The Manor House, The Square, Stow on the Wold

The Manor HouseThe Square | Stow on the Wold | GL54 1AF

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The Manor HouseOffered for sale with detailed planning consent, an exciting development opportunity to convert a former 18th Century Manor House situated in the ancient Cotswold centre of Stow on the Wold.

The new development will provide four luxury apartments, each benefiting from off-street gated parking, and a small retail premises facing onto the historic market square. For centuries, Stow on the Wold was an important trading place for the wool industry, situated on the crossroads at the heart of the North Cotswolds between Cirencester and Stratford, Cheltenham and Chipping Norton. Today, the sheep are gone but the market square remains an essential hub, renowned as the glamorous, affluent centre of the North Cotswolds and as such, a thriving tourist destination. The square is flanked by independent outlets offering luxury goods and gifts, alongside the established galleries and antique shops for which the town is also famous, and of course numerous delicatessens, inns, coffee houses and tea shops to cater for the regular influx of visitors and holiday makers.

To the western edge of the square stands The Manor House, its history as varied and in some ways as influential as the town itself. At the end of the 18th Century it was owned by Mr Webb, a surveyor, whose responsibility it was to chart local maps of property boundaries, for which purpose he employed a young local man, William Smith, who stayed with him for four years as an apprentice. William Smith eventually became renowned for his map-making of the British Isles, and is respectfully known as the Father of English Geology.

In more recent years the Manor House has undergone various transformations, passing from living to mainly commercial usage, as with most of the buildings surrounding the square. Part of the Manor House has been home to the famous Fosse Gallery for over 35 years, renowned as one of the principal art galleries outside London and, as such, will be retained by the owners as a going concern.

Cleverly designed by Eastabrook Architects of Stow on the Wold, the conversion of the remainder of this substantial building proposes to make maximum use of potential living space, enhancing the integral character and utilising the Georgian proportions of the original property. Four new apartments, situated above and to the side of the Fosse Gallery, have been approved, the courtyard behind the main house will provide off street, gated parking.

Presiding over the fascinating hustle and bustle of the town centre, the apartments will undoubtedly make excellent lets – indeed, the current owners already operate three neighbouring cottages as successful holiday homes (Windrush, Coln and Evenlode – these also form part of the sale). With generous and pleasing proportions, the apartments should equally attract permanent residents or those seeking a pièd-a-tèrre with easy access to amenities – the location is ideal for commuting to London from Kingham station, for example.


The planning permission consists of

Apartments One and Two Two split-level apartments situated to the rear of The Manor House, both providing two double bedrooms and generous living accommodation, overlooking the stone tiled rooftops of neighbouring properties and the street scene below.

Apartments Three and FourSituated on the first and second floor respectively, accessed from the side by an internal hall, leading up an original grand staircase with an ornate arched stained glass window. These apartments are flooded with light, blessed with elegant proportions and high ceilings; both enjoy delightful views over the market square towards the church, looking directly out over the ancient stocks and green below.

A small Retail PremisesNext to the art gallery and prominently located on the corner of the building, will enjoy an excellent trading position suited to a shop or offices, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Description Apartment One (approximately 615 sq. ft.)Arranged over two floors, accessed from the courtyard, with two bedrooms and bathroom on the upper ground floor leading up to an open plan living room and kitchen on the first floor.

Apartment Two (approximately 720 sq. ft.)Arranged over the first and second floor, having its own entrance and staircase on the ground floor leading up to double guest bedroom on the first floor, and up again to the second floor, with an open plan living room and kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom.

Apartment Three (approximately 753 sq. ft.)Situated on the first floor, boasting an impressive living room overlooking the square, with feature fireplace providing a decorative focal point, a separate kitchen, two double bedrooms also overlooking the square, a shower room, main bathroom and store.

Apartment Four (approximately 786 sq. ft.)Situated on the second floor, having an open plan living room and kitchen looking out onto the market square, flanked by two double bedrooms also with views over the square, and a bathroom.

The Manor House is offered to the market by the Bourton on the Water office, Fine & Country North Cotswolds. For further detailed information and to arrange a viewing strictly by prior appointment, please contact Katy Freeman.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 19.05.2015

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Fine & Country Stow on the Wold Church Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BB

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