St. Marys, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6

Lot 1A - Nil Consideration

St. Marys House, Grade 2* former Mill owners’ residence for renovation (approx. 4,476ft2), set within 1.15 acres, edged blue.

Lot 1B - Guide Price £1,100,000

Recently renovated Grade 2* Listed Ivy Cottage (approx. 2,120ft2) and Wing Cottage (approx. 1,122ft2), with gardens and parking extending to 0.33 acres, edged yellow.

Lot 2 - Guide Price £900,000

St. Marys Mill and associated buildings, Grade 2 mixed use former Mill Building (approx. 10,606ft2) with adjoining stone workshop, one bedroom lodge, former Weavers Cottages and brick chimney, set within 1.22 acres, edged red.

Situation

St. Mary’s is situated in the Golden Valley village of Chalford, within the Parish of Minchinhampton, in the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A wide range of amenities can be found in the nearby market town of Stroud, located approximately 3 miles to the northwest. The property is well located providing links via A419 to M5 (8.5miles), Stroud (3 miles), Bristol, Bath and Cheltenham. Both Stroud and Kemble offer mainline train services to London (approx. 90 minutes).

St. Mary's House - Lot 1A

The period property known as St. Mary’s House comprises a Grade 2* former Mill owners’ residence (approx. 4,476ft2), being re-fronted in 1720 to provide a prominent and grand Country House. The main residence is attached to two cottages known as Wing Cottage and Ivy Cottage, forming Lot 1B. St. Mary’s House provides the opportunity to create a truly stunning Country Manor. The rooms are well proportioned and there is an abundance of character, including sash windows with shutters, exposed beams, panel doors and signature fireplaces. There are various open fires, with single glazing, mains electricity, gas, water and drainage connected. The property sits within good-sized lawned grounds and paddock, extending to approximately 1.15 acres (0.46ha). The property is being offered for sale for nil consideration, reflecting the Vendor’s objective of securing its long-term conservation.

Lot 1A Cont...

The sale will therefore be conditional upon the successful purchaser being a recognised and suitably constituted conservation organisation or other conservation entity acceptable to the Vendor, with the necessary capability and resources to take responsibility for the property and its future preservation.

Ivy and Wing Cottage - Lot 1B

The main residence is attached to two beautiful Cotswold stone cottages known as Wing Cottage (approx. 1,122ft2) and Ivy Cottage (approx. 2,120ft2), part of the Grade 2* Listing. These have recently been renovated (circa 2020). The cottages are connected to mains water, gas, electricity and drainage, with underfloor heating to Wing Cottage. Externally, Wing Cottage benefits from an outdoor seating area and parking for two vehicles. Ivy Cottage is set within good-sized grounds and provides lawned and shrubbed gardens. A bridge over the River Frome offers a picturesque setting. There are also two garages. The property is offered with adjoining grounds to the gardens, and as a whole extends to approximately 0.33 acres.

St. Mary's House and Associated Buildings - Lot 2

St. Mary’s Mill is a Grade 2 Listed mixed use former mill building (approx. 10,606ft2), comprising a rare Tangye steam engine, wheelhouse, storage and office space. The property has historically been occupied commercially for offices and storage. The main mill is arranged over five floors and provides predominantly open plan space, with original water wheel and steam engine on the ground floor. To the rear of the building is a large Stone Workshop, former Weavers Cottages and adjacent brick chimney. The assets are also Grade 2 Listed and provide opportunity for renovation and alternative uses, subject to planning. The property known as Latil Lodge is located to the northwest of St. Mary’s House and provides a one-bedroom dwelling.

Leases

The residential properties, with the exception of St. Mary’s House, are let on Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements. There are two commercial Tenants to the Mill Building under commercial tenancy agreements.

Additional land

The land hatched red (1.08 acres) is available by separate negotiation, and should this be retained by the Seller, a right of access shall be reserved to the southern boundary for access.

Access and Notes

The site is accessed over a manned/staffed level crossing, providing a unique degree of security. The crossing gates are Grade 2 Listed and have recently been replaced, and are the responsibility of Network Rail. The property hatched black on the plan is retained and will be subject to a right of way over the property to be sold. The adjacent landowner will also have a right of access to serve the agricultural land to the west of the property. A right of access will be granted to the properties known as Lot 1A and Lot 1B over the area hatched blue on the plan, and the purchaser shall contribute to maintenance of this access, according to usage. The sale of Lot 1B is conditional on prior disposal of Lot 1A.