The Old Bakehouse is a fine example of a prestigious Grade 2 listed 18th Century Cotswold stone house set in a central village location. Currently arranged as two separate dwellings, there is much scope for reconfiguration, enlargement, and redevelopment subject to permissions. Within the main house there are currently 4 bedrooms, one bathroom, and two spacious reception rooms, plus a separate self contained one bedroom, one bathroom annexe with a further reception room and it’s own private entrance.
A shared access gravel driveway leads to the rear of the house where double gates provide secure access to a hard standing area, terraces and a large secluded private garden. The whole plot measures approximately 0.25 acres.
An overview of the property follows and we also invite you to view the accompanying floor plan, selection of photographs, and local area information.
GALLERY
ACCOMMODATION
Original or period features include…
- Flagstone floors
- Leaded light windows
- Internal ledge and brace doors
- Beamed ceilings
- Stone fireplace to dining room
- Large inglenook fireplace to living room
- Separate detached Coach House with slate roof
- Stone garden store with Cotswold slate roof
Ground Floor
Wooden front door to:
Entrance Hallway: With flagstone floor, beamed ceiling. Window to rear garden and stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom: 5’6” x 3’1” (1.67m x 0.93m). With beamed ceiling and window to front, White suite with WC and pedestal wash basin.
Living Room: 18’1” x 16’1” (5.51m x 4.90m). A lovely large and light filled dual aspect reception room with a beamed ceiling and leaded light windows to front (bay window) and rear gardens. A beautiful Cotswold stone Inglenook fireplace features a large timber bressumer beam above and stone hearth. Currently fitted with a gas fire.
Dining Room: 15’10” x 13’1” (4.83m x 4.00m). Double aspect room with large leaded light windows to to rear and side gardens, plus additional high level window to side passageway. Cotswold stone fireplace, beamed ceiling, exposed wooden floorboards. Period ledge and brace door and historic timber door to:
Rear Porch: A 1980’s addition of stone construction with tiled roof and leaded light windows, leading to terrace and rear garden.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room: 18’1” x 15’6” (5.51m x 4.72m). Dual aspect to front (with bay window) and side passageway. Flag stone floor, beamed ceiling. Fitted kitchen with a range of floor and wall cupboards and modern tiled surrounds. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. A large inglenook fireplace with timber bressumer beam has been adapted in more recent times and currently incorporates a built in storage / display cabinet and a gas Rayburn stove with tiled surround which is used for cooking and central heating.
Pantry / Utility Room: 10’6” x 3’7” (3.21m x 1.08m). A very useful dual purpose room with space for food storage as well as plumbing for washing machine, gas cooker, and space for a fridge freezer. Flag stone floor, beamed ceiling, window to side passageway.
Stairs to:
First Floor
Spacious Landing: With large built in storage cupboard and window to rear garden.
Bedroom 1: 16’7” x 8’6” (5.06m x 2.60m). With wooden leaded light window to front. Built in floor to ceiling storage cupboards.
Bedroom 2: 12’9” x 10’6” (3.89m x 3.20m). With metal leaded light window to front. Central ceiling beam. Built in storage cupboard. Period ledge and brace door
Bathroom: 13’1” x 11’1” (4.00m x 3.37m) An interesting L shaped bathroom with windows to rear and side. Built in airing / storage cupboard. White suite comprising bath with tiled surround and Mira thermostatic shower over. WC and wash basin in built in vanity unit.
Stairs to:
Second Floor
Landing area: With exposed beams, space for furniture and a window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom 3: 11’3” x 10’8” (3.43m x 3.26m). With leaded light window to rear, beamed eaves ceiling and period ledge and brace door. Electric radiator.
Bedroom 4: 10’10” x 10’8” (3.30m x 3.26m). With leaded light window to rear, beamed eaves ceiling and period ledge and brace door.
Self Contained Annexe
Ground Floor
Front door to:
Small Hallway: Space for coats etc. Gas meter.
