Ballantrae, Back Lane, Fairford, GL7

Set within the historic market town of Fairford, this beautifully presented period home combines elegant character with modern comfort. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the property retains many of its original features while providing a layout perfectly suited to contemporary living.

The newly appointed kitchen sets the tone for the rest of the house, where period charm meets modern convenience. Filled with natural light, it is a warm and welcoming space, anchored by a gas-fired AGA that radiates warmth during the cooler months. An additional electric oven and separate four-ring hob provide everyday practicality, while the adjoining galley pantry keeps food storage within easy reach yet neatly tucked away. A generous kitchen island and breakfast bar create the perfect spot for informal family meals or keeping the cook company. Shaker-style cabinetry provides ample storage, and the tumbled limestone flooring complements this stylish and functional room.

The kitchen flows into an inviting dining area that forms the social centre of the home. The open layout is ideal for entertaining, while still maintaining a comfortable degree of separation from the main cooking area. In one corner sits the original front door onto London Street, cleverly concealed to create a cosy atmosphere and a useful coat cupboard. Although the current owners tend to use the Back Lane entrance, this door provides a convenient shortcut to the nearby High Street.

The principal reception room is a well-proportioned and inviting space, rich in period detail, featuring exposed wooden beams, floor-to-ceiling sash windows, and the original (disused) fireplace with hand-finished lime mortar and exposed stonework. A large south-facing window overlooks the garden drawing the outside in, while a doorway opens directly onto the patio seating area, allowing the room and garden to flow naturally together during the warmer months.

A second reception room on the ground floor provides the perfect setting for a snug TV room or relaxed family area. Rich in period character, it features generous built-in storage and a distinctive reading nook with integrated lighting. Set apart from the main living areas, it offers a peaceful and private corner of the house.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress. The master bedroom is positioned separately from the others and enjoys a commanding view of the garden. With built-in storage and a versatile home-office or vanity area, it provides both a tranquil place to wake up and a practical, well-appointed area for working.

Bedroom Two is a generous room, larger than the master and likely to be preferred by some. Newly fitted carpets and soft pale tones enhance the sense of calm and comfort. Bedrooms Three and Four each comfortably accommodate a double bed and have been arranged to allow for the installation of built-in storage if desired.

The family bathroom is beautifully finished with herringbone Welsh slate flooring supported by underfloor heating, ‘his and hers’ double vanity unit, a rolltop bath, and a generous shower lined with Marmi Gold Porcelain tiles, and finished with Heritage applicances. A second bathroom Provides a large wall to wall shower and additional WC.

Outside, the garden has been designed for both relaxation and entertaining, with a patio seating area, mature planting, and well-tended borders helping to provide privacy and colour throughout the seasons.

This is a home of rare quality, blending the integrity of its period fabric with thoughtful modern updates. It is ideally positioned within easy reach of Fairford’s shops, cafés, and schools, as well as the surrounding Cotswold countryside.

Kitchen

4.53m x 3.65m

This newly appointed kitchen sets the tone for the rest of the house, where period charm meets modern convenience. A wonderfully bright and welcoming kitchen which radiates warmth via an oil-fired AGA is complemented by an electric oven and separate four ring electric hobs. The kitchen flows seamlessly to the galley pantry, meaning that food storage is easily accessible, yet ingeniously separated. A generous kitchen island/breakfast bar is the perfect spot for informal kids' meals, homework, or keeping chef company. Shaker style kitchen units provide ample storage, while a beautifully laid Travertine stone floor completes a stylish yet practical space.

Dining Room

5.43m x 3.66m

This versatile entertaining space forms the true centre of the home, both physically and in spirit. The open layout between the kitchen and dining area makes it ideal for entertaining, while still maintaining a comfortable sense of separation from the main cooking area. In one corner sits the original front door onto London Street, cleverly concealed to create a cosy atmosphere and an additional coat cupboard. Although the current owners typically use the Back Lane entrance, this door offers a convenient shortcut to the nearby High Street shops.

Sitting Room

5.68m x 5.09m

This well-proportioned and inviting room is rich in period detail, featuring exposed wooden beams, floor-to-ceiling sash windows, and the original disused fireplace with hand-finished lime mortar and exposed stonework. A large window draws the outside in, while a doorway opens directly onto the patio seating area. During the summer months, this naturally becomes an extension of an already spacious and comfortable lounge area.

Family Room

4.58m x 3.33m

A second reception room on the ground floor provides the perfect setting for a snug TV room or relaxed family space. Rich in period character, it features generous built-in storage and a distinctive reading nook with integrated lighting. Set apart from the main living areas, it offers a peaceful and private corner of the house.

Master Bedroom

3.85m x 3.65m

The master bedroom is positioned separately from the other bedrooms and enjoys a commanding view of the garden. With built-in storage and a versatile home-office or vanity area, it serves as both a tranquil and practical space.

Bedroom 2

4.82m x 3.81m

Bedroom Two is a generous room, larger than the master and likely to be preferred by some. Newly fitted carpets and soft pale tones enhance the sense of calm and comfort.

Bedroom 3

4.84m x 2.56m

Bedroom 3 is a good-sized double bedroom overlooking the garden, and with scope to install built-in storage.

Bedroom 4

4.84m x 2.56m

Bedroom Four comfortably accommodates a double bed and has been arranged to allow for the installation of built-in storage if desired. A large, secondary-glazed window offers an attractive outlook over Fairford.

Family Bathroom

This beautifully finished bathroom features herringbone Duomo porcelain floor tiles with underfloor heating, a double vanity unit, a walk-in shower lined with Carrara Bianco tiles, and an elegant roll-top bath.