1-bedroom flat · GL14 1BJ
Under offerListed 228 days
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About
This superb first floor apartment is part of the iconic Grade II Listed property of Unlawater House.
The handsome double bow fronted 18th Century property stands set back, in a prominent position with an outlook of the historic Newnham High Street, a mediaeval gem.
The main ground floor entrance has original panelling and an ornate carved staircase leading to the apartment on the first floor.
The accommodation extends to 764sq ft (71sq m) and comprises elegant and spacious sitting dining room with soaring ceilings and lovely view along Newnham High Street, practical kitchen and useful double height walk-in utility/store cupboard.
There is a generous double bedroom and fitted bathroom. Beautiful high ceilings and tall windows create a light airy atmosphere throughout. Managed communal gardens surround the house.
Off the driveway, there are two allocated parking spaces with the apartment. The apartment presents a wonderful early retirement property, private bolt hole or first home.
Newnham GL14 is listed in 2025 as a Sunday Times 'Coolest Postcode to Live', particularly for foodies.
This ever popular and highly sociable village is easily accessible to major road networks (M4 & M5) and train stations at Gloucester & Lydney - ideal for commuters.
Country and riverside walks along the River Severn estuary are on the doorstep. The apartment is available with no ground rents due and with 'No Onward Chain'.
Agent Note The apartment has a 974 year lease. Monthly Service Charge: £116. No Ground Rent payable on this property.
All leaseholders have a share of the Freehold and Residents Management Company. Communal Hall An elegant reception hall serving six of the nine apartments.
Beautiful original details include the panelling and pillars (early 18th Century), a large cut stone fireplace and original exposed flooring.
A beautiful ornately carved staircase ascends to the first floor.
Hall An L shaped hall with access to a private loft space, walk-in utility/laundry cupboard, doors to the kitchen, sitting/dining room, bedroom and bathroom.
Sitting/Dining Room An elegant room with impressive high ceiling, light and airy with large leaded light window and a view toward Newnham High Street, exposed wooden floor.
Kitchen A well organised kitchen with a large, easy-pull sash window flooding the room with natural light. Fitted wall and base cabinets, integrated Neff twin oven and Bosch gas hob.
Bedroom A generous dual aspect bedroom with attractive exposed hardwood flooring. Bathroom A fully tiled bathroom, bath with shower attachment, WC, wash basin.
Walk In Utility Cupboard A double height walk-in shelved cupboard cleverly designed to accommodate the pressurised hot water cylinder, gas central heating boiler and plumbing for a washing machine.
Outside The property is accessed over a private driveway which leads to two allocated spaces in one of the three parking areas reserved for residents.
There are fine views over the River Severn and towards the Cotswold Hills from one of the communal lawns and, from the other communal lawn along Newnham's attractive High Street.
Gardens and driveway are maintained. The gardens are maintained as part of the service charges.
Directions What3Words - ///snoozing.jogged.faces On entering Newnham on Severn from the direction of Gloucester (A48) Unlawater House stands set back on the right hand side.
Turn right into Unlawater Lane and immediately right again to the property.
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