Barnsley Hill Farm
Bibury, Gloucestershire An immaculately presented property in the Coln Valley
Barnsley Hill Farm, Bibury, Gloucestershire, GL7 5LY
Bibury 0.5 miles, Barnsley 1.5 miles, Cirencester 4.5 miles, Burford 12 miles, M4 (J15) 21 miles, M5 (J11A) 18 miles, London 80 miles
Key features: 7,417 sq ft of accommodation in the main house
2,162 sq ft barn
Indoor leisure complex including: Spa, Swimming pool, Sauna, Steam room, Hot tub, Changing room, Cloakroom, Large secure storage barn/garaging, Scandinavian lodge
Beautiful courtyard garden, Wild flower garden, Parkland, Semi-wooded areas and paddock, Long approach, Landscaped gardens and grounds, Distance views
In all about 11.5 acres Location Barnsley Hill Farm is beautifully located at the end of a long drive in a position enjoying spectacular views over the Cotswolds. The house sits within approximately 11.5 acres and is surrounded by unspoilt Cotswold countryside. The nearby neighbouring villages of Barnsley and Bibury offer popular pubs and restaurants and the renowned Boutique Hotel, Barnsley House.
About 4.5 miles away is the Roman market town of Cirencester. Cirencester offers a variety of shops and restaurants including a large Waitrose.
Communications Communications are excellent with nearby Swindon, Kemble and Charlbury train stations providing direct trains to London Paddington. The M5, M4 and M40 are also easily reached.
Sporting Sporting opportunities in the area are extensive. The Cotswolds are loved by walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Sporting attractions include golf at Cirencester and Highworth and horse racing at Cheltenham and Newbury. The farm lies within the VWH Hunt country with excellent shooting available in the area.
Education Education in the area is excellent with private schools including Hatherop Castle School, Rendcomb College and Beaudesert Park School, with further schools and colleges in the Cheltenham and Oxford areas.
Barnsley Hill Farm Barnsley Hill Farm is presented to an exceptionally high standard. This spacious 5 bedroom country property overlooks some of the finest views in the Cotswolds. Set back from the quiet country lane, the property offers privacy, security and seclusion.
The property was designed to be sustainable and energy efficient with the majority of the property being newly built.
The core of the house centres around the fabulous reception room with full height, semi-reflective glazed walls making the house naturally light. From the ground floor all the way through to the exposed timber beams it reminds you of the wonderful history of this building. From the reception room there are 4 bi-folding doors opening onto the south facing private courtyard with a koi carp pond and water fountain.
A state of the art kitchen with large glass doors opens onto the outside entertaining area. These can be open throughout the year offering far reaching views over the tranquil rural landscape.
Beyond is an impressive dining room with wine store.
The property is not listed and is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Amenities Pubs and restaurants in the area are outstanding with the likes of The Village Pub (in Barnsley), the Wheatsheaf Inn in Northleach, and The Swan in Southrop; all within close proximity. The renowned Daylesford Farm Shop is equally convenient.
Gardens and grounds Surrounding the property are beautifully maintained gardens and grounds with lighting and security systems.
Fabulous mature trees and parkland as well as wild flower meadows ensure the whole property is enjoyed throughout the seasons.
Outbuildings To the rear of the plot is a 200m² secure barn providing excellent garaging which could easily be converted to provide additional accommodation, stabling or many future uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.
There is extensive gravel parking and estate maintenance yard.
This peaceful and tranquil property has a complete feeling of quality and luxury and has been maintained to the highest of standards throughout. Services Technical data Mains electricity, private water Many of the windows and doors Communication systems through A high-tech lighting system, Security system providing and private drainage (treatment in the house have a film tint that the house include a Panasonic designed by Helver provides perimeter CCTV and internal security, plant), oil-fired under floor central prevents the sun from damaging digital telephone system providing pre-set mood lighting both inside including automatic heating. Broadband is available. furniture. complete communications the house and in the immediate gates enabling access to be monitored throughout the property and phone gardens, as well as the pool area. at all times. The pool room has a dedicated points and wireless connections are ventilation system with special available in every room. The Wi-Fi and data cabling has been There is a music system in the house vents to keep the glass walls clear. extended to the workshop area. which is streamed through to the main rooms, including the pool room.
Barnsley Hill Farm
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES763454). NOT TO SCALE
Environment and Eco-living Fixtures and fittings Directions (GL7 5LY) Particular focus was given to air Only those mentioned in these sales From Cirencester take the A4425 tightness, ensuring that minimum particulars are included in the sale. through the village of Barnsley. energy consumption is used. All others, such as fitted curtains, Continue for approximately Heat recovery systems installed light fittings, garden ornaments 2 miles towards Bibury. At the ensuring that the air is completely etc., are specifically excluded but crossroads just before entering changed in the property once every may be made available by Bibury take a right turn signposted two hours, replacing any stale separate negotiation. to Poulton/Fairford and continue air with fresh warm dry filtered for approximately half a mile. air. Heat exchangers ensure that Local authority Take the first turning on the right Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the the outgoing hot air heats up the Cotswold District Council. which is a tarmac drive heading permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES763454). NOT TO SCALE incoming fresh air. Telephone 01285 623 000. up the side of an arable field. Continue to the automatic gate. The property has rainwater Viewing Please note that Satnav will not harvesters collecting run off from Strictly by prior appointment always take you directly to this the roofs into a storage tank. through Strutt & Parker, entrance. Do not follow the In addition there are 45 solar Cirencester – 01285 653 101, signs to Quarry Hill Farm off panels out of sight on the south Country Department – 020 7318 the Barnsley/Bibury Road. side of the barn. 5095.
The highest quality insulation has been used.
EPC rating E. Floorplans for Barnsley Hill Farm, Illustration for identifi cation Bibury, Gloucestershire GL7 5LY purposes only. Not to scale.
Approx gross internal area*: *As defi ned by RICS – Code of Measuring Practice. House: 7,417ft2 = 689m2 Barn: 2,162ft2 = 200m2 Total: 9,579ft2 = 889m2
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