Upper Coberley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53

A wonderful, detached period farmhouse with an exquisite Yiangou designed extension, a range of period outbuildings with potential, and about 20 acres, located just to the south of Cheltenham.

Upper Coberley Farm enjoys a fantastic location, perfectly positioned between Cheltenham and Cirencester. While well-connected to both towns, it remains immersed in the rolling hills and valleys of the Cotswold countryside, offering a highly sought-after rural setting.

Originally built in the early 1800s, this substantial detached home has been beautifully extended and completely renovated by the current owners over their 20-year tenure. The result is a seamless blend of modern convenience and period charm, with features such as underfloor heating, contemporary glazing, and an upgraded heating system, all while preserving the character of the original home with stone fireplaces and exposed beams.

The property sits within picturesque formal gardens, enjoying stunning panoramic views over the Cotswold Hills. Beyond the gardens, the land and outbuildings extend up the hillside, making it ideal for use as a smallholding.

The house is beautifully presented, featuring modern fixtures and fittings with an elegant, neutral décor throughout. A welcoming reception hall leads to the two formal reception rooms at the front of the original house before opening into the stunning kitchen, dining, and living space.

The kitchen is exceptionally light and airy, with tall French windows and overhead roof lights flooding the space with natural light. At its heart is a bespoke kitchen with an impressive AGA—a true staple of any country home. This space seamlessly connects to the garden terrace, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor flow. Adjoining the kitchen are a snug, study, and a boot room, which links through to a laundry room and cloakroom with WC. There’s also a useful cellar for additional storage.

Upstairs, the fabulous principal suite boasts a dressing room and en suite shower room, complemented by five further bedrooms, serviced by three further bath/shower rooms.

Upper Coberley Farm enjoys a spectacular position within the Cotswold Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by rolling countryside, grassland, arable farmland, and woodland. The property itself extends to around 20 acres, making it ideal for a variety of uses including for horses, with paddocks for grazing, stabling, a tack room, and an all-weather rubber and fibre exercise arena. Riders will also appreciate the fantastic hacking right on the doorstep, with access to country lanes, bridlepaths, and headlands.

Additional outbuildings include garaging, a car port, and a detached stone barn, with a versatile space above the garage currently used as a home office and gym. Planning permission is in place to convert this into holiday accommodation, offering an exciting opportunity for future development. The remaining outbuildings offer lots of further potential, subject to any necessary planning consents.

The generous gravel driveway provides ample private parking, while the lawned gardens, set to the side and rear of the house, feature mature trees, a duck pond, a productive kitchen garden, and a lovely terrace—perfect for alfresco dining in the warmer months.

Situation:

Upper Coberley is a charming rural hamlet, nestled in the rolling hills and valleys of the Cotswolds, just a mile west of Coberley village. Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this stunning countryside is predominantly agricultural, featuring a mix of picturesque parkland, woodland, and traditional pasture.

The nearby villages of Cowley and Cockleford offer fantastic local amenities, including Cowley Manor, a luxury hotel, spa, and restaurant, and the much-loved Green Dragon pub, known for its great food and warm atmosphere. Families will appreciate the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated Coberley C of E Primary School, along with an excellent choice of schools in Cheltenham, including the highly regarded Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College and Dean Close to name but a few.

For leisure, golfers are spoilt for choice with nearby courses such as Star Golf, Cotswold Hills, and Lilley Brook Golf Club. Nature lovers will enjoy Crickley Hill Country Park (1.8 miles), a haven for wildlife with stunning trails and panoramic views stretching over Gloucester and towards the Brecon Beacons. The area is also a hub for National Hunt racing and equestrian pursuits.

Cheltenham itself offers a fantastic range of educational, sporting, and leisure facilities, while Cirencester—a historic market town with Roman roots—boasts great shopping, excellent schools, and a charming wool market.

For commuters, Junction 11a of the M5 provides easy access to both Birmingham and Bristol, while Kemble station offers direct trains to London Paddington in around 1 hour 10 minutes. Cheltenham Spa station also runs frequent services to Birmingham and Bristol Temple Meads, making this an exceptionally well-connected location.

Important Information:

Planning Permission: Planning permission was granted for the conversion of an outbuilding into holiday accommodation on 10th March 2021 under application number 20/0261/FUL. On the 22nd of April 2024, under application number 24/00432/CLEUD, work was considered to have commenced and therefore the original planning permission remains live in perpetuity. For more information, please visit the Cotswold District Council planning portal.

Services: Mains electricity, private water, private drainage, oil fired central heating and hot water.

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Tenure: Freehold.

Local Authority: Cotswold Borough Council

Council Tax Band: Band G.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with Jackson Stops.