A striking barn conversion with equestrian facilities occupying an enviable rural setting with views to match.

Description

Compton Barn is a striking four-bedroom barn conversion built from mellow brick set under a pitched tiled roof. Occupying an idyllic rural setting with outstanding views, the barn is in good decorative order and benefits from light and airy accommodation throughout. There are numerous superb features, most notably the oak flooring, exposed timbers and flagstone floor.

Entered via a bright and welcoming entrance hall, the layout is perfect for family life. The large dining room/entrance provides a wonderful space for entertaining with wood burner and doors to the paved terrace.

The modern country-style kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances, and three-oven Everhot range cooker with hot plates and induction hob. The kitchen boasts attractive views across the garden to the paddocks and countryside beyond.

A small lobby with split door to paved terrace provides access to the large downstairs shower room with cloakroom facilities.

The lobby leads to the showcase of the barn, the superb sitting room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a commanding fireplace with wood-burning stove. The sitting room benefits from full-height windows, countryside views, and double doors leading to the paved terrace and garden beyond.

In addition there is a charming snug, a fitted utility room, a dedicated study and a ground floor bedroom equipped with a well appointed en suite.

The first floor consists of three further bedrooms. The principal suite has generous wardrobe space and an attractive en suite with Jack and Jill basins. Bedroom three and four are served by a separate family bathroom.

The front is laid to substantial areas of lawn, interspersed with mature trees, shrubs and plants, the part-gravelled drive sweeps to the principal entrance. In addition to the double garage there is ample parking and turning space for horse trailers and lorries.

The formal rear garden is principally laid to lawn with a paved terrace that borders the barn. Bounded by hedgerow and fencing the rear garden is dog-proof.

Adjoining the formal garden are two paddocks, totalling 6.87 acres with one field shelter. The gardens and paddocks have wonderful views of orchards, May Hill, and the rolling countryside. There are three stables, a hay store, a log store and a tack room.

Location

The location enjoys a pretty rural setting, with abundant country walks from the door. There's good access to local and regional communications including the A417 and M50. The M50 provides direct access eastbound to the M5 and westbound to Monmouthshire and the Welsh borders.

Gloucester, Cheltenham and Ledbury have an array of shops, bars, and restaurants. London Paddington is approximately 1 hour 46 minutes from Gloucester.

Square Footage: 2,860 sq ft


Acreage: 6.87 Acres

Additional Info

Services connected: Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, LPG fired central heating.

Local Authority: Forest of Dean District Council. Band E.

Directions: Located half-way between Redmarley and Newent, the entrance to Compton Barn is directly opposite Pool Hill Road.