Barn conversion for sale in Convent Lane, Woodchester, Stroud GL5

A stunning barn conversion beautifully laid out and stylishly presented with A magnificent landscaped garden of circa 1.2 acres

Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Garden/Dining Room, Home Office, Ground Floor Bedroom, Large Cloakroom with Shower, Two First Floor Bedrooms, the Principal with En-suite, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Double Garage, Landscaped Garden Circa 1.2 Acres, Parking for Several Cars

Description

Redwood Barn is a superbly proportioned barn conversion with well-thought out living spaces that work equally well for everyday living as for hosting family and friends. The main entrance opens into a spacious kitchen, which sets the tone for the remainder of the house; carefully designed living spaces which combine functionality with charm. Fitted units in calming grey and blue hues, provide plentiful storage including built-in appliances and a Falcon Range Cooker and room for a dining table. Steps lead down to a sensational sitting room with vaulted ceiling, oak flooring and a wood burning stove creating a warming focal point to the room. Double doors open from the sitting room to the landscaped garden and patio, making this an ideal room for entertaining in the warmer months. A garden room leads off the sitting room, currently used as a dining room but working equally well as a second reception or snug and again opening to the garden via handsome glazed oak doors. A home office is located off the kitchen, together with a spacious cloakroom with shower and a useful laundry cupboard for hiding away the washing machine. A good sized double bedroom with impressive beams, is also located on the ground floor. The first floor comprises two double bedrooms, the principal with en-suite bathroom and wonderful views looking towards Woodchester Valley Vineyard and Rodborough Common. A Jack and Jill bathroom services the second bedroom which has magical views of Woodchester's historic Convent. Both bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes.

The grounds at Redwood Barn are spectacular. Beautifully landscaped and comprising various 'rooms' within the garden, there are numerous seating and patio areas in which to relax and soak up the tranquil surroundings. Topiary hedging, a rill water feature, dove cot and well-stocked borders, create a garden filled with romance. A large sloping lawn/paddock, with three handsome redwoods and mature fruit trees. Lies beyond the formal garden, with magical views overlooking Atcombe Court Lake. There is a separate gated access to the lower section of the paddock. An alarmed double garage with storage over and a good sized driveway, provide ample parking.

Location

One of the key attributes of Redwood Barn is its stunning location. Tucked away along a meandering country lane, the property benefits from a magnificent rural outlook overlooking a lake and neighbouring the award winning Woodchester Valley Vineyard. The market towns of Nailsworth, Tetbury, Minchinhampton and Stroud are all within easy reach, offering a wide range of independent retailers, restaurants and coffee shops. Stroud has an award winning Farmers' Market as well as a large Waitrose and three other supermarkets, multiplex cinema, provincial theatre and 2 grammar schools. The surrounding countryside is a great source of walks, together with numerous country pubs and restaurants. For sporting enthusiasts, there are three challenging golf courses in nearby Minchinhampton.

One of the key draws to the area is the excellent choice of schools in both the state and private sector with sought after grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham and a broad choice of schools in the private sector. Cheltenham has several popular private schools including Cheltenham Ladies and Cheltenham College and there there is also Wycliffe in Stonehouse and Beaudesert Park in nearby Minchinhampton. Woodchester also has a popular primary school.

The house is well located for transport links with easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways. There are also regular mainline train services from Stroud station into London Paddington, from circa 90 minutes.
Motorway M5 J13 Stroud - 4.5 miles, Motorway M4 J18 Old Sodbury (Bath/Bristol) - 17 miles, Stroud Railway Station - 3 miles, Cirencester (central) - 13 miles, Cheltenham (central) - 17 miles, Bristol Temple Meads - 35 miles, Bath (central) - 30 miles. Distances are approximate.

Directions

The property is most easily found by leaving Stroud on the A46 in the direction of Nailsworth. After a couple of miles you will see a right hand turning to Frogmarsh. Turn right into Frogmarsh and after a short distance take the left hand turn into Convent Lane. Follow the lane up the hill for circa half a mile where you will find the entrance to Redwood Barn on the right hand side.