Detached house for sale in Apperley, Gloucestershire GL19

The history
The property originated from a modest 18th-century farmhouse and was much expanded in 1817 for sisters Julianna and Charlotte Strickland by the local renowned architect John Collingwood, whose previous projects included improvements to Gloucester Cathedral and The Precinct. The sister's intention was to create a grand country house for their Gloucestershire Estate, which they had bought in 1815. Collingwood's creation is a stuccoed south front of two storeys and five wide bays with a central ionic porch which was tactfully extended circa 1850 by H Rowe and Son in Worcester for Henry Eustatius, their brother, with additions including slightly extended bays at either end, a full-length cast iron veranda, window shutters and dormer windows. The result today is a stunning late Regency country house sitting in mature specimen gardens and grounds.

The main house

It has been in the same family for over 200 years, and today, it is being sold by close relatives as it is surplus to requirements. The house is now in need of complete modernisation and restoration and provides the new owner a huge opportunity to re create a wonderful piece of history. Of particular interest are grand reception rooms and entrance hallway, with much of the original period detail remaining, such as the beautiful elliptical staircase, finely carved fireplaces, ceiling cornices, door cases, timber floors and the former 19th and 20th-century kitchens and domestic offices.

The cottage

Located in the rear courtyard to the main house is the cottage which is arranged with the principal accommodation on the first floor with a secondary bedroom on the ground floor.

The outbuildings

An extensive range of traditional brick outbuildings comprising stabling, garaging and store rooms which, subject to planning, provide numerous opportunities for further residential accommodation or commercial uses.

Gardens and grounds

The house sits in gardens of about 2 acres with 4.5 acres of woodland and 12.5 acres of paddocks. Planted and landscaped in the early Victorian era, the gardens have numerous specimen trees and were cleverly designed for the house to enjoy the spectacular southerly aspect with distant countryside views.

Summary of accommodation

Main House - Reception hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Dining room | Study | Snug | Kitchen/breakfast room | Domestic offices | Comprehensive cellars | Principal bedroom with dressing room and bathroom | 12 further bedrooms | 4 further bathrooms | Secondary floor with 12 further bedrooms | 3 further bathrooms

Cottage - Kitchen/living room | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom

Outbuildings - Traditional range of brick outbuildings with garaging | 7 stables | Internal stables barn

Open machinery shed | Numerous storerooms

In all about 20.74 acres ( 8.39 hectares)

Property information

Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water, drainage and gas.
Listing: Grade II listed.
Local authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Council tax band: Band H.

Directions

Postcode: GL19 4DH
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Apperley Court occupies a landmark position on the outskirts of the village of Apperley with magnificent southerly views over the River Avon Valley.

The village has a long-standing reputation of being a very desirable “living” village, with a wonderful community and a well-patronised range of amenities. There is an excellent primary school, two pubs, tennis court, popular cricket club as well as sailing and fishing on the nearby Severn and Avon. The Regency town of Cheltenham lies around 8 miles away and has a superb range of recreational and education facilities, as well as being host to some world-famous events such as the literature and jazz festivals, music, food, science and national hunt racing at Prestbury Park.
Schooling is first class with a choice of several private and state schools including Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close, St Edwards and Pates Grammar School.

Distances
London 100 miles | Birmingham 53 miles | Cheltenham 8 miles | Tewkesbury 5 miles | M5 (J9 N&S) 6 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).