Historic Georgian gatehouse dating back hundreds of years for sale

​According to the agent Cobb Amos, 1 The Gatehouse in Church Street is “newly renovated and stylishly presented” and “boasts many character features synonymous with the era including: Exposed wall and ceiling timbers, sash windows and original fireplaces.” Accommodation is arranged over three floors at the historic home, which is on the market for £400,000. Ground floor has an entrance hallway leading to a sitting room with original shutters, ceiling coving with floral detail, and an open fireplace. Two tall sash windows overlook Church Street. The listing notes a new column radiator and new carpets have been installed. Further along the hall is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine, sink, and oak worktop. A WC is positioned under the stairs. From here, a door leads to the courtyard garden at the rear. Kitchen and dining space includes a high ceiling, open fire, garden-facing window, and newly fitted cabinets with base lighting. According to the listing, there are integrated appliances such as a fridge/freezer, induction hob with extractor, waist-height oven with microwave above, and tall pantry units. There is also a wine cupboard with lighting and space for a dining table. First floor offers a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, which the listing calls “luxuriously styled,” featuring a full size bath with shower, heated towel rail, ‘his’ and ‘hers’ hand basins, and marble-effect stone tiles. Bedroom two is also on this floor, with panelled walls and in-built storage. The shower room here has chrome fittings and a heated towel rail. Two further double bedrooms are located on the second floor, one containing an exposed timber A-frame, the other with a front aspect and fireplace. A small courtyard garden, with grass and patio, includes a walled boundary and gate that provides rear access. 

Caitlin King

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