Friday Street, Minchinhampton

20 Friday Street is one of those properties you really do have to come and see to truly appreciate the feeling it gives you, an elegant yet cosy feel with a sense of quality throughout. With a range of amenities on your doorstep and National Trust common land only a short distance away, Minchinhampton appeals to all.

Description - This exceptional 17th Century home is one of the few distinctive large houses right in the centre of Minchinhampton. An attached town house, it has been sympathetically up-dated throughout to the highest standard, retaining many original features; the result is elegant whilst also being cosy. It really needs to be seen to appreciate its atmosphere and unique style.
The front door opens onto a fully panelled large entrance hall with a beautiful old flagstone floor and inglenook fireplace that sets the tone for the rest of the property. The main reception room has a lintelled fireplace with a top of the range log-burning stove, window seat and double doors leading to the garden. The kitchen dining room is well fitted and partially open to the eaves, making an interesting feature in this room. A downstairs cloak-room and a vaulted cellar are accessed from the entrance hall and an external utility room sits next to the kitchen. A generous self-contained guest bedroom with en-suite shower room is found above the sitting room. The main bedroom, accessed from another staircase, also has an en-suite shower room and the added benefit of a walk-in wardrobe. On this floor there is another double bedroom and a single one currently used as a studio, plus a stylish family bathroom with a roll-top bath. Next to it there is a small laundry room. A pleasant double attic bedroom gives access to another room providing a large storage space.
The glorious walled garden sets off the property perfectly, with established borders and several lovely seating areas; you could quite easily forget you are in the middle of a market town.

Location - Minchinhampton appeals to a mix of generations, not least because of its beautiful Common land which is in the stewardship of The National Trust. Compact with a historic core, it is a friendly and welcoming town with excellent facilities. Its shops include a well-stocked general store, an excellent butcher, a Boots chemist and a Post Office. There are two cafes, a fish and chip shop and The Crown gastro pub, all within a short stroll. Minchinhampton's excellent primary school is highly regarded and Beaudesert Park pre and prep school is around a three minute drive across the Common with nearby Stroud having both boys and girls’ grammar schools. London is circa 2 hours from Minchinhampton by road or about 90 minutes by train from nearby Stroud station. Stroud has a large Waitrose and several other supermarkets. Nearby Nailsworth has a terrific range of independent retailers including William's Kitchen (delicatessen and fresh fish counter) and free parking. Local sports clubs include tennis with flood lit courts, cricket, football and rugby, the town has two golf clubs (with a choice of challenging courses), while the open expanse of the Common is only about five minutes’ walk away.

Directions - 20 Friday Street is most easily found from Stroud by following directions for Cirencester on the A419. On reaching Brimscombe Corner, turn right on to Brimscombe Hill and follow this road until you reach the cross-roads on the common (Tom Long's Post). Turn left, immediately right and then immediately left again and follow Windmill Road until you reach a cross road in the centre of Minchinhampton where you turn left. This is Minchinhampton High Street. Please park in Friday Street carpark where 20 Friday Street is located around 150 yards along Friday Street on the right.

General Information - General Information: Tenure: Freehold
Services: Believed to be mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating. Postcode: GL6 9JL.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Ford Loveday Estate Agency.
Fixtures and Fittings: Some mentioned in these sales particulars may be included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authorities: Stroud District Council. Council Tax Band G.
20 Friday Street is in a Conservation Area.
20 Friday Street is grade 2 listed.