Old Bank House, High Street, Newnham

A characterful and attractive, Grade II listed property with six bedrooms, attractive gardens with far reaching views and presented in an immaculate condition offered with no onward chain.

Old Bank House was originally a merchant's house and is believed to have the oldest front door in the whole of Newnham. Each room has unique features and oozes with period charm. The property still retains the shop front offering the option to revert back to a shop (subject to planning permission) but is a perfect place for a spacious home with a creative office/study space within, making it ideal for home working.

The overall internal accommodation offers comfortable living space spread over three floors. The ground floor comprises grand entrance hall, study/studio space, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen with doors leading out into the rear gardens, and a utility room/WC. The first floor comprises three bedrooms (one currently being utilised as a secondary lounge), office and a family bathroom with a bath and large shower cubicle. The second floor comprises of three further bedrooms and a shower room with large shower cubicle. Outside, there are attractive gardens to the rear with gorgeous views overlooking the River Severn and beyond, having descending terraces with flagstone seating areas and lawned areas with well-stocked borders. There is a summer house which gets the evening sun and fills with warmth as it bathes in the sunshine in summer months. There is also a cellar which is located under the breakfast room.

Situated in the beautiful and historic village of Newnham-on-Severn, which sits on the banks of the River Severn and is rich with history dating back to Roman beginnings. This picturesque village now offers great opportunities for all age groups, with a range of amenities to include Village shop, library, Galleries, Cafes, Pub.

A wider range of facilities and activities also available throughout the Forest of Dean including an abundance of woodland and river walks. The Severn Crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from this area along with the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5 and the Midlands.


Council Tax Band: F (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance hall
Staircase providing access to first floor, large under stairs cupboard. Doors to cloakroom, dining room and studio/study.

Dining Room w: 15' 1" x l: 15' 9" (w: 4.6m x l: 4.8m)
A generously sized room benefiting from a large window, giving the room plenty of light. Ceiling beam. Door providing access into lounge.

Lounge w: 13' 1" x l: 22' 6" (w: 3.99m x l: 6.86m)
Light and spacious room with window and French doors leading out into the gardens. Feature fireplace with cast iron surround.


Breakfast room w: 13' x l: 15' 6" (w: 3.96m x l: 4.72m)
Sash window to rear with views overlooking the rear garden. Feature fireplace with exposed brick and wooden mantle. Door leading into the kitchen and doorway to the lounge.

Kitchen w: 8' 9" x l: 14' (w: 2.67m x l: 4.27m)
Characterful space with fitted eye and base level units, freestanding ellectric cook with induction hob and extractor, Tongue and groove feature wall, space for fridge/freezer, LVT flooring, large window to rear aspect overlooking the garden, door providing access to rear garden. Provision for all kitchen appliances.


Utility w: 5' 5" x l: 7' 10" (w: 1.65m x l: 2.39m)
Access to and from rear garden. WC, Plumbing and space for washing machine/dryer, window to rear aspect.

FIRST FLOOR:


Landing
Stairs from ground floor to first floor and leading up to second floor. Access to three bedrooms, study and a family bathroom.

Bedroom 6 w: 13' 1" x l: 16' 1" (w: 3.99m x l: 4.9m)
Sixth bedroom or alternative living space. Currently used by occupiers as a first floor lounge. Window to rear aspect with views overlooking the rear garden and River Severn. Open fireplace, door leading into study/office space.

Study w: 6' 11" x l: 6' 11" (w: 2.11m x l: 2.11m)
Fantastic space for a home office or quiet space. Window to rear aspect with beautiful views overlooking the rear garden and the River Severn and beyond. (If Bedroom 6 was utilised as a bedroom the study offers opportunity to be used as an en-suite.)

Bedroom 1 w: 12' 8" x l: 13' 5" (w: 3.86m x l: 4.09m)
Door providing access to walk in wardrobe, fitted cupboard, sash window to rear aspect with beautiful views overlooking the rear garden and River Severn and beyond.

Bedroom 5 w: 12' 6" x l: 12' 11" (w: 3.81m x l: 3.94m)
Twin sash windows to front aspect with views of the high street, ceiling beam.

Bathroom
White suite comprising of bath, large shower cubicle with glass enclosure, wash hand basin, low level WC, ceiling beams.

SECOND FLOOR:


Landing
Access to three further bedrooms and a shower room.

Bedroom 2 w: 12' x l: 15' 5" (w: 3.66m x l: 4.7m)
Sash window to rear aspect with views overlooking the rear garden and River Severn and beyond. Ceiling beams.

Bedroom 3 w: 10' 5" x l: 13' 11" (w: 3.18m x l: 4.24m)
Sash windows to front aspect with views of the high street, ceiling beams.

Bedroom 4 w: 9' 2" x l: 11' 9" (w: 2.79m x l: 3.58m)
Sash window to front aspect with views of the high street, door to storage cupboard, ceiling beam.

Shower
White suite comprising large shower cubicle with glass enclosure, wash hand basin, low level WC.

Outside
The rear garden has been lovingly looked after over the years by current occupiers. It has terraces descending with flagstone seating areas and lawned areas with well stocked borders. There is a summer house which is currently often used by owners to enjoy an evening meal in the warmer months as the area bathes itself in sunlight, filling the space with warmth. The garden is enclosed by brick walls with fencing and has two sheds.

Cellar w: 10' 4" x l: 12' (w: 3.15m x l: 3.66m)
Steps from the rear garden lead down into the cellar. This is located under the breakfast room and is currently being utilised as a storage area.

Services
All mains services connected (Gas central heating)

Viewings
By prior arrangement with Hills.