Cheltenham Road, Marsden, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7

Unique period property with 1,470 sq ft of garaging/workshop space

Description

Memory Lodge is a former lodge house of the Marsden Estate, built in memory of Captain Edward Galbraith Augustine Fitzgerald D.S.O. (1897-1922), an adjutant of the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards in the First World War.

This attractive period property, is constructed of traditional limestone, offering a wealth of character features throughout. The front elevation is notable for its distinctive sliding timber doors opening into workshops, assumed to be for carriages originally. Above, is living accommodation comprising four bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms, with a combination of original single-glazed Crittall windows and some more recently replaced double-glazed timber casements.

Approached via a stone and concrete staircase rising from the road, Memory Lodge benefits from external staircases at either gable end and a hardstanding/parking area to the front.

Inside, a welcoming hallway with oak floorboards leads through to the principal living spaces. The sitting room is particularly distinctive in character, featuring a stone mantelpiece, stone hearth, with the memorial plaque above. The sitting rooms benefits from a log burner, creating a warm and inviting focal point, with the added benefit of a number of useful storage cupboards.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and includes a Bosch dishwasher, Indesit oven, and Samsung washing machine. There is a breakfast area, with space for a dining table.

Formerly two flats, the property offers versatile accommodation with several bedrooms, and two bathrooms with the kitchen and sitting room situated at the centre. There are ample sized double rooms, located with pleasant views over the garden and surrounding fields. The smaller bedrooms are currently used as a dressing room and office. Carpeting is fitted within the bedrooms, with the original timber flooring found in the main living areas.

Memory Lodge has a unique, period charm situated within a rural setting, but with the opportunity for commercial income, or recreate further reception rooms.

Workshops/Garages
Located on the ground floor, are three workshops/garages each with timber glazed sliding doors and concrete floors. One garage has the benefit of two stores to the rear. There is an attached store/boiler room which services both the garages and flat.

The garages are currently used for private car storage, however could be let for commercial storage or workshop space subject to the necessary planning consents.

Alternatively, the garages could be converted to provide additional living space or further residential accommodation, incorporating the living space above (subject to the necessary planning consents).

Location

Memory Lodge is situated at Marsden, 2.3 miles from the nearby village of Rendcomb, enjoying a highly desirable position on the edge of the picturesque Churn Valley. The property benefits from far-reaching, uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside.

Square Footage: 1,819 sq ft



Directions

Nearest Postcode - GL7 7ET

Additional Info

There is an adjacent field extending to 12 acres available by separate negotiation