superbly restored, a fine 16 th century open fireplace, fitted book shelves and cupboards, exposed beams, together with a purpose built study area having desk and bookshelves. Step up to secondary SITTING AREA and drinks bar. NB All the built-in units are bespoke by Gordon Russell of Broadway. KITCHEN which is beautifully fitted out in hand made oak units, having a 1½ bowl sink and mixer tap, worktops having tiled surrounds, floor and wall cupboards, fitted drawers, an electric double oven, an island unit with 6 ring gas hob and extractor, built-in fridge/freezer, a breakfast bar and wine rack. REAR LOBBY and back door to ground level. SECONDARY SITTING ROOM with exposed stone walls and staircase to BEDROOM with built-

3 in wardrobes and an ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM and WC. BEDROOM with built-in wardrobes and an ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM and WC. From the Dining Room a staircase leads to: Second Floor (restricted head height and sloping ceilings) MASTER BEDROOM with exposed timbers and stone walls, a dormer window and wardrobes incorporating dressing table. Separate storage cupboards. BEDROOM with dormer window and built-in cupboards. BEDROOM with built-in cupboards. BATHROOM with a corner bath, shower cubicle WC suite, wash hand basin, cupboards and granite worktops. COMMERCIAL Self contained LARGE SHOP currently vacant with floors on 2 levels, an old inglenook (sealed) and a stone fireplace (sealed) with SEPARATE WC and STOCK ROOM NB it is considered that this area could easily be reincorporated back into the main house (as the vendors say it was in 1975) to provide an imposing reception hall etc subject to any necessary planning permissions. Self contained SMALL SHOP currently let as a book shop with use of a WC. From the High Street there is a SIDE PASSAGE with WC and door to the small shop. LOG STORE and cobbled path to the gardens. There is a restricted right of way over this section of path and passageway in favour of the adjoining Dragon Cottage. BARNS/OUTBUILDINGS Behind Dragon House there are barns/outbuildings recently a former pottery and showrooms with storage above. It is felt that these buildings have potential for a number of uses subject to any necessary planning permissions. Beyond the outbuildings, there is a stone COTTAGE currently used for holiday letting and the accommodation, which has gas central heating, is briefly as follows:- A front door opens into a small HALL with a staircase to first floor. SITTING ROOM with a gas fire (central heating) and stone and hardwood display shelves. DINING ROOM with built-in cupboards and an airing cupboard. KITCHEN with a stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, worktops having tiled surrounds, floor and wall cupboards. First Floor and LANDING BEDROOM with built-in cupboards, shower cubicle and wash hand basin. BEDROOM with a fitted cupboard. BEDROOM with a fitted cupboard. BATHROOM with partly tiled walls, a panelled bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. OUTSIDE The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of Dragon House with clever use of dry stone walls and landscaping. From the rear of the house and adjacent to the cottage and outbuildings, a paved path with a delightful rockery, border and water feature leads up to the rear driveway together with a lovely paved sitting out area beside the cottage. DOUBLE GARAGE with adjoining UTILITY having WC, sink and space for washing machines etc. WORKSHOP with electric light and power. A driveway with electric gates from Back Ends leads to a large car parking area adjacent to the double garage. The gardens are enclosed within stone walls and are expertly laid out and maintained with lawns, paths, deep borders, pond, 2 garden sheds and mature

4 shrubs, bushes and trees. BBQ and sitting out areas. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by appointment through MARK ANNETT & COMPANY SERVICES We understand from the vendor that all mains services are available. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to ensure that these services are connected. The agents do not guarantee that any of the systems are connected and have not carried out any tests whatsoever. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All items in the nature of fixtures and fittings described in these particulars are included in the sale and all other such items are specifically excluded. TENURE The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given on completion. The small shop is currently let and subject to a lease. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council Tel: Main House The Cottage May 2010 Important Notice: Mark Annett & Company, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Mark Annett & Company have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Braithwaite House, High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HB Tel: Fax: campden@markannett.com M437 Printed by Ravensworth

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