Sitting proudly on Broad Street, in a conservation area, The Elms is understood to have been school rooms and accommodation for a ladies’ boarding school in the mid-1800s, attached to the old school, now The Elms South. With origins dating to the 1600s, the property is Grade II listed and has evolved over the years. The beautiful mid-18th century Georgian façade of ashlar limestone bears classic architectural features, including four Venetian windows and a front door with a semi-circular fanlight and arched stone hood. Other features include a battlement parapet and remodelling to the rear dating to 1895.

Retaining numerous period features, including high ceilings, deep skirting boards, and ceiling cornicing to the main reception rooms, the accommodation extends to about 5,000 sq ft over three floors. The reception hall, with flagstones, leads to the dining room with a decorative fireplace and the study with a working fireplace and double doors to the library/snug. Arguably the most beautiful room is the first-floor, 33 ft drawing room; of palatial elegance, it features arched sash windows, window seats, and a gas fireplace.

Also on the ground floor is the kitchen/breakfast room, a separate laundry room, and a cloakroom. A door from the kitchen leads to the morning room, which enjoys direct access to the gardens. There is also a kitchenette ideal for entertaining and, with useful external side access to New Road, the area could be used as a granny flat or for live-in staff.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a large ensuite bathroom and a separate dressing room with a shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom, while on the second floor there are three further bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside
Outside, the walled private gardens include a sun-trap terrace area, lawns, and herbaceous borders. A raised path leads to a rear walled garden with a detached garage. There is off-street parking, and electric gates open to The Lanes at the rear of the property. Offered with no onward chain, The Elms is in need of updating and presents a most fabulous opportunity to its incoming custodians.

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