Shoecroft Barn

Bibury, Cirencester, GL7 5NL

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At a glance

 Grade II listed 4 bedroom Shoecroft Barn  Planning permission to extend living space  Situated overlooking Bibury trout farm  20 rearing and stock ponds  Potential alternative uses for earth ponds (subject to planning)  Available with Bibury Trout Farm and visitor centre, or as a separate lot.  Site extending to 7 acres (2.8ha) Grade II listed barn conversion in the beautiful village of Bibury The Property

The south-facing Shoecroft Barn is positioned overlooking Bibury Trout Farm. A Grade II Listed barn conversion providing living accommodation on two upper floors with storage on the lower floor.

Location The property is located in the village of Bibury in the heart of the Cotswolds, 6.5 miles from Cirencester and 10 miles from Burford. It is within easy reach of Cheltenham (22 miles) and the motorway network, M5 Junction 11A (20 miles). Mainline train service at Kemble (12 miles) to London Paddington (80 minutes).

Bibury Village Bibury Trout Farm stands in the centre of the village, which is at the heart of the Cotswold tourist trail. The village of Bibury itself was famously referred to as the ‘most beautiful village in England’ by William Morris. On the banks of the river Coln, Bibury itself is rich in both history and nature. The cottages known as Arlington Row are believed to have been built around 1380 as a monastic wool store and later converted into weavers' cottages in the 17th century.

Shoecroft Barn A traditional barn converted on the first and second floors together with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Planning permission has been granted to convert the ground floor workshops and incorporate them into the main house.

Outside A range of traditional buildings.

The Land Extending to approximately 7 acres (2.8 ha). There are 20 rearing and stock ponds with a water area of 1.5 acres (0.6 ha) currently forming part of Bibury Trout Farm.

Development Potential There is the potential subject to planning to amalgamate a number of the stock ponds to create either a private or commercial fishing lake.

The land also has the potential to be suitable as a potential glamping site. Alternatively the land and water could be leased back to the new owner of Bibury Trout Farm and Visitor Centre.

Services Shoecroft Barn has the benefit of mains water, 3-phase electricity and septic tank drainage.

Council Tax Shoecroft Barn – Council Tax Band G Council Tax payable 2018/19 £2,700

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The land also has the potential to be suitable as a potential glamping site. Alternatively the land and water could be leased back to the new owner of Bibury Trout Farm and Visitor Centre.

Agents’ Notes Measurements Any areas, measurements or distances referred to as Tenure & Possession approximate are given as a guide and are not precise. If The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers possession on completion. must rely on their own enquiries.

Rights of Way & Easements Important Notice The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Fenn Wright for themselves and the Vendor of this property existing Rights of Way, whether public or private, light, whose Agents they are, give notice that: support, drainage, water and electricity supplied in other rights obligations, easements, quasi-easements and The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially restrictive covenants or all existing proposed wayleaves for correct overall description for the guidance of intending masts, staves, cables, drains, water and gas and other purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not. contract. Prospective purchaser/s and lessees should seek their own professional advice. Consumer Protection Regulations Under the regulations, what we say or publish about a All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition property must not be false or misleading and we must and if necessary permissions for use and occupation and provide certain material information to enable a potential their details are given in good faith and believed to be viewer or purchaser to take an informed transactional correct. Any intending purchaser/s should not rely on them decision. as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy There is the potential (subject to planning) to amalgamate a number of the stock ponds to create either a private or commercial fishing lake.

themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the Photographs taken: 2018 correctness of each of them. Particulars prepared: November 2018

No person in the employment of Fenn Wright has any Guide Price authority to make or give any representation or warranty, Offers in excess of £1,100,000 whether in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf Note to Buyers of the Vendors. Bibury Trout Farm is for sale as whole with Shoecroft Barn. The vendor will consider selling Shoecroft Barn in its No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses immediate curtilage as a separate lot, for purchasers not incurred by any intending purchaser/s in inspecting interested in the additional land and lakes. properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn. Viewing Strictly by Appointment Through: Local Authority Fenn Wright Cotswold District Council 1 Tollgate East Trinity Road Stanway Cirencester Colchester Gloucestershire CO3 8RS GL7 1PX T: 01206 216555 T: 01285 623000 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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Directions

Shoecroft Barn is located close to the centre of Bibury. Take the Ablington road, opposite the Swan Hotel. The entrance to Shoecroft Barn is located on the left, after 300m. (postcode: GL7 5NL).

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