Gunhouse Lane, Bowbridge, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5

Thrupp House a Gothic Revival mansion house dating back to the late 19th Century. The original property was once part of the larger Lipyatt Estates, the lands at Thrupp were originally in the ownership of the Templars.

Set in an elevated position and within over 2 acres of garden, including an original walled garden an old tennis lawn, trees, beech hedging, outbuildings and plenty of parking.

Offering over 11,100 sq.ft, in the early 20th Century the then owner split the manor house into 11 apartments, today Thrupp House has all apartments tenanted.

Further small buildings to the rear of the property are used as store rooms, with potential for further development.

Entering the building into a grand lobby with Victorian floor tiles, wood panelling to walls and ceiling and a grand staircase which gives access to all floors. On the ground floor are 4 apartments, a further set of stairs at the back of the building and access to a large cellar. The first floor which splits to a half floor hosts four apartments and the second floor again with a split level, has a further 3 apartments with a glass atrium flooding the stairs with light. All apartments are of varying condition, some boasting beautiful period features including marble fireplaces, ceiling roses, cornicing, floor to ceiling bay windows and some with wood burners. Gas central heating serves a few apartments and the rest are electric. A further small building is at the back of the main house which holds large storage rooms, further storage and a log shed.

Externally Thrupp House is in good structural order, with stone mullion windows which could benefit from secondary glazing, the house was reroofed in the late eighties or thereabouts however, some felted areas do need attention.

Parking area to the front, with lawned gardens to the front and side, the large walled garden is at the back of the house, the grounds benefit from 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside encompassing Stroud, Rodborough, the common and Bowbridge. There have been discussions that a new build scheme could be applied for in the grounds, as historically there were previous buildings and the land falls within the settlement boundary – no planning has been explored.

Thrupp House - The Family & Its History

Thrupp house was acquired by the present family in an auction in the mid-1900s. The estate was originally in the hands of the Clutterbucks, notably Elizabeth, who married Mr Chambers, and the present house was a wedding present to her, from him. At the beginning of WWII the house was requisitioned by the MOD for the RAF and the airmen were stationed there until it went to auction after the war ended. Our client's late husband's grandfather then purchased the property and it was turned into three large apartments. The family lived there until the late 60s or so. Wally Hammond a family friend and renowned cricketer who played both for Gloucestershire and who was also the Captain of the England cricket team for some years had an apartment there along with another small family. The family hosted tennis parties on the tennis lawn, kept ponies there as well as chickens to the side of the walled garden and the children learned to ride in the then adjoining orchards. The family left the property in the mid twentieth century when they then converted the house into the existing apartments and retained them until now.

Location

Thrupp offers a true village atmosphere close to rural Cotswold countryside, yet only 1.5 miles from the centre of Stroud. Thrupp has a primary school, and there are several small local shops available at Brimscombe corner, with Waitrose also less than a mile away. The historic market town of Stroud - a well-known centre for arts and crafts as well as its weekly Farmers Market; recently voted the best in the country. An annual textile festival is held in the town as well as various exhibitions at the Subscription Rooms and at The Museum In The Park.

Stroud has two state Grammar Schools, for boys and girls, and nearby are several Independent Schools such as Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, Wycliffe College in Stonehouse and the prestigious Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College are approximately 30 minutes away.

Stroud has good transport links with easy access to both the M4 & M5 and London Paddington only 90 minutes (approx.) by train and Bath and Bristol 45 minutes by car.

Tenancies

All apartments are let on AST's. Terms of the AST's can be provided.

Further information on the rentals can be provided by the PB team.

Services

Gas, electric and water are all connected.

EPC ratings range from D to G.

Viewings

Due to the apartments being tenanted please call our office on to discuss appointments. Please do not try and access the building without a booked appointment.