Description

Stone Farm Barns is an impressive detached Grade II Listed barn conversion complete with an adjoining self-contained 1 bedroom annexe. The property lies within a peaceful small close of varying period barn conversions quietly located in the very pretty and rural village of Leighterton. The whole is accompanied by charming walled gardens and an orchard, extending in all to some 0.60 acres. Additionally, there is an ample private parking forecourt beside outbuildings/garaging which have just had planning permission granted to convert into ancillary accommodation.

Converted in the 1990s, this Cotswold barn has retained much of its charm and period features. The barn has striking elevations with projecting barn porches at both the front and rear, whilst there is an enchanting archway linking the main barn to the annexe. Internally, the principal accommodation features oak flooring and includes a large reception room at the heart with a magnificent galleried staircase. Within this reception room there is a sitting area overlooking the garden at the front, and a cosy living area with a stone fireplace and wood-burner stove inset. Glazed partitioning leads to the dining room which adjoins the farmhouse style kitchen, fitted with a range of antique pine units and a vaulted ceiling above. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The larger bathroom is fitted with a cast iron roll-top bath, a separate shower and is conveniently beside the principal bedroom whilst the other two bedrooms are served by a shower room. The barn offers some 2,185 sq.ft. of accommodation. The landing provides access to the delightful glazed bridge which cleverly connects to the first floor of the annexe which provides a fourth bedroom. 

The annexe is a wholly self-contained wing offering excellent ancillary accommodation suitable for a range of requirements such as a holiday let. The annexe has its own private entrance complete with a courtyard garden, but does also connect to the main barn and offers an extension of the primary accommodation if preferred. The accommodation extends in all to a sizable 872 sq.ft. The ground floor layout includes two reception rooms, the living room of which with a log effect electric burner, and a fitted kitchen. Upstairs there is a good-sized double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and en-suite shower room.

Approached over a gated gravelled driveway, there is plenty of off-street parking positioned in front of the outbuilding/garage which has water, drainage and power connected. Planning permission was granted in February 2024 (ref: 23/02819/LBC) to convert the outbuilding into an additional ancillary annexe creating a self-contained unit comprising an open plan living area with one bedroom and en-suite. This conversion lends itself as an excellent home office or home gym area as well as an additional living space. 

There are gardens to the front and rear of the barn, laid mostly to lawn and all bound by stone walling. The formal garden is arranged to the front of the barn enjoying a good-degree of privacy and a west-facing aspect. Within this garden there is a lovely waterfall feature and a lily pond. Beyond, there is a larger lawn with raised vegetable beds and an orchard. There is a range of productive fruit trees within the grounds including apple, plum, fig and pear.

Situation

Leighterton is an excellent Cotswold village situated equidistance between Tetbury and Wotton-under-Edge. The village has a pretty church, duck pond, farm shop, and popular primary school as well as the well-regarded Royal Oak pub. Both the market town of Tetbury and Wotton-under-Edge have a broad range of shops and amenities for everyday needs as well as a number of quality antique shops, excellent hotels, restaurants and cafes within the town centres. Further everyday needs include a large supermarket, hospital, surgeries and post office whilst there are also excellent schools catering for all ages. The village is surrounded by beautiful Gloucestershire countryside with a wide range of footpaths and bridleways. The renowned Westonbirt Arboretum is a 5 minute drive away along with Westonbirt Golf Course. Both the M4 and M5 are easily accessible for commuting to Bath, Bristol, Gloucester and the South West. Kemble Station has regular services to London Paddington (75 minutes).

Tenure & Services

We understand the property is Freehold. Both the main barn and the annexe have oil fired central heating benefitting from an oil tank each. Mains drainage, water and electricity are connected to the property. Gigaclear broadband is available (currently not connected). The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a conservation area.