Flat 10, Sandywell Park. Whittington, Nr. Cheltenham

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1 Flat 10, Sandywell Park Whittington, Nr. Cheltenham

Flat 10, Sandywell Park A beautiful apartment in the stunning Grade II* Listed Sandywell Park with magnificent views over the gardens and parkland.

The house lies in a rural setting within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are spectacular walks from Sandywell Park.

2 Flat 10, Sandywell Park A beautiful apartment in the stunning Grade II* Listed Sandywell Park with magnificent views over the gardens and parkland. English Heritage have listed Sandywell Park Grade II*of Architectural and Historical interest. Flat 10 is on the western elevation with a superb view down the tree-lined avenue. The house lies in a rural setting within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are spectacular walks from Sandywell Park. Sandywell Park is a fine building dating back to 1704, which has been divided into 10 apartments. There are communal areas, which include the 6.5 acres of well-maintained landscaped gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. The tennis court was resurfaced and the heated swimming pool was refurbished in Outside there is a garage with an up and over door. Grand communal Entrance Hall Hall Drawing Room Study/Bedroom 3 Cloakroom Kitchen/Dining Room Master Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom 2 with a Shower Garage and allocated parking. Communal gardens including extensive lawns, heated swimming pool and hard tennis court. Situation Cheltenham 5 miles, Stow on the Wold 16 miles, Cirencester 19 miles, Oxford 36 miles, London 94 miles, Cheltenham Spa Station 6.4 miles (all mileages approximate) Sandywell Park is approached off the main A40 through a pair of impressive stone pillars. The mature parkland is mainly laid to formal lawn and interspersed with a wide variety of mature parkland trees including lime, oak, beech, horse chestnut, birch and cherry. Cheltenham Spa, 5 miles away provides extensive shopping, cultural and recreational facilities, it also plays host to a number of annual festivals including Literature, Classical Music, Jazz, Science, Cricket and of course the National Hunt Racing Festival. Cheltenham Spa railway station offers direct routes into London Paddington, Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street and International airports at Bristol and Birmingham. There are several popular private and state schools in Cheltenham including Pates, Dean Close, St. Edwards, Cheltenham Ladies College and Cheltenham College. Amenities Andoversford village has a shop, public house, school and a post office, which is only a 10 minute walk away by a footpath. A bus service to Cheltenham picks up from the end of the drive. A short drive away is a 24hour petrol station with a shop. Charlton Kings is on the edge of Cheltenham Town and has a range of useful day to day shops and there is a large supermarket on the edge of Prestbury village. Racing at Cheltenham, Newbury and Stratford upon Avon; Polo at Cirencester Park. Golf courses in the area include Shipton, Cheltenham, Naunton Down, Burford and Cirencester. Local sporting facilities in the area are excellent. There is a Leisure Centre in Bourton on the Water; Theatres and cultural activities in Cheltenham and Oxford. Historical Note The present house was built around 1704 by Henry Brett In 1712 it was sold to Lord Conway who added the North and South Wings, the staircase and entrance halls and the gateways. In 1748 his son Francis Seymour Conway, later Lord Hertford sold the estate to Thomas Tracy MP for Gloucestershire.

The splendid five bay South Front is in Baroque style with giant Doric pilasters and large windows crowned with a balustraded parapet with urn finials The impressive main doorway has fluted

The house stands in delightful gardens and grounds surrounded by parkland The West Front looks down an avenue of limes towards a wrought iron gateway with urn surmounted pillars and the family crest

Volume IX Gloucester 2001 Accommodation GROUND FLOOR From the West facing entrance, part glazed doors into the stunning communal hallway. Attractive staircase to the landing.

