Long Green, Forthampton, Gloucester, Worcestershire, GL19

A quintessential Gloucestershire farmhouse occupying a quiet position on the outskirts of Tewkesbury.

Description

Enjoying a rural setting with glorious far-reaching views, The Grange is a charming redbrick period home with a supporting home studio / office. The accommodation is set over three floors with accommodation equating to 4,048 sq. ft of light and airy living space. In superb decorative order throughout, the property supports the ability of multi-generational living having been reconfigured to do so.

Entered by way of a traditional entrance hall, the sitting room has French doors opening to the rear terrace whilst the spacious family room has an attractive inglenook fireplace with an open fire, exposed beams and a natural opening to the open plan kitchen / dining room. Arguably the heart of the home, it affords the ideal place to host social gatherings with a large entertaining space. The dual aspect kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances and cabinetry. Furthermore there is a striking island bar and exposed beams.

The first floor consists of four spacious bedrooms of which three are served by their respective en suite bathrooms. All are in superb decorative order with generous wardrobe space and pleasant views over the immediate escarpment. The second floor has been cleverly designed and now presents as a self-contained living quarters: comprising of a double bedroom, sitting room, a fitted kitchen and a shower room.

The cellar ideal for storage and has a separate pedestrian door opening to the rear aspect.

Of particular note is the outstanding home studio which is set over the garage and store rooms. Independent stairs rise to a modern working space. Both store rooms provide useful storage in addition to the garage which is accessed via wooden double doors. The garden is laid to lawn bounded by a picket fence and interspersed with a selection of flower beds and mature trees. The front drive leads to the principal courtyard which provides parking for numerous vehicles.

Location

The Medieval market town of Tewkesbury is approx. 4.5 miles away with a busy high street filled with shops, restaurants and pubs, along with a theatre, swimming pool and hospital. Added benefits include excellent transport links to the M5 and M50 motorways. Furthermore, it has a mainline train station to London Paddington. (approx. 2 hrs)

There is a variety of good schools in the region, both state and private, notably in Cheltenham and Gloucester and numerous primary schools locally. Schools worthy of particular mention include Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Pates, Dean Close and Kings Gloucester.

Square Footage: 4,048 sq ft



Additional Info

Services connected: LPG gas fired central heating, mains water, mains electricity, private drainage.

Local Authority: Malvern Hills District Council.