Barrow, Boddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51

Set in a glorious semi-rural setting, The Barn is a characterful and imaginative conversion of a arange of traditional farm buildings that now offer flexible family accommodation surrounding a very private south west facing courtyard and heated swimming pool.

Arranged over two floors and around a central galleried reception hall, the accommodation boasts excellent proportions with a number of attractive detailed features such as exposed beams, parquet flooring and a red brick ingle nook fireplace complete with wood burner in the drawing room. Numerous windows take in multiple aspects of the gardens and grounds and mean each of the rooms fill with natural light.

Arranged around a central island, looking out onto the patio through large picture windows, the kitchen is fitted with a range of units on two sides under a granite work surface and incorporates a dishwasher, electric hob, fridge freezer and an attractive green three door Aga.

Upstairs, two of the bedrooms enjoy en-suite bathroom facilities and dressing areas, the other two bedrooms overlook the swimming pool and are catered for by the family bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
Set in a private plot extending to some 2.6 acres, the main dwelling sits to the front of the property behind a gated carriage driveway.

Extending to some 100sq meters, on the opposite side of the courtyard, the cottage also enjoys the view over the pool and small self studio on the first floor of the Dutch barn offers further flexibility to the property.

A range of outbuildings, stables, garages and hard standing lends itself to various opportunities other than equestrian usage
although this is a perfect arrangement for a small yard. The paddocks and a old manege to the rear of the property back onto open farmland.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). LPG fired central heating.

Surrounded by open farmland, just 4 miles north-west of Cheltenham and within easy striking distance of junctions 10 & 11 of the M5, the attractive semi-rural hamlet of Barrow occupies a central position within the Severn Vale, nestling between the village of Staverton and the well regarded parish of Boddington.

The area offers a diverse range of recreational facilities and opportunities with excellent access to footpaths and bridleways, a popular public house and restaurant just 2 miles distant and a number of cultural events and festivals in the surrounding towns of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Gloucester.

The nearest of the towns is Cheltenham, a Regency Spa town renowned for its fine architecture, famous gardens, an eclectic mix
of shops, restaurants and boutiques and world renowned schools to include Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham College and Dean Close.

Barrow has excellent local and regional communication links via the M5, the A38 and A40. Train services run from Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester direct to Birmingham New Street and London Paddington respectively with major airports at Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham.

M5 (Junction 11 North & South) 5 miles, Central Cheltenham 5.5 miles, Gloucester 7 miles, Bristol 43 miles, Oxford 46 miles, Birmingham 49 miles, London 105 miles, (distances approximate)