3 The splendid five bay South Front is in Baroque style with giant Doric pilasters and large windows crowned with a balustraded parapet with urn finials The impressive main doorway has fluted Corinthian columns and a segmented pediment Early 18th century panelling has survived throughout with mannered pediment door cases in the present entrance and upper staircase halls. The house stands in delightful gardens and grounds surrounded by parkland The West Front looks down an avenue of limes towards a wrought iron gateway with urn surmounted pillars and the family crest incorporated into the overthrow. There are similar gateways in the south wall of the park and to the north - the present entrance Taken from: The Victoria History of the Counties of England. Volume IX Gloucester 2001 Accommodation GROUND FLOOR From the West facing entrance, part glazed doors into the stunning communal hallway. Attractive staircase to the landing. The accomodation is over two floors. FIRST FLOOR Front door. Entrance Hall Shelved cupboard. Drawing Room Sash windows and working shutters with a view down the tree-lined avenue. Carved wood and marble open fireplace. Book shelves. Ceiling coving and beautiful central ceiling rose. Study/Bedroom 3 Sash window. A stunning view down the tree-lined avenue. Built in bookshelves with cupboard below. Cloakroom WC, basin in vanity unit with cupboard below. Cupboard. Kitchen/Dining Room Sash windows. Glazed shelving, ceiling coving. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards and drawers. 1½ bowl, stainless steel sink unit, with drainer. Built in double oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 plate gas hob and 4 plate electric hob. View over to the swimming pool and tennis court. Staircase with half landing, view over the lead roof. SECOND FLOOR Landing Cupboard housing the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving. Fire escape door to the common area by the stairs. Bedroom 2 East facing with view over the roof to the hills beyond. Sash window. Cupboard. Hand basin in wooden cupboard. Fully tiled shower cubicle. Bathroom Range of wardrobes and cupboards. Centrally located bath with hand held shower. Pedestal hand basin, WC. Large skylight. Master Bedroom Sash windows with working shutters and seats.

A superb view down the tree-lined avenue and beyond. Built in wardrobes. Marble fireplace with iron grate. (Currently not used). Central ceiling rose and ceiling coving.

(No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required).

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Management charges paid quarterly, which includes the buildings insurance, maintenance of the gardens, pool, tennis court and outside windows, cleaning of drains and common

4 A superb view down the tree-lined avenue and beyond. Built in wardrobes. Marble fireplace with iron grate. (Currently not used). Central ceiling rose and ceiling coving. SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. Shared septic tank. Night storage heating. Gas cylinder for the gas hob in the kitchen. Telephone (subject to BT regulations). (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required). TENURE AND POSSESSION Each apartment has a share of the freehold. Vacant possession upon completion. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Management charges paid quarterly, which includes the buildings insurance, maintenance of the gardens, pool, tennis court and outside windows, cleaning of drains and common parts of the house. In principle Flat 10 pays approximately 8.88% of the total service charge budget. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including curtains, garden ornaments and statues are excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation if required. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1PX Tel: TAX BAND E POSTCODE GL54 4HF Viewing Please telephone Butler Sherborn, Stow on the Wold Office T or The London Office T E sophie@butlersherborn.co.uk Directions Take the B4068 from Stow on the Wold. Turn right onto the A436 towards Cheltenham. Turn right at the Andoversford traffic lights, on to the A40. Once on the A40 take the left turn down the private drive (which is before the right turn to Whittington village) this is marked by the Cotswold stone pillars and some white posts.

N E W S Approximate Gross Internal Area 141 sq m / 1518 sq ft Drawing Room 4.95 x 4.32 16'3 x 14'2 Kitchen / Dining Room 7.47 x 3.54 24'6 x 11'7 Master Bedroom 4.74 x 4.32 15'7 x 14'2 Bedroom 2 4.

Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate.

5 N E W S Approximate Gross Internal Area 141 sq m / 1518 sq ft Drawing Room 4.95 x '3 x 14'2 Kitchen / Dining Room 7.47 x '6 x 11'7 Master Bedroom 4.74 x '7 x 14'2 Bedroom x '4 x 11'7 Dn Up In First Floor Second Floor Study/Bedroom x '10 x 9'8 FLOORPLANZ Ref This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. DISCLAIMER These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Butler Sherborn nor the seller accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken and particulars written: December Butler Sherborn, Parklands House, Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AQ T F E sophie@butlersherborn.co.uk

6 Butler Sherborn, Parklands House, Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AQ T F E sophie@butlersherborn.co.uk

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