Located in the sought-after St James Square, a short walk into the town centre this handsome and substantial, detached, 4 bedroomed Grade II listed townhouse has a unique blend of character and contemporary. Set on 3 floors with a spacious cellar, the original house has been refurbished, imaginatively and tastefully extended all to a very high standard. It also has the huge benefit of secure off-road parking within a walled and gated courtyard together with an attractive south-facing garden.

The original portion of the building has a painted rendered exterior with inset wooden doors and sashed windows with secondary glazing and panelled shutters, all set under pitched slated roofs. Skirting boards and architraves are moulded and doors are mainly panelled. The ground floor features Limestone tiles. The contemporary extension has double glazed windows and doors and triple glazed roof-lights and the remaining windows are secondary glazed. There is extensive low voltage lighting and a mains gas boiler services radiators as well as underfloor heating in the new wing.

The approach to the property from the Square is through a wrought iron gate set into railings and across the front terrace and through a hardwood panelled front door with "bulls eye" glazed panels at high level into:

ENTRANCE HALL:: Door into cloaks area with stairs down to vaulted cellar. Doors lead into:



LOUNGE:: 3.76m x 4.24m (12'4" x 13'11"), Three-sided bay window overlooking the Square. Fireplace recess stone faced with Forest of Dean raised sandstone hearth with inset multi-fuel burner.



DINING/FAMILY ROOM:: 4.26m x 3.70m (13'12" x 12'2"), Window overlooking the Square. Stone faced inset fireplace with multi fuel burner on limestone-tiled hearth. Built-in bespoke oak bookcases with display shelves, cupboards and lighting set on each side of fireplace.



KITCHEN/GALLERIED FAMILY ROOM:: 8.44m x 3.67m (27'8" x 12'0") approx., Two sash windows overlooking courtyard garden. Under-floor heating and a "U" shaped range of modern high gloss cream-coloured cupboards and drawers, built-in freezer and dishwasher all set under polished granite tops with ceramic tiled splash-backs and inset one and a half-bowled sink with mixer pillar tap, halogen hob and an integral breakfast bar. Opposite, set in a ceramic tiled recess is a built-in gas two ovened Aga. Adjacent is a bank of matching floor to ceiling units with further drawers and cupboards and large built-in fridge and "eye level" oven and microwave and plinth lighting around units.

At the far end is the galleried family/breakfast area with two walls having fully-opening and retractable "floor to ceiling" bi-fold doors opening out to the garden. Two electrically operated roof lights at high level and feature, recessed, floor spotlights. From kitchen area through door into:


UTILITY ROOM:: 2.74m x 2.00m (8'12" x 6'7"), Sash window to side and framed, ledged and braced external door. "L" shaped matching cream-coloured cupboards under granite tops with inset single stainless-steel sink with mixer tap, ceramic tiled splash-backs. Plumbing for washing machine, extractor fan. Worcester wall-hung mains gas combi boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.


CLOAK ROOM:: White Porcelanosa suite with wall mounted wash basin, mixer tap and low-level WC. Ladder radiator and floor to ceiling cream wall tiling. Roof access trap. Extractor fan.




From Entrance Hall upstairs with square balustrades up to half landing leading with split stairs to;

FIRST FLOOR GALLERY/STUDY:

STUDY AREA:: With glass balustrade and steel handrail overlooking the family/breakfast room area, the courtyard and
window to side. Built-in desktop with multiple socket points and large filing cabinet.



FAMILY SHOWER ROOM:: White Porcelanosa suite fully tiled with double shower with glass screen surround with rain and handheld shower heads. Low level WC and wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap with Porcelanosa mirrored cabinet over. Ladder radiator.



FIRST FLOOR LANDING:: Window to front and attractive views across the square and doors into:


BEDROOM 1:: 3.79m x 4.30m (12'5" x 14'1"), Front and back aspect sash windows and built in wardrobes to either side of chimney breast and a range of Hulsta wardrobes opposite.



BEDROOM 1 ENSUITE:: 3.79m x 4.30m (12'5" x 14'1"), Double shower with glass doors, rain and hand-held mixer heads, Porcelanosa wall hung wash basin, mirrored cabinet over and low-level WC. Ladder radiator and extractor fan. Fully tiled floor and walls. Airing cupboard with double capacity water storage tank giving optional electric-only water heater for summer months.



BEDROOM 3:: 3.86m x 3.60m (12'8" x 11'10"), Window with attractive views. Recessed Hulsta wardrobes along one wall with hanging rails and shelving. Original feature door into cupboard.



Up stairs to:

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:: With roof light set into raked ceiling. Folding door with adjacent feature coloured glass bricks into:

SMALL STUDY AREA:: Window with a view of the Square and the hills beyond, built-in desk with adjustable shelving over.



BEDROOM 2:: 3.88m x 3.60m (12'9" x 11'10") at low level, Window with view of the Square and the hills beyond. Raked beamed ceiling. Built-in wardrobe to one side of chimney breast. Roof access trap.



BEDROOM 2 ENSUITE:: Raked ceiling with double glazed opening roof light. Fully tiled with double shower with glass door, rain and hand-held heads. Wall hung wash basin and low-level WC. High gloss fronted wardrobes along one wall with hanging rails and shelves. Ladder radiator and extractor fan.



BEDROOM 4:: 3.88m x 3.70m (12'9" x 12'2") at low level, Window with view of the Square and the hills beyond. Raked, beamed ceiling.



From entrance hallway stone steps lead down to;

CELLAR:: 2.82m x 8.00m (9'3" x 26'3"), With curved vaulted ceiling and concrete floor with dehumidifier unit. Laminated work top with inset stainless-steel sink with Saniflow unit and mixer tap. Cupboards set under with fridge and freezer. Power and light.



OUTSIDE:: The "L" shaped walled courtyard is set behind the property with gravelled parking area for up to 4 cars to the side with Zappi EV charging point. All set behind a pair of high, steel, electrically operated, remote security gates.

The secluded and very private garden is south facing and has been very tastefully designed and landscaped with well stocked, low level raised beds and an extensive paved and brick sun terrace with built-in slatted seating, walled. There are a number of useful outbuildings including a greenhouse, wood store, bike store and garden shed. External tap.


SERVICES:: Mains water, drainage, electricity and Full Fibre broadband. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating D (66).



DIRECTIONS:: From our office proceed along Priory Street to the traffic lights, turn right and continue down and around the corner passing the Library on your left, continue around to St James Square and the property is the first house on the right just past St James Mews.