Understood to be one of the oldest properties in this small hamlet, Glebe Cottage is a quintessential Grade II listed village house standing in generous, beautiful and extensively stocked country gardens located in a picturesque and peaceful setting. The property retains a wealth of character features and the versatile accommodation extends to 2300 sq.ft with four reception rooms and four good size bedrooms whilst externally the property has the benefit of two driveways providing plentiful parking, a 21' oak framed garage, garden room and various useful outbuildings.
Description - Glebe Cottage is suggested to be the oldest of the original residential buildings in Churchend, reputed to have housed monks who served at the 12c St Mary Magdalene church. The property sits central in what is a most impressive and private of gardens which are incredibly well stocked and include a productive and established vegetable patch and orchard, a pretty woodland area and a huge variety of rare plants and shrubs. Subject to planning consent, there may also be a possibility for a further dwelling within the grounds.
-New thatched roof and decorative ridge completed in 2024
-A wealth of classic features including an oak winding staircase, original external doors and an inglenook fireplace in the living room
-Bespoke Harrods mahogany fitted kitchen complete with a Lacanche range cooker
-Sitting room with Parquet flooring, adjoining summer room with a sublime view of the gardens
-Four very well-proportioned bedrooms with the principal enjoying a double aspect and freestanding bath
-Numerous outbuildings including 2½ length oak framed garage and a summer house with power
-Two driveway accesses offering ample parking for multiple vehicles
Situation - Church End is a small hamlet just outside the village of Twyning, one of North Gloucestershire’s prettiest rural villages which offers excellent day to day amenities including a highly regarded primary school, village shop, and two public houses including the Fleet, which stands on the banks of the river. The hamlet of Churchend hosts the parish church and otherwise comprises a small collection of substantial village houses, farms and cottages. Access to the motorway network can be gained at Junction 1 of the M50 about one and a half mile away, Cheltenham is approx. 10 miles away, and the nearby market town of Tewkesbury is only two miles away.
General Information - Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is via an oil boiler to radiators, the cooker is heated by LPG and electric.
Local Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council: .
Council Tax Band: G - £3494.49 p.a.(2024/25)
EPC Rating: Exempt due to listing.
Viewings: Strictly by prior appointment through the sole agents, Charles Lear & Co. on .