A beautifully appointed stone farmhouse enjoying an idyllic village setting.
Thought to date from the 17th century, Dowmans Farm is a quintessential Cotswold stone farm house. Having undergone a significant programme of works by the current vendors, the property now shows to an exemplary standard with stylish interiors, beautiful original features and sympathetic design.
Entered by way of a traditional reception hall, the light and airy accommodation is set over two floors and equates to 4,491 sq. ft of living space. The farm house enjoys a plethora of spacious reception rooms, not least the sitting room with a beautiful inglenook fireplace and an inset log burning stove with exposed ceiling joists. The formal drawing room is equally as impressive: with oak flooring and overhead beams it leads to a study and a separate library. The country-style kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances, AGA and has generous dining space. Doors open to a versatile family room together with a useful boot room which has a pedestrian door opening to the side.
The first floor consists of six double bedrooms together with a beautifully appointed bathroom and shower room. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, enjoying far-reaching countryside views, it is served by a highly stylish en suite, fitted with a free standing bath and a walk-in double shower. In addition there is a walk-in dressing room with plentiful storage and hanging rails. All bedrooms are in excellent decorative order with vaulted ceilings and pleasant rural views.
The gardens are a fabulous extension of the property: in all totalling 2.68 acres (to include a mixture of formal gardens and paddocks). Accessed via secure wooden gates, the stoned-drive sweeps to the principal entrance, stables and stone outbuildings. Laid to a manicured lawn interspersed with herbaceous beds, established borders, mature trees, shrubs and plants. Bounded by a Cotswold stone wall, there is a charming paved courtyard with raised beds: affording the idyllic place to rest, relax or entertain it offers complete privacy with an imposing Cotswold stone wall.
The outbuildings are an outstanding feature. In addition to a home gym, there is an open barn, garage and a 8 stable boxes and a tack room. Affording untold potential (subject to the necessary planning) they are ripe for conversion and/or extension works.
Agent note: There is planning permission for the conversion of the barn and two of the stables to a two-storey, two bedroom residential dwelling. Planning reference (Cotswolds District Council) 23/00960/FUL
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This is one of the most impressive homes I've had the privilege of marketing. The understated style together with it's natural charm, warmth and character makes for the ultimate country home: a complete joy!
Phil BatesProperty agent