7 bedroom detached house for sale

Folly Farm is one of four houses that once formed part of the original estate. It blends period charm with contemporary scale and design. Extending to 4,922 sq ft, this unlisted home has been thoughtfully arranged for modern living, with the kitchen, dining room and sitting room flowing seamlessly to create an impressive and adaptable family space. The current owners have refurbished the ground floor, installing reclaimed oak flooring throughout. The kitchen also connects to a well‑designed walk‑in larder, cloakroom, utility room and boot room. On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite enjoys captivating views across the valley. Four additional bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate cloakroom complete this level, with all rooms benefiting from exceptional natural light and far‑reaching southerly views. A second staircase leads to the top floor, which offers two further guest bedrooms and an additional bathroom.

The main garden is predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature shrubs, beech hedging and an apple orchard. To the east, a walled kitchen garden provides further appeal. Formerly a duck farm, the 30 acres of land also features four spring‑fed lakes which interconnect during winter, creating a thriving habitat for wildlife.

Folly Farm is situated 2.8 miles from Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, set within the Windrush Valley. Bourton offers a variety of everyday amenities, including shops, a doctor’s surgery, banking services, solicitors and a dentist. The market town of Stow‑on‑the‑Wold lies 6.4 miles to the north and is known for its independent shops, antiques, boutiques, galleries, bookshops and artisan food outlets. Daylesford Organic and The Bamford Club are located approximately 10 miles away, offering a renowned farm shop, café, restaurant, spa and members’ club.

Folly Farm is well placed for a wide choice of state and independent schools. Cold Aston Primary School, highly regarded locally, is situated in the neighbouring village. The Cotswold School, a respected and successful 11–18 academy, is also close by. Further afield, Cheltenham provides an exceptional range of educational options, including Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College and Dean Close.

Recreational opportunities in the surrounding area include padel at Far Peak, golf at Burford and Naunton Downs, polo at Cirencester Park, racing at Cheltenham and water sports at Cotswold Water Park. Numerous walking routes are nearby, including the Cotswold Way and the Gloucestershire Way. The Fosse Way provides direct north‑south access, linking to the Midlands and to Cirencester. The A40 connects Cheltenham to Oxford, joining the M40 at Junction 8. Kingham Station (11.4 miles) offers regular services to London Paddington, with journey times from 1 hour 18 minutes.