Important Grade II* Listed Georgian Townhouse.
The Steps has to be one of the most prestigious addresses in Moreton-in-Marsh occupying a prominent position on the High Street. The property is an important Grade II* Listed Palladian town house believed to date from the mid-18th Century. The Steps has undergone extensive renovation by the current owners to provide a wonderful family home with half an acre of gardens.The property boasts a wealth of period features including Modillion cornices, Venetian window, wooden floors and shutters. The double flight of stone steps with iron railing leads to the front door which opens up to the entrance hall off which are the principal receptionrooms and stairs to the first floor. Steps from the hall lead down to the extensive cellars which run the entire width of the house. The reception rooms comprise a beautifully proportioned drawing room, sitting room and dining room with high ceilings and ornate working fireplaces. No doubt the heart of the home is the fully fitted Kitchen/breakfast room (plus utility room) - all hand crafted by Damian Spratley (central St Martins College, London) with Mandarin Stone flooring throughout, Belfast sink, Electric AGA, double oven and American Style fridge/freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen is the beautifully appointed Boot room/utility with door out to the rear terrace. Also to the ground floor is a large cloakroom with shower with Thomas Crapper WC and sink. Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor bedroom accommodation which comprises three large double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom suite has a walk in dressing room and a Jack and Jill en suite with separate bath and shower and an additional family shower room. To the second floor are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with central roll top bath.The gardens of The Steps are unique and stretch to approximately half an acre. It is difficult to imagine when you are in the peaceful gardens, that you are moments from the bustling High Street. Predominantly laid to lawn, the gardens are extremely private with a variety of mature trees and shrubs surrounding the perimeter. The large, raised terrace provides a wonderful place for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is a pair of single garages with parking to the front and two stone stores.
Moreton-in-Marsh is a vibrant market town with a range of facilities including two large supermarkets, hospital, doctors surgery, shops, restaurants, pubs and the weekly market. More comprehensive facilities can be found at Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Cheltenham. There are many excellent schools in the area including St David's Primary School, Kitebrook Prep School, Cheltenham Ladies and Cheltenham College and Kingham Hill School. The property also sits within the catchment area of the Ofsted Outstanding Chipping Campden Secondary School. The area has excellent road communications with the A429, providing links to Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick to the north, Stow-on-the-Wold and Cirencester to the south and Cheltenham and the M5 to the west. The M40 can be accessed via Junctions 8 or 9. Mainline railway services are available from Moreton-in- Marsh railway station, regular trains to Oxford and London Paddington. (trains from 90 minutes to London Paddington). The popular Daylesford Organic Shop is approximately a 15 minute drive and Soho Farmhouse just a half an hour drive awayDirections: From our Stow-on-the Wold office head along the Fosse Way to Moreton in Marsh. On entering the town pass The Manor House Hotel on your rhs – at the first roundabout turn right into East Street and park in front of the two garageswith white doors on the lhs where the entrance to The Steps and their signage can be found.