Kitchen: 11’1” x 5’0” (3.38m x 1.51m). Fitted galley kitchen with a range of wall and base units, space for free standing cooker and under unit fridge. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Electric radiator. Beamed ceiling. Door to rear terrace area and garden.
Living Room: 16’0” x 10’6” (4.88m x 3.20m). A large and light filled dual aspect reception room with windows to front and rear gardens and feature window seat to front. Gas fire with hearth.
Stairs to:
First Floor.
Bedroom: 13’2” x 10’6’” (4.00m x 3.20m). With original ceiling beam, window to front, and built in storage cupboard.
Bathroom: 10’2” x 6’7” (3.09m x 2.01m). White suite with bath and Triton electric shower over. Part tiled walls. Window to front. Original exposed wide plank floor boards. Built in airing cupboard with hot water tank.
Outside Areas:
Rear Garden: An extensive mature garden, walled along two sides and featuring a range of shrubs and trees. lawned areas, gravel pathways, flowerbeds and terraces. Double wooden gates to driveway.
Front Garden: Part enclosed by historic metal railings and featuring small lawned areas bordered by mature shrubs with stone pathways leading to the two front doors.
Driveway: A shared access gravel driveway at the side of the house leads to double wooden gates providing vehicle access to the rear of the house.
Coach House – A very interesting building with much scope for conversion (subject to permissions). Stone and brick construction with a tiled roof, this building was originally used for coach storage and grooms accommodation, now used only for storage. Featuring double barn doors to the front, a large window to the ground floor, small door access and window to the first floor, and a chimney. Note: There are no internal stairs and the first floor level has not been inspected.
Ground Floor
Room 1: 15’5” x 11’1” (4.70m x 3.38m) with fireplace
Room 2: 15’5” x 7’2” (4.70m x 2.19m)
First Floor
Limited access and not inspected: 18’4” x 15’5” (5.58m x 4.70m) (dimensions assumed)
Car Port / Lean To: Attached to the Coach House and providing additional external storage
Stone Garden Store: 6’0” x 5’4” (1.83m x 1.63m). Cotswold stone construction with Cotswold slate roof. Originally an outside toilet, now a small garden store.
Metal Garden Store: 12’7” x 9’2” (3.83m x 2.80m). A modern addition, useful for garden mower and tool storage etc. Situated at the rear of the garden adjacent to the remains of a historic stable block, now demolished.
Additional external storage areas: (unmeasured) are situated along the side of the house with access to a gate leading to the front. These may be suitable for further conversion (subject to permissions).
FLOOR PLANS
THE VILLAGE
Willersey is a peaceful and historic village in the North Cotswolds region of Gloucestershire, close to the border with Worcestershire The village has a 12th century church, two pubs, a village hall, a primary school (Ofsted rated Good, December 2022), a recreation ground with childrens play area, and a much admired duckpond, among many other community assets and activities. There is a direct rail link to London from nearby Honeybourne (4 miles) or Moreton-in-Marsh (10 miles) and a frequent bus service to nearby local villages and towns.
One of the great attractions of Willersey is that it remains largely unspoilt, being relatively unknown and untouched by tourist routes, and yet retains a vibrant community and is within easy reach of other beautiful North Cotswold villages such as Broadway (2 miles) and Chipping Campden (3 miles). A large part of the village lies within a conservation area and here on Main Street, tucked away behind the village garage and just a few steps from The Bell Inn is where you will find The Old Bakehouse…
Further information about Willersey village and community can be found on the village website www.willersey.org.
LOCATION
Map data: Google Earth
Approximate driving distances to nearby places of interest are shown below.
Direct trains to London are available from:
Buses from Willersey run to:
For further information and enquiries regarding the sale of this property please contact MCS
Simon Shiers
T: 01789 722500
M: 07786 461963
E: simon@mcs.properties
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