Gunhouse Lane, Bowbridge, Stroud... Detached house for sale

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Gunhouse Lane, Bowbridge, Stroud... Detached house for sale

Gunhouse Lane, Bowbridge, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5
£1,500,000

Our Summary

  • Further small buildings to the rear of the property are used as store rooms, with potential for further development
  • Thrupp House - The Family & Its History Thrupp house was acquired by the present family in an auction in the mid-1900s
  • At the beginning of WWII the house was requisitioned by the MOD for the RAF and the airmen were stationed there until it went to auction after the war ended
  • In need of a programme of refurbishment
  • Online auction sale via Pattinson Auctions

Description

Thrupp House, a Gothic Revival mansion house dating back to the late 19th Century, is being offered for sale by Perry Bishop. The property, once part of the larger Lipyatt Estates, is set in over 2 acres of garden, including a walled garden, old tennis lawn, trees, and beech hedging. The house, which has been divided into 11 apartments, offers over 11,100 sq.ft. of living space. The interior features grand Victorian floor tiles, wood panelling, and a grand staircase, with apartments of varying condition, some boasting period features such as marble fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling bay windows. The property also includes a large cellar, storage rooms, and a log shed. The grounds offer 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside and have potential for further development, including a new build scheme. The house has a rich history, having been acquired by the present family in an auction in the mid-1900s and previously being requisitioned by the MOD during WWII.