Castle Street, Stroud, GL5 2HR

6 The Castle is a spacious apartment situated within a handsome Grade II listed property in the conservation area above Stroud. This is a quiet corner of the old town, with sweeping views across the Golden Valley, yet only a short distance from the High Street with its independent shops, railway station (London just 1 hour 34 minutes away), farmers' market, cafes, pubs, book shops and not one but two record shops, with a general hospital also just a few minutes' walk away. Arguably one of our best addresses, The Castle is very much part of the thriving, creative community of our wonderful town - one that hosts its own film, book and beer/music festivals, film societies and mainstream cinema, alongside the monthly free listings magazine, 'Good on Paper'.The building has a fascinating history too - it was here that Paul Hawkins Fisher lived and wrote 'Notes and Recollections of Stroud', a book still in print some 150 years after it was first published. Built from dressed ashlar Cotswold stone under a pitched tiled roof, No. 6 sits at the top of the building and has clearly been the subject of improvement during sixteen years of happy ownership. A staircase from the communal entrance hall leads to the apartment, arranged over one floor and comprising an entrance hall, 16' sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and two double bedrooms, with the added advantage of a loft space. Sash windows look out to the countryside over the valley at the rear and the front windows take in the grounds, with a fine view of the impressive front boundary wall with a castellated tower. All in all a great living space and with vacant possession assured, a must for your viewing list. Set within attractive and generous communal grounds, the property enjoys a wonderfully leafy setting, framed by mature trees and established planting. To the rear, the grounds are predominantly laid to lawn, providing a pleasant open space, while the front of the property features an extensive gravelled parking area for residents and visitors. The approach is particularly impressive, with a striking castellated entrance flanked by two distinctive turrets, creating a real sense of arrival. The property further benefits from allocated parking for one vehicle, together with additional communal visitor parking. Stroud town centre is within easy walking distance and offers a comprehensive range of facilities. These include supermarkets, local speciality stores, a hospital, state and private schools and award winning weekly farmers market. There is also a main line railway station, with Intercity services connecting with London (Paddington). Gloucester (9 miles), Cheltenham, Cirencester and Bristol are all within 30 miles proximity. Junction 13, M5 motorway is also within easy driving distance.

Agents Note The lease precludes owners/occupants having pets, and holiday let/Air BnB is prohibited.

Property information The property is leasehold, with the property owner taking a share of freehold. 993 years of a 999 year lease remaining. The ground rent is £33 and the maintenance charge is currently £1,070.68 per annum. Gas central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage. The council tax band is A. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include ultrafast broadband, and you are likely to have service from the main service providers (EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone), although it may be limited inside the building.