Coberley Road, Coberley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53

A beautifully appointed period country home in the village of Coberley, sited in grounds totaling c2.75 acres, stabling, an outbuilding with planning granted to create a two-bedroom annex and a further outbuilding with a barn and garage.

Description
Properties of this scale, architectural merit and equestrian offering rarely come to the market in this quintessential Cotswold pocket. Historically, Dowmans Farm was originally two 17th century cottages that were brought together in the early 1900’s to create the substantial home you see today. This marriage of eras has resulted in a wonderful blend of period grandeur and modern interiors that the current owners have implemented, all cleverly conceived to retain the very special original features that make Dowmans Farm the most comfortable and inviting home throughout. Spanning internally over 4490 Sq Ft of immaculate accommodation set out over two floors of living, bedroom and entertaining space in addition to stabling, a vaulted barn with planning, garage and open barn, two paddocks and land totaling 2.75 acres

The layout is extremely practical and follows the C shape in which the house presents externally facing toward the principal courtyard.

The entrance hall is central to the accommodation and introduces the reception space and the oak staircase that rises to the upper floor. There is a fine choice of living rooms at Dowmans Farm, the more intimate, informal sitting room has light panelled walls in contrast to the wooden flooring and beamed ceilings, stone mullion windows allow for a charming view and a wood burning stove provides a focal point. The drawing room is positioned to the end of the house, a large room that also centres around a wood burning stove set within an Inglenook fireplace. There is ample space for a dining table. A door leads to a charming library which also enjoys a lovely outlook and has fitted shelving ideal for books. There is a secondary entrance point from the side of the house into the drawing room which could also be used as a study if a prospective owner so required.

The westerly side of the house is arranged around a beautiful kitchen, utilities and an informal sitting room. The kitchen itself is a wonderful room, well-appointed with a range of contemporary units, high-end integrated appliances and an Aga style cooker within the Inglenook. From here there is access to a walk-in pantry and further to the boot room that offers outside access. A charming family/play room with valley views is situated beyond.

Dowmans Farm has a beautiful balance of bedroom accommodation, all positioned over the first floor, which is rare to find in a period home. The principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe with fitted cabinetry and a beautiful, more contemporary en suite bathroom. The five further bedrooms have been well-designed to offer a bathroom to serve two of the double bedrooms and shower room is positioned close to the three remaining rooms.


The Gardens and Grounds.
The approach to Dowmans Farm is charming, typifying the scenes that make these Cotswold villages so highly sought after. The sweeping driveway provides an impressive first entrance as it meanders around the side of the property, past the stables and into the courtyard for parking in front of the garaging and outbuilding. The immediate, more formal gardens surround the house in various areas which are laid to lawn with mature planting, borders and a parkland style fence providing a well-established setting that is idyllic for a house of this stature. The acreage, including paddocks, extends to circa 2.75 acres, ideal for a small holding. Up to 8 stables, a tack room and a hard standing provide equestrian facilities, with two timber gates leading directly to the paddocks.

The Outbuildings and Garaging
The stable block is substantial, comprising 8 loose boxes and a tack room. To the far end of the stable block, above three of the loose boxes, there is a double storey loft room that the owners use as a magnificent home gym, although it offers various other options for usage. Planning has been granted to create an annex from this area, which would include two bedrooms, a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom over two floors. This would be an excellent addition to the main house, ideal as a residential dwelling ideal for dependent relatives, holiday let or guest quarters.

Garage.
There is a further outbuilding that has been divided in two to create garaging to one side and an open barn, ideal for storage to the other.

Planning Application Number - Cotswolds District Council) 23/00960/FUL

Situation
Coberley is, without doubt, one of The Cotswolds most sought-after villages and as such homes here rarely come to the market. Picturesque and quintessential, the village is set within An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, well known for its beautiful walking and riding countryside. With an active community and exceptional primary school, Coberley C of E, this is a village for both families and professionals alike. The neighbouring village of Cowley has the beautiful Cowley Manor with its gym, spa and wonderful dining options. There is an excellent public house and village farm shop in Cockleford and a short drive a little further on, is a well-stocked mini shop with a post office in Colesbourne. Coberley is idyllic for those seeking a country and town lifestyle, offering a rare balance of a rural setting yet close to both Cirencester and Cheltenham, two cultural centres offering exceptional day to day facilities, shopping, and leisure. Cheltenham is extremely accessible, only six miles, a beautiful town that offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle which is well regarded for its lively restaurant culture and world-renowned schools including The Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham College and Dean Close. As well as superb educational facilities the town is well known for the many literary and music festivals that it holds as well as the cricket and National Hunt festivals. From Primrose Cottage, there is easy access to the M5 and the M4 via the A417/419, with a train service to London Paddington from Cheltenham Spa station.

Services
Council – Cotswold District council
BT Telephone Line and Gigaclear

Services, Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating.