5 The Tontine SEVERNSIDE, STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN DY13 9EN
Dreams of a bygone era fill the air where the StaffordshireWorcestershire Canal meets the River Severn at Stourport, with the grand old former Tontine Hotel serving as a permanent reminder of the wealth and prosperity brought to this quiet corner of rural Worcestershire with the coming of the canal 250 years ago, giving rise to the Georgian town of Stourport-on-Severn Originally dating from 1772, the entire building was comprehensively redeveloped between 2010-2012 to provide 14 houses and apartments, of which No.5 enjoys a prime position at the front of the building, facing the river and overlooking the lock where boats can be seen joining and leaving the canal. The light and spacious accommodation is impeccably well presented and arranged over four floors, including a fabulous 20' basement kitchen/ diner featuring a vaulted ceiling and natural lightwell, with a range of cream cabinets, black tiled floor, white painted chimney breast with original bread oven, plenty of space for a dining table & chairs plus a couple of useful recessed storage alcoves. To the ground floor the entrance lobby gives way to a splendid living room featuring high ceilings with plaster mouldings, a bricked hearth with log burner in decorative fireplace surround and original shuttered sash window with river views to the front. At the rear of the living room is a lobby giving access to a very useful bootroom plus guest cloakroom with wc and hand basin, all with quarry tiled floor throughout.
An elegant and beautifully presented riverside Georgian townhouse, forming part of this handsome Grade II* listed building overlooking the River Severn in a pedestrianised setting next to the canal basins in the heart of the town centre.
Three Double Bedrooms Bathroom & En-Suite Shower Room Lounge With Log Burner 20' Kitchen/ Dining Room Boot Room Guest Cloakroom Two Private Parking Spaces EPC Rating F ______________________________________________ To the first floor there is an appealing double bedroom with river views also benefiting from a generous walk-in wardrobe. The principal bathroom is also on the first floor. The beautifully proportioned master bedroom is positioned on the second floor, overlooking the river and measuring over 15' x 11' to include an en-suite shower room. The rear facing second floor double bedroom provides a fascinating view with a window overlooking the canal basin.
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“A property that oozes charm and character, which I felt the first time I stepped through the front door. It‘s fascinating history is in abundance as is the ever changing vista through out the seasons. One minute all the activity of a narrow boats negotiating the canal lock the next the calm of a family of Swans & Mallards on the river with an abundance of Flora & Fauna to be enjoyed during delightful walks along the river tow path. The Tontine and it’s surroundings embrace peace and tranquility and is the place I feel very privileged to call home.”
“Its a fabulous location, right next to the river and canal basins, within walking distance of everything"
Directions Upon driving into the centre of Stourport-onSevern, approached from Kidderminster, follow the one way system along Lion Hill towards the corner of York Street, continuing straight ahead here into Mart Lane with the canal basin to your right. Continue to the end of the lane where The Tontine will be seen just to your right. You may park in either of the spaces marked K or L, then walk around to the front of the building where the door to No.5 will be clearly seen. Services Mains electricity, water and drainage. Tenure Freehold Service charge - £ To Be Confirmed Local Authority & Tax Band Wyre Forest District Council Council Tax Band - D Viewing Arrangements Viewing strictly by appointment with the agent David Jones 01562 546606 david.jones@thepropertyexperts.co.uk
Stourport High Street 0.3 miles Stourport Medical Centre 0.6 mile Stourport High School 0.9 mile Bewdley 3.5 miles Kidderminster (Train Station) 4 miles Worcester (City Centre) 12 miles Birmingham (City Centre) 22 miles Birmingham (Airport) 29 miles Motorway (M5 j6) 14 miles
The Tontine Hotel The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal was built in 1771 by James Brindley with the aim of providing a new route for trade between the Midlands and the Bristol As early as 1772 the Directors of the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Company took a decision to have a grand headquarters for their business built at Stourport, incorporating a commercial hotel. It was to be built overlooking the River Severn, with accommodation for 100 beds and adjacent stabling for the convenience of visiting businessmen. The design also included four 'corner' houses at both wings, intended for occupation by the most prominent merchants. Indeed some of the original cast iron fireplaces in the building include the insignia of the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Company. A grand central staircase led upstairs to a splendid boardroom for the directors, also subsequently used as a ballroom by the many wealthy visitors who flocked to Stourport in it's heyday, throwing countless extravagant parties at The Tontine and holding summertime regattas on the canal basins. The building is Grade II* Listed and remains to this day the most impressive Georgian building in the town. Stourport-on-Severn Stourport -on-Severn is one of the three towns that make up the district of Wyre Forest in North Worcestershire, together with Kidderminster and Bewdley. Stourport has historically enjoyed great popularity as an inland resort, attracting numerous anglers and members of the boating fraternity, as well as being a favourite day out for families to enjoy the fairground and riverside attractions.