THE oldest house in Chipping Campden has gone on sale for an impressive £2.5 million.

Gravel House, thought to be the original home of the famous 14th century wool merchant William Grevel, who died in 1401, is being marketed by Mark Annett and Company estates agents.

The house was built around 1380, is Grade I listed, and is known for distinctive features including an entrance doorway with a moulded pointed arch.

The present owner, Dr Jennifer Olliff, has lived in the property for 53 years and its sale is the first time it has come to the market since the Second World War.

The house fronts Chipping Campden High Street and is opposite the junction with Church Street, right in the centre of the town.

It is built mainly of Cotswold stone and stone slate, and is set in extensive gardens in grounds of just under two acres.

In the past a section of the house has been used as a surgery, before a new surgery was built in Back Ends.

A spokesman from Mark Annett and Company said: "This sale presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the finest unrestored houses of its type in England.

"The house presents an opportunity to acquire a very special property with unique provenance and history and provides buyers with the chance to create their own interpretation of the accommodation, which has evolved over the centuries.

"It is believed that the curtains in the drawing room are over 100 years old alone.

"An incredible bay window in the dining room has six crests of former owners, including the Earls of Warwick and

Gainsborough, Greville, Elwes, Hicks, Ellenborough, Noel, Rhys - inserted in about 1913 as a golden wedding present.

"The whole house has a feeling of romance, history and style."

For more details contact the estate agent's on 01386 841622, email Campden@markannett.com or visit campden@markannett.com.