5 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning, contemporary barn conversion situated within expansive gardens in a coveted setting within the Cotswold Water Park.

Description

East Barn was formerly a detached, open-sided agricultural barn situated on the edge of the highly desirable village of Poole Keynes, on the western fringes of the Cotswold Water Park. The property is located amongst beautiful countryside, over which there are stunning views across the surrounding farmland, grass paddocks and woodland. In 2023 the haybarn was converted into a striking contemporary barn conversion, built of honeyed Cotswold stone to the front and clad in timber to the rear, under a slate roof. The construction utilises a number of modern energy saving features, including a mechanical heat recovery system, an air source heat pump and energy efficient A+ rated windows. The original exposed steel girders, and use of natural materials such as larchwood and glass, create an exceptionally stylish home which is 'future proofed', offering comfortable living and beautifully appointed accommodation for many years to come. Inside and out, the house is immaculately presented and ready for immediate occupation.

Particular highlights include the galleried entrance hall, attractive open plan kitchen and living area, range cooker, country-style cabinetry and Belfast sink. The room serves as the centre of the home, and is open plan with an L-shaped living space creating room for a dining and seating area; bifold doors opening to the garden extend the living space outside in the warmer months. There’s also a separate sitting room to the rear of the house, a snug/study, a utility room for laundry machines and a cloakroom with WC. Upstairs there are five good-size bedrooms including a main bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room, plus two additional bath/shower rooms.

Outside
East Barn is approached over a gated gravel driveway with space for several vehicles at the front. The gardens of in excess of 0.4 acres are mostly lawned and wrap around the house, with hedges around the boundary and great potential for further landscaping. To the rear of the house there is a lovely courtyard area with plenty of space for garden furniture.

Location

Poole Keynes is a small Cotswold village with a village hall and a church; day-to-day amenities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Somerford Keynes, Oaksey, Ewen and Kemble, the latter with its train station. Cirencester and Swindon, the two major towns in the area, are both within easy driving distance and provide comprehensive but differing shopping, commercial and recreational amenities. The village is also situated in the Cotswold Water Park providing water sports, walking, cycling, riding and golf opportunities. The Thames Path passes to the east of the village. There are also leisure centres in Cirencester and Cricklade.

Communications are first class with a direct service from Kemble (about 2.5 miles) to London Paddington taking approximately 80 minutes. Both the M4 and M5 are easily accessible via the A417/419 dual carriageways.

The local area has a wide selection of highly regarded schools in both the public and private sectors and the property is within the catchment for both Kingshill and Deer Park Schools in Cirencester. Private schools include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Prior Park in Cricklade as well as the schools and colleges in Cheltenham.





Directions

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From Cirencester, proceed south out of town on Love Lane and at the roundabout, take the third exit onto Wilkinson Road. Continue at the roundabout onto Spratsgate Lane and after half a mile turn right onto an unnamed country lane, driving for about two miles. Enter the village of Ewen and turn right and then immediately left, following the signs for Poole Keynes. On entering the village, follow the road around to the right, passing the church on the left and the village hall on the right. The property will be found on the right-hand side after about half a mile.

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Air-source heat pump. Underfloor heating. Mechanical heat recovery system.