ONLY TWO OUTSTANDING APARTMENTS AVAILABLE – a charming ground floor apartment in a Grade II listed building with two bedrooms, a light filled 21′ kitchen/dining/living room, bath and shower rooms, small outside seating area and allocated parking
Number 1 Barley House is a lovely apartment in a Grade II listed building, situated in a country lane just above Nailsworth. This location is private, yet still very much part of the inclusive, thriving local community, with the shops and amenities of the town within easy reach and country walks up the lane. The historic site has a fascinating history. Derelict and unloved for many years, The Maltings is now being re-imagined as 13 truly stunning properties, many with original historical features.
This particular property is on the ground floor of Barley House and benefits from having its own front door, as well as parking and a small seating area literally just outside, so offering easy and independent living. It has spacious accommodation, arranged over one floor, which is full of character, retaining the historic feel of this important building. The front door opens into a hallway, with the large kitchen and living space on the right. The lovely kitchen area has been carefully planned, with integrated appliances and plenty of space to prepare and cook. This is a light-filled room with five character windows and room to relax and entertain. The hallway also leads on round to two bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom and a large cupboard. The principal bedroom benefits from a large walk-in cupboard and an en-suite shower room. High quality fittings have been used throughout this sympathetic renovation, with Neff appliances and Roca bathroom furniture and the site also benefits from ultra fast broadband. But care has also been taken to retain the listed features of this historic building and one can really feel a sense of history in this apartment.
The history of the site
Brewing beer is said to be part alchemy and part art – the magic of creation, combined with the blending of flavour and passion. Up a country lane just outside the bustling little town of Nailsworth, a new kind of magic is taking place. The beautiful old Cotswold stone buildings where the town’s beer was once brewed and delivered to pubs all over the area, are being lovingly restored and transformed into stylish apartments. These cool, quirky spaces are being created with the same passion and attention to detail as the master brewer would use to bring his creation to life.
The historic, Grade II listed site has a fascinating history. Derelict and unloved for many years, The Maltings is now being re-imagined as 13 truly stunning properties, many with original historical features. The Nailsworth site was originally the home of a bacon cellar building, constructed by bacon maker Isaac Hillier. A second structure seems to have been added between 1856 and 1881. The brewery grew in size and stature and, by 1891, its buildings occupied most of the area between Butcher’s Hill and Brewery Lane, as well as The Maltings in Tetbury Lane. The buildings became Grade II listed in 2006, but sadly fell into disrepair and many of the historical features were lost. Over the course of the last two years, a meticulous restoration project has been underway to create an exclusive complex of very individual new homes, brimming with original historical features. A striking 4 storey new-build house is also being built on the site and the beautiful old kiln has been completely renovated to create a truly unique showcase home. So now Nailsworth townsfolk can raise a glass to a new dawn in the history of this important local site.
The site today
It is immediately apparent that extraordinary care has been taken in conserving the character and heritage of the site. There is a fine line to toe here – preservation of the Grade II listed site and the creation of comfortable modern living spaces aren’t always easy bedfellows. Any such concerns are quashed upon entry however. Open, airy living spaces now sit within the period stone and brick structures, and contemporary kitchens and bathrooms share the spotlight with carefully retained original features. High quality fittings have been used throughout the site, with Neff appliances and Roca bathroom furniture and the site also benefits from ultra fast broadband. Local craftsmen and businesses have been integral to the conversion work. High levels of insulation have been added to the buildings and the use of double glazing has been permitted, so potential purchasers can be sure that they are getting the very best of both worlds – the charm and character of a period property, with the convenience and ease of living that modern property design affords. There’s real variety in the living spaces on offer.
The property benefits from a small seating area at the front and also one allocated parking space.
Nailsworth is home to many independent businesses, selling everything from artisan bread, meat and fish to stationery, fashion and handmade jewellery. Nestling at the bottom of steep wooded hills, Nailsworth is now an attractive and vibrant shopping destination, with a large selection of interesting speciality shops and cafes, including the famous Williams Food Hall and Hobbs House Bakery. It is a quirky and friendly town, with a good selection of restaurants, as well as three supermarkets, a regular farmers’ market and a ‘green’ football club. Nailsworth is well positioned for both town and country. Climb the steep ‘W’ hill out of town and you find yourself on acres of stunning National Trust common land, home to a prestigious golf course. The town is also on the doorstep of beautiful Woodchester Park, with miles of woodland walks and secluded lakes. Yet just four miles away is Stroud, with more comprehensive shopping, educational and leisure facilities, connected by bus services. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (4 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington.
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