3 bed Flat For Sale £325,000
High Street, Newnham GL14

An exquisite and very spacious three double bedroom apartment situated on the top two floors of a grade II listed residence with superb views.

This fine home beautifully illustrates the elegance of the Victorian era with a wealth of period features which include high ceilings, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, period fireplaces and large sash windows. The apartment commands far reaching views across the River Severn towards Arlingham and the surrounding countryside.

There is an immediate sense of grandeur when opening the main front door into the communal entrance with its Victorian tiled floor, fireplace and impressive carved staircase with galleried landings that lead you to The Penthouse Apartment.

Tenure:
The freehold is owned by The Manor House Management Company, of which each flat has a share. The flats are subject to a 999 year lease from 1991.

Local Authority:
Forest of Dean District Council.
Council Tax Band D £1,857.23 (2020/2021)

Maintenance Charges:
£79.95 monthly + £238.81 annual buildings insurance.
No ground rent payable.

Ground Floor

Communal Entrance Hall

With stairs up to first and second floors, and stairs down to cellar compartment

Second Floor

Entrance Hallway

With intercom system, cast iron Victorian spiral staircase to third floor.

Cloakroom (1.80 x 1.55 (5'10" x 5'1" ))

Decorative glazed door. Period style suite, sash window and views towards May Hill.

Drawing Room (5.69 x 4.93 (18'8" x 16'2" ))

Victorian fireplace, high ceiling with cornicing, picture rail and ceiling rose. Sash window with far-reaching views across the High Street to the river and countryside beyond.

Dining Room (5.69 x 2.34 (18'8" x 7'8" ))

High ceiling with cornicing, picture rail and ceiling rose. Sash window again with similar far-reaching views.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.72 x 4.14 (18'9" x 13'6"))

Fitted cupboard, wall and base units. Ceramic sink. Integrated appliances; electric oven and gas hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher, fridge, freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Sash window with views across the river. Separate breakfast area with ornate cast iron divider. Period cupboard, high ceiling, cornicing and picture rail.

Bedroom One (4.44 x 3.89 (14'6" x 12'9"))

Victorian fireplace, period wardrobe with cupboard above. High ceiling with cornicing and ceiling rose. Sash window. Decorative glazed door and steps down to:

Ensuite Bathroom (3.89 x 2.82 (12'9" x 9'3" ))

Jacuzzi bath with brass fittings, low level wc, pedestal wash basin. Separate shower cubicle and access to airing cupboard also housing gas fired boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water. High ceiling and sash window.

Inner Hallway

From the main hallway a door gives access to inner hall with coving, dado rail and window to rear.

Bedroom Two (3.61 x 2.46 (11'10" x 8'0"))

Built-in wardrobes and vanity unit, high ceiling, sash window with views towards May Hill.

Bathroom (2.54 x 1.68 (8'3" x 5'6"))

Low level wc, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with brass fittings. Sash window.

From the main hall, a feature Victorian cast iron spiral staircase leads up to the third floor. This is a large area with natural light suitable as a studio as well as its current use of third bedroom and study.

Third Floor

Bedroom Three (6.48 x 2.82 (21'3" x 9'3"))

Built-in wardrobes, night storage heater. Access to eaves storage area.

Study (4.22 x 2.11 (13'10" x 6'11"))

Access to walk- in store cupboard and further access to loft and eaves storage areas.

Situated on the half landing outside the apartment is a walk-in storage cupboard.

Cellar

The building has a cellar which is divided into storage space for each apartment.

The property is situated in the picturesque village of Newnham, set on the River Severn. The characterful High Street provides a good range of shops which include a post office, butchers, hairdressers, local store, café, chemist and doctor’s surgery. The village also offers a primary school and public houses. From Newnham, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Chepstow are easily accessible, with The Midlands, Bristol and South Wales within a comfortable commuting distance.