• Impressive town house +
• Grade II listed +
• Close to facilities +
• Attractive façade +
• Large basement +
• Fine character features +
• Attractive garden +

Double fronted Grade II Listed Georgian residence with elegant accommodation arranged over four floors and beautifully landscaped garden with far reaching views.

The Property - Local historians propose that Tower House was first built around 1800 as an integral part of Gloucester House, for Dr Symes, a local surgeon of the time. It was split in about 1911 into Gloucester House and Tower House, which is when it is believe that the spiral staircase, shaped like an ammonite, was added to the rear elevation. The property is steeped in history and intrigue and features a rather unusual brick tunnel which runs from the basement onto Castle Street. Rumour has it that this was part of a network of underground tunnels which ran underneath Market Square and Castle Hill. Tower House is constructed of brick built elevations set under a slate tiled roof with tripartite sash windows and a central pilastered doorway providing that classic Georgian symmetrical design. The property has been updated in more recent years and blends the classic ceiling heights which you would associate with a property from this period with plenty of natural light and the ease of modern day conveniences such as gas central heating. The current owner has worked with the building to try and retain as much charm and character as possible.

Accommodation - Tower House provides a most flexible arrangement of accommodation over four floors. From the main entrance along Market Square you enter the property by the solid wooden front door with ornate fanlight which leads directly into the kitchen. This room features a range of kitchen units with granite work surfacing and a selection of free-standing dressers and units which are also included within the sale. Exposed floorboards continue through to the main reception room with attractive fireplace and wood burning stove. The inner hallway which forms part of the staircase extension has stone steps which continue down to the basement and double doors leading out to the garden. The basement area has been remodelled with tiled flooring and provides an overflow for white goods, cloakroom and store. It is likely that the kitchen to the main house was located in this area. From here the underground brick-built tunnel leads out of the property where you will find an old covered well, wine store and evidence of former tunnels which have been long since closed off. This area is well lit with modern wall lighting and would have at some point led out to the stables associated with Gloucester House as well as providing an entrance for the deliveries. To the first floor are two good size double bedrooms and family bathroom with roll top bath. To the second floor are two further well proportioned bedrooms and shower room.