A two bedroom apartment in a beautifully converted maltings building, conveniently located close to town, with large entrance hall with study area, open plan kitchen/living room and allocated parking. High quality fittings have been used throughout this sympathetic renovation.
5 The Malt House is a superb apartment within a Grade II listed former maltings building on the outskirts of Nailsworth, a vibrant market town. This property is one of 13 superb homes that have been created within this historic site, with the shops, amenities and inclusive community of the town just down the road and country walks up the lane. This particular apartment is arranged over one floor and has been cleverly designed to make the most of the location at the top of this handsome stone building.
An external stairway for your sole use leads up to the front door of the property where there is a small space to sit - a pleasant spot to sit and have a coffee and enjoy the views. You walk into an entrance hall, with room for coats and boots on the right, and a useful study area on the left. There is plenty of room here for a good desk and prospective buyers will appreciate the fact that they have a work space way from their living area. A bathroom is beyond this, with the living area at the back of the property. This light-filled open plan space incorporates a living area, dining area and a kitchen space and is full of character, enhanced by the charming wooden beams. The ceiling in this space is vaulted, and there is a bank of roof lights on the rear elevation, with a superb view here out over the valley to countryside beyond. The stylish kitchen is well fitted, with integrated appliances, and there is a guest cloakroom with a generous vanity unit and recessed lighting just off this living area, in addition to the one in the bathroom. The two bedrooms are on the east side of the property. As with the other properties in the development, the apartment is essentially completely new internally, with the peace of mind of a 10-year NHBC equivalent guarantee.
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 apartments are a range of one and two bedroom homes ranging from 688sq ft to over 1100 sq ft. One fortunate buyer will live in the Old Kiln – a superb four storey dwelling with a private garden at the side. The same level of care, attention and finish has been used throughout the site, and the renovation is guaranteed by a (LABC Equivalent), giving buyers peace of mind.
Externally there is an allocated parking space and an allocated basement storage area.
“What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?” - these are the opening lines of the world-famous poem Leisure by W H Davies, written in 1911 while he was living in a cottage at Watledge. Today, Nailsworth has changed a great deal since Davies’ time, but there is still much to stand and stare at in the bustling town centre, 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. 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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