Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8

A beautifully presented home in a hugely desirable village close to Tetbury

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Just a stone’s throw from the leafy walks of Westonbirt Arboretum, Millers sits quietly at the heart of a small, characterful development of converted barns and former farm buildings—each with its own story to tell. Once part of Home Farm, this house is no ordinary conversion; it is an inspired transformation that honours its agricultural past while embracing an elegant, modern country lifestyle.

Approached via a charming courtyard, the entrance – double doors straight into the kitchen – sets the tone. This is no formal reception; it's an invitation into the soul of the home. The kitchen is beautifully considered, with a central island perfect for convivial cooking, a wealth of storage, and integrated appliances tucked discreetly into bespoke cabinetry. From here, doors swing open to the garden, offering an effortless flow between indoors and out—ideal for summer suppers and morning coffee in the sun.

Beyond, the inner hall, is both impressive and inviting. Pale parquet flooring gleams underfoot, while the stairway rises gently to the first floor with a stunning glass staircase. Off the hall is a utility room and cloakroom—once the original front entrance—adding a layer of quirky charm to the layout.

The drawing room is arguably the heart of the house. A graceful, light-filled space with sash windows, rustic beams salvaged from the old barns, and more of that soft parquet underfoot. French doors open to the terrace, inviting the garden in and giving this room a tranquil, almost poetic feel.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is bathed in natural light, thanks to an elegant trio of windows, including a central arched feature. The en-suite bathroom makes for a private, peaceful retreat. A guest suite sits across the landing—spacious and serene, with handsome stone mullioned windows on two sides, a dressing room, and a smart en-suite bathroom.

There is a well-appointed dressing room beautifully finished family bathroom, with both bath and separate shower. Then there's the hidden wing: a charming internal passageway—more bridge than corridor—crosses the drive like a secret walkway. With lighting on both sides, it leads to a third bedroom / library, and a spiral staircase that winds down to a further reception room currently used as a cinema room.

To the rear, the south-facing garden is nothing short of spectacular. Bathed in sunshine from dawn until dusk, it feels like a secret world of its own: beautifully tended, blissfully private, and made for lingering. A paved terrace spills out from the house—perfect for long lunches, evening drinks, or quiet moments with a book. Beyond, lawns stretch out with a quiet elegance, bordered by mature planting that softens and shelters. There’s a tucked-away corner with an outbuilding, and the whole space is layered with atmosphere—part country garden, part green sanctuary.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Westonbirt is a charming village situated in the south of the Cotswolds and within a Conservation Area. In addition to the school and hotel, there is also the National Arboretum directly opposite the house with numerous walks and some 15,000 specimen trees set in c600 acres. Situated a few miles from Millers is the market town of Tetbury, with significant elements unchanged since the 17th Century. It has in recent years seen many improvements and now offers an excellent range of shops including specialist boutiques and delicatessens. There is a good choice of restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels and the town is renowned internationally for its wide range of shops serving the antiques market.

Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Cheltenham and Gloucester are the main regional centres and are all within daily commuting distance. Junction 18 of the M4 is about 10 miles distant and there are direct services to London Paddington from Chippenham or Kemble, the former scheduled to take from 60 minutes.

Cirencester, which is deservedly known as ‘The capital of the Cotswolds’ is an historic Roman town which became an important centre for the wool trade in medieval times. Today it is a thriving market town. Shopping in Cirencester is highly regarded, off the main streets there are many interesting back lanes with specialist shops, particularly Black Jack Street.

Gloucestershire is renowned for its excellent selection of schools. Local private schools include Beaudesert Park, Kings School, Wycliffe College, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Rendcomb, Marlborough and Westonbirt. Additionally, there are a number of local state schools as well as seven highly regarded Grammar Schools, including Stroud High and Marling School in Stroud, and Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham.