A substantial and versatile detached farmhouse with a large studio annexe, barn, outbuildings and land extending to just over 13 acres and occupying a superb rural location with outstanding views over the adjoining countryside.

Location - Hampen Farm occupies a fine rural location on the edge of the hamlet of Hampen, high on the Western edge of the Cotswold Hills. The nearest village is Andoversford (2.5 miles), providing a range of local facilities including a garage, shop, pubs and a village school. There is also excellent access via the A40 to Cheltenham to the west (circa 6 miles) and Oxford to the East (circa 36 miles). Cheltenham is the regions commercial and cultural centre hosting a broad range of cultural and literary festivals as well as the Cheltenham Races and Cricket Festival. There are very well regarded secondary schools in the vicinity including Balcarras School, Charlton Kings and The Cotswold School, Bourton-on-the-Water and a wide selection of schools in the independent sector including Hatherop Castle, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close and Rendcomb College.

The region provides for a broad range of rural leisure pursuits with point to points at Andoversford, golf at nearby Shipton and Naunton Downs and Water Sports at the Cotswold Waterpark.

The Farmhouse - Hampen Farmhouse comprises a period detached stone farmhouse with subsequent extensions and alterations providing extensive accommodation arranged over two floors. On the ground floor there is a wide reception hall, with open fireplace and a stone floor, a spacious and light drawing room with a timber floor, clearview stove, french doors to the garden and a recessed library area to one end. Also accessed off the central hall is the dining room that interconnects with a studio / office enjoying superb southerly views to the front of the house. There is also a kitchen/breakfast room with Rayburn, a garden room, utility, cloakroom and playroom. The first floor is accessed via two staircases, with three double bedrooms and a shower room accessed via the main stairs and a further guest bedroom with en suite bathroom via a secondary staircase. The accommodation offers potential for further extension or alteration subject to any necessary consents.

Outside - Hampen Farm is approached from the lane via a wide recessed entrance with stone walls to either side with a detached open fronted garage to one side and in turn leading to a five bar timber gate and driveway, which sweeps around the front of the house to the parking area to the side. To the front of the house is a private walled front garden and terrace, which in turn leads to the front door.

The gardens and grounds to Hampen Farm are set principally to the south of the main house being laid to lawn with a Cotswold stone wall partly surrounding and enjoying the particularly fine elevated position and views. At the side there is a former orchard and vegetable garden. The gardens open out to the land adjoining.

The Studio/ Annexe - Set separately from the house and constructed of Cotswold stone elevations under a pitched reconstituted stone tiled roof is the detached Studio Annexe, which extends to approximately 1356 sqft providing light and spacious accommodation comprising an open plan living room with kitchen, dining and seating areas, with a separate ground floor bedroom and shower room. Stairs lead to a first floor bedroom in the eaves.

Set to the rear of the Studio Annexe is a private paved patio area with a detached Workshop/Studio with stable door to the courtyard and separate french doors leading back to the main garden. The workshop has a worktop with two circular small stainless steel sinks with cupboards above and below.

The Farm Yard - Set to the rear of Hampen Farm and locally known as "The Factory" with its own separate access off the lane, is the former yard to Hampen Farm with a substantial Detached Barn being open fronted with corrugated elevations under a pitched roof with concrete floor. Attached is a further open fronted Lean-to Store. The yard has a pair of separate five bar timber gates and a range of mature shrubs and trees surrounding. The yard also provides parking and vehicular access for the Studio/Annexe.

The Land - The land is set principally to the south of Hampen Farm immediately adjoining the gardens and grounds and extends to approximately 11 acres and is currently arranged as a paddock/field of approximately 6 acres, with a further 5 acres of the adjoining field (this is currently unfenced). See attached plan. In all the property extends to just over 13 acres.

Entitlements & Wayleaves - The land is sold with the benefit of all rights of way (whether public or private), light, support, drainage, water supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all wayleaves for poles, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the General Information, particulars or special conditions of the sale or otherwise and subject to all outgoings or charges connected with or chargeable whether mentioned or not.

Services - Mains Electricity and Water are connected to the property. Private Drainage and Oil-fired central heating.

Local Authority - Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PX ([use Contact Agent Button]) .

Council Tax - Hampen Farm House: Council Tax band G. Rate Payable for 2023/ 2024: £3,348.07
Hampen Farm Studio: Council Tax band C. Rate Payable for 2023/ 2024: £1,785.63

Energy Performance Certificates (Epc) - Hampen Farm House EPC rating band E.
Hampen Farm Studio EPC rating band D.

Rights Of Way - There are no public rights of way affecting the property.

Tenure - Hampen Farm is Sold Freehold with vacant possession. The Studio / Annexe is currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. 5 Acres of land (unfenced) is currently cropped by the local farmer. Further details available from the Agents.

Directions Gl54 5Rh - From the A40 at Andoversford take the A436 towards Bourton-on-the Water. Continue for approximately 2 miles until you reach the top of the hill, and take the turning right opposite the row of cottages, signposted to Hampen village. This road is currently a "No Through" road and Hampen Farm can be found after a short distance on the right hand side.