5 bed property for sale

Wilton House, Annex, Workshops, High Street, Newnham, Gloucestershire. GL14

A substantial Georgian period residence in the heart of the historic riverside village of Newnham on Severn. Wilton House is a beautiful residential property with two original shop fronts boasting great character with a wealth of unspoiled original features, a wonderful family home. It stands in a delightful private garden with a fabulous river view from the upper rooms. This comfortable four bedroom dwelling boasts original sash windows, elm floorboards, period fireplaces and flagstone floors. It is beautifully presented throughout. The attached three storey cottage, formerly a village shop, does require investment but has immense scope to convert to additional living space or a self-contained annex with great income generating potential. Outbuildings include a large laundry room and attractive substantial stone built two storey workshop with potential to develop into additional accommodation. There is a lovely walled garden with fully productive vegetable patch. Access to the convenient amenities of Newnham village, including restaurant/cafes, village shop, Post Office and galleries is on the doorstep. Newnham was recently voted one of the 'coolest postcodes in the UK' by The Sunday Times.

Entrance Hall

Original quarry tile floor, doors to sitting room, dining room and cellar.

Sitting Room

A handsome dual aspect room with a wealth of original features, sash windows with pine shutters, marble fireplace on slate hearth, oak floor boards, built-in storage cupboard, door to annex.

Library - Study

An original shop and library. Shelving dates to 1950's, original cast iron working fireplace, flagstone floor, doors to rear lobby, cloakroom and rear garden.

Kitchen-Dining Room

Dual aspect, range of base cabinets with hardwood work surface, Butler style kitchen sink, solid fuel Rayburn stove, original built in corner cupboard, flagstone/slate floors, stairs to first floor, door to library/study.

Cellar

Stone steps down to cellar, full standing height room with exposed beams, fitted shelves, original flagstone floor.

Landing

Spacious landing - previously the family bathroom - currently set up as a reading area with floor to ceiling shelving - but potential to convert back.

Bedroom 1

A bright sunny bedroom with a lovely river view, built-in storage cupboard, original cast iron working fireplace.

Bedroom 2

Lovely river view, slate fireplace in working order, exposed beams and floor boards, steps up to dressing area and family bathroom.

Dressing Area

Window to front, recessed hanging space, door to family bathroom.

Family Bathroom

Very spacious room, roof light, airing cupboard, restored roll top bath, separate shower enclosure, WC, wash basin, exposed floor boards.

Second Floor Landing

Roof light, exposed beams and floor boards through bedrooms 3 and 4.

Bedroom 3

Window to front, exposed timber frame.

Bedroom 4

Window to front, exposed beams.

Annex

Originally an old retail shop with many unspoiled original features in place. Great potential as a self-contained 3 bedroom dwelling. Presently 2 ground floor rooms, stairs up to 2 first floor rooms, steep steps to third floor converted attic rooms. Access to garden and High Street.

Laundry Room

Accessed from the garden, double height stone outbuilding with flagstone floor, original oak draining trough and wash copper, plumbing for washing machine.

Workshop

Stone 2 storey outbuilding with great potential for conversion. New roof, exposed timbers, original cobbled floor. Steep stairs lead to first floor room that overlooks the garden, attached outside WC.

Passageway

A covered passage with beautiful old brick floor, useful storage area, direct access to High Street.

Outside

The garden is a lovely private oasis. Flagstone paths extend the length of the garden past the lawn with small garden pond to the vegetable garden. The sunny flagstone terrace is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a wide variety of visiting wild birds. There is a mature fig, the apple trees provide shade. The lower part is given over to a highly productive vegetable plot with a secret decked and terraced seating area. The garden is securely enclosed with mellow red brick walls and panelled fencing.

Directions

On entering the village from the direction of Gloucester, Wilton House is opposite the village clock tower on the left hand side.