Condominium buy in Sherbourne Gloucestershire

Sherborne, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 See map Guide Price £595,000 Monthly mortgage payments Added yesterday PROPERTY TYPE Apartment BEDROOMS ×2 1 Key features * 2 bedrooms * 1 reception room * 2 bathrooms * Leisure Facilities * Period * Communal Garden * Conservatory * First Floor * Gym * Rural Tenure: Freehold An impressive, triple aspect, first floor apartment positioned at the front of this wonderful Grade II* Listed country mansion set within approximately 12 acres with beautiful countryside views 17 Sherborne House is an elegant period apartment set within this historic building with views over the communal grounds. Sherborne House sits in approximately 12 acres on the site of a former hunting lodge to Winchcombe Abbey, which was subsequently rebuilt for John Dutton between 1829 and 1834. This beautiful Grade II* Listed building is approached through a pillared entrance and along a sweeping drive way. The building was converted into apartments in 1981 and now offers a unique opportunity for a range of buyers to acquire the perfect downsizer or second home with a range of facilities to hand. Apartment 17 is a beautifully and recently refurbished 1st floor apartment situated in the historic Sherborne House. The property benefits from elegant high ceilings and is one of the only apartments within the building with a double aspect over the gardens and grounds to the front and the inner courtyard. The front door leads into the impressive entrance hall with a discreet breakfast area overlooking the courtyard and an archway through to the kitchen. Fully fitted with a wide range of wall and base units and integrated Neff appliances including double oven, ceramic hob, microwave/ combination oven, dishwasher and fridge freezer. To one side of the reception hall is the stunning main reception room with large sash windows overlooking the parkland to the front with full length shutters. There is a central working fireplace with stone surround and mantle above and plenty of space for a dining table. To the other side of the reception hall is a well fitted utility room with a washing machine, tumble drier and fitted cupboards. There are two bedrooms located off the inner hall with the Principal bedroom having fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with large walk in shower. The second bedroom also has a fitted wardrobe with access to a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom with shower above from the bedroom and the hallway. Both bedrooms benefit from the far reaching views over the parkland and full length shutters. A sweeping drive leads to the front of the house and the allocated parking spaces to the side. The property enjoys almost 12 acres of manicured grounds including a rose garden and an orchard. Apartment 17 has the benefit of a large single garage located near to the apartment in a block of just 9 garages. The communal facilities include a heated swimming pool, sauna, gym and tennis court. The complex also benefits from a full time resident caretaker. Sherborne village lies in the folds of the Cotswold Hills and is mainly owned by the National Trust, as is the Sherborne Estate which owns several thousands of acres surrounding the village. The village, with its typical Cotswold cottages and houses, is situated in the heart of the Cotswolds in the valley of the Little Sherborne Brook. In the village there is a local Post Office/shop, a Parish church, primary school and social club with more extensive facilities available in Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford or Cheltenham. The property is well located for sporting opportunities with golf at Burford and Naunton Downs; racing at Cheltenham and Warwick; hunting with the Heythrop and Cotswold Hunt; and rugby at Gloucester, as well as the arts, jazz and literary festivals in Cheltenham. There is also an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways and a number of superb pubs within the vicinity.