Detached house for sale in Main Road, Minsterworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL2

The Redlands is a fine example of a late Georgian residence, C1820-1840. It was the family home of F.W Harvey, the famous war poet. It stands in approaching an acre of private landscaped garden to the west of Gloucester. This handsome property boasts a wealth of original architectural features. It is a beautiful family home, presented in excellent order. The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors. The rooms are well proportioned, light and airy with high ceilings and tall windows associated with the era. A recent addition is the outstanding 'state of the art' kitchen and the superb oak parquet floor. Attached to the main dwelling is a 2 storey annex, presently the games room/gym. There is a large cellar, outbuildings, a full size tennis court and ample parking.

Reception Hall

Classic turned stairwell, oak parquet floor throughout the kitchen/family room, cloak room, access to cellar, rear service stairs to first floor.

Morning Room

Overlooking the garden, original fireplace, exposed floorboards.

Kitchen-Family Room

Recently installed, fully equipped kitchen with central island/breakfast bar, quartz work surface, Aga range, integrated AEG triple ovens, induction hob, full height fridge, separate freezer, dishwasher.

Family Room

Fireplace with inset wood burning stove, open to the kitchen.

Dining Room

Original glazed alcove cupboards, fireplace, flagstone floor.

Galleried Landing

Bright spacious area with doors to bedrooms 1,2,3,4 and rear stairwell.

Master Bedroom

Over looks rear garden, large cupboard housing hot water cylinder, fitted wardrobes, original fireplace, door to en-suite bathroom.

Master En-Suite

Free standing roll top, claw foot bath, walk-in drench shower, twin wash basins, WC, bidet, fireplace, tiled floor, under floor heating, door to gym.

Guest Bedroom

Window overlooking rear garden, built-in twin wardrobes, door to en-suite.

Guest En-Suite

Drench shower, WC, wash basin.

Bedroom 3

Window to front, range of built-in wardrobes, original fireplace.

Bedroom 4

Window to front, built-in twin wardrobes, original fireplace.

Rear Landing

Bathroom, cloakroom with WC and wash basin, service stairs to second floor.

First Floor Bathroom

Storage unit, P shaped bath with drench shower over, wash basin.

Second Floor Landing

Galleried landing with eaves storage, doors to bedrooms 5,6 and bathroom.

Bedroom 5

Large bedroom with walk in wardrobe and opening into a connected sitting area. An ideal space for teenagers or a master suite.

Bedroom 6

Window to side, Velux roof light,

Second Floor Bathroom

Original fire basket, slipper bath, drench shower, WC, period Burlington wash basin.

Cellar

Large twin chamber cellar with power and light, flagstone floor with a well, wine store, cellar doors with barrel roll.

Passageway

Flagstone floor, door to games room, front and rear garden.

Laundry - Utility Room

The original wash house with fireplace and oven, central heating boiler, plumbing for appliances, flagstone floor.

Games Room

Windows all aspects, flagstone floor, stairs up to gym, door to garden.

Gym

Double aspect, stairs to ground floor, external stone steps down to courtyard.

Barbecue Hut

An attractive timber barbecue hut with central grill, mood lighting and circular seating for up to 16 people.

Outside

The drive sweeps around to the rear parking area. The front garden has a south facing aspect, is enclosed with original walls and screened with established hedging. The ground extends to approximately an acre, a good level plot with an open outlook. Outbuildings include a number of sheds and store rooms, laundry/utility room. There is a full size tennis court and an impressive 16 seater barbecue pavilion.

Directions

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Leaving the city of Gloucester on the A40 turn left at Highnam in the direction of Chepstow (A48) After 1.6 miles the entrance to The Redlands is set back on the right hand side.