Thrupp Lane, Thrupp, Stroud

A handsome 5 bedroom country house with extensive outbuildings, stable block and beautifully landscaped garden and grounds including pastureland, wildflower meadow, orchard and woodland, extending to 15 acres

Description - Yew Tree Farm offers a substantial and handsome Grade II Listed country house. Dating back to the 1600s, the former farmhouse exudes historic charm with a host of period features including original fireplaces and beams. Enveloped by 15 acres of garden and grounds, it's rare to find such an extensive property within such easy reach of Stroud town centre. The property has undergone subtle upgrades including ceiling insulation and double glazing to maximise energy efficiency.

A lavender lined path leads to an impressive main entrance, setting the tone to the remainder of this beautifully proportioned home. Three reception rooms provide ample living and entertaining space. A magnificent inglenook fireplace with wood burner creates a warming focal point in the main sitting room, along with stunning aged beams. An Aga positioned in the dining room is ideal for overflow cooking or the perfect 'cosy up.' A spacious home office could easily be adapted to form part of a self-contained annexe with its own access, cloakroom with shower and staircase to bedrooms above.

The kitchen forms part of a later Victorian addition the house with a more recent oak and zinc extension adding a lovely contemporary dimension. The kitchen is clearly the heart of the home and this light-filled and spacious room is ideal for hosting informal suppers with family and friends. Double doors open from the kitchen dining area to a sheltered patio area, the perfect spot for a morning coffee or alfresco dining. Stylish fitted units provide ample discreet storage with practical wooden worktops for food preparation. A useful utility/boot room, completes the ground floor.

Five bedrooms and two family bathrooms are located across the upper floors, accessed via two staircases. All of the bedrooms have been thoughtfully laid out to provide both comfort and plentiful storage and all of the rooms benefit from period features, along with pretty views over the garden and grounds. The principal bedroom is a wonderfully spacious dual aspect room with deep stone window sills and aged beams.

The garden is set to the front and rear of the house with well-stocked borders and mature trees. There is ample parking on the brick paved yard alongside the barn.

Outbuildings & Grounds - The outbuildings and grounds are a real feature of the property. A large barn creates plentiful storage together with 3 adjoining small stables, a workshop, car port and store room. Planning has been favourably discussed (though not submitted) with Stroud District Council to convert the barn into a 3 bed separate dwelling.

The land comprises circa 15 acres in total with 6 acres currently rented to Redhorse Foundation, alongside a separate stable block with 6 stables and a tack room/office and sand manege (39.5m x 20m). There is an option to extend the current equestrian tenancy, if wished.

The remainder of the land is divided into paddocks including a wild flower meadow, an orchard planted with 100 fruit trees, along with an area of woodland at the top of the paddocks. Several ponds are fed by natural spring water with an overflow waterfall from the upper to the lower pond. An extensive kitchen garden offers the opportunity to live the self-sufficient 'good life.'