5 bedroom character property

Council tax band: F

Shermans House occupies a prominent position in the heart of the popular market town of Wotton-under-Edge, a stone's throw from the high street's many amenities yet surprisingly private and secluded. This Grade II listed property has been a treasured family home for the current owners for 24 years but it is now time for new custodians, who will be only the third since 1975.

Built in 1800, a former Co-Operative store with adjoining bakery and later the Sherman's Arms, the property offers a great deal of history and character, not least the original Smoke Room and Bar pub windows, refurbished parquet floor, wooden panelling, sash windows, and original tiled floor in the hallway and flagstones in the cellar rooms. This is a rare opportunity to secure a property of this character, location and stature.

The extensive accommodation arranged across four floors comprises of a living room with beautifully restored parquet flooring and a log-burning stove on the ground floor, alongside a large boot room and an equally generous laundry room with flagstone flooring throughout, which provides access to the inner courtyard and the garage/workshop. Stairs ascend to the first floor which offers the stunning drawing rooms complete with wooden panelling and the trademark original Bar and Smoke Room windows. The adjacent kitchen/diner is a wonderful family space with room for a sofa as well as a large dining table, which enjoys a good degree of sunshine throughout the day. The kitchen itself comprises of a range of wall mounted and base units with space for a range cooker, a ceiling mounted extractor hood over and metro tiling. This floor is also home to a useful study and a cloakroom/WC.

Stairs ascend to the second floor where you will find four generous double bedrooms (most with double aspect sash windows) and a stylish family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. The master bedroom occupies the third floor which has a vaulted ceiling with an exposed A-frame, an ensuite shower room and glorious views of St Mary's church. There is also access from here to two further full-height unconverted attic rooms which offer endless potential.

Adjoining the house is an exceptionally large garage which was formerly the bakery to the town; double height and 48 foot in length with mezzanine flooring, offering tremendous potential (subject to obtaining the necessary consents and approval), as either an independent dwelling or annex. It is currently used as a gym, parking and storage.

Outside the property has ample parking for several vehicles in addition to the garage, and four surprisingly generous outdoor spaces which enjoy a good degree of privacy and sunshine throughout the day. One to the side of the house which is delightfully landscaped with a sunny aspect and a patio for alfresco dining. A second sunny garden planted with olive trees, wild grasses and attractive plants. An inner courtyard laid with porcelain tiles can be found between the cellar rooms and garage which would be perfect for a hot tub. Finally, there is a fourth garden accessed via the rear of the house designed with a tree house, play area and city swing.

Wotton has a thriving high street with plentiful independent traders, alongside well-regarded restaurants and cafes, two supermarkets, life's essentials such as doctors and dentists and a brilliant farm shop. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, a cinema, Under the Edge Arts - a volunteer led arts centre in the centre of town, a choice of very well-regarded primary schools along with popular Katharine Lady Berkeley (KLB) secondary school, and an excellent choice of golf courses nearby.

The property benefits from good commuter links with Junction 14 of the M5 motorway and Junction 18 of the M4 motorway easily reached, providing fast routes to Bristol, Gloucester and London, with London mainline railway stations at Stroud (12 miles) and Kemble (18 miles).

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band F
Services: We understand that all mains services are connected to the property.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Internet: Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband available (Ofcom)
Flood risk: Low
Conservation Area: Wotton-under-Edge