Bagpath, Brimscombe, GL5

Bagpath Farm is a substantial attached Grade II Listed Cotswold stone property in a superb rural location on a country lane a couple of miles south east of Stroud. This location is surrounded by open fields, with hundreds of acres of National Trust land on Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons just up the hill. Historic England informs us that the property was first listed in 1987. According to this entry, the property dates back to the early 16th Century. It has retained many character features over the years, notably a large 5-light casement window with relieving arch, ovolo moulded mullioned with hoodmoulds, a porch on Tuscan columns and a heavy studded plank door. These original details now sit within a beautifully renovated home, with spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. An entrance hall with the aforementioned axe-proof door (a nod to the property's origins and the English civil war), cloakroom/W.c, first class 18’ x 17’ kitchen/dining room with flagstone floor and gas fired Aga and a 19’ x 13’ sitting room with original fireplace, now with wood burning stove, are on the ground floor with a useful cellar underneath. A grand wooden staircase with beautiful newel finials leads up from the kitchen to the first floor, with a landing, two double bedrooms and a 16’ bathroom on this level. Two further double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, are at the top of the house, on the second floor. There is a character and interest everywhere you look - wooden floors and thumb-latch doors are found throughout the house, and a wig powdering cupboard in the main bedroom is of particular historic interest. A unique, beautiful home, with much to recommend it.

The interior is complemented by parking for several cars, landscaped gardens, an excellent detached workshop with power, water and light and approximately 2 acres of sloping glazing land, with a total plot size in excess of two acres. A five bar gate leads into the front garden, with a path to the front door. The parking is at the rear of the property with the workshop to the side. This is glazed at the front, with glazed double doors, power and light - the perfect work from home space. Steps then lead up to the rear lawn. This walled garden enjoys a lovely outlook, with established trees and planting and a path that leads to the front door under a clipped hedge. The remainder of the land is found just over the drive at the rear. This large area slopes down into the valley and is currently used for grazing sheep. It is unusual to find a property with land so close to the house, and this is bound to prove popular with buyers looking to own livestock, and live the good life. 

The property is situated in a lovely rural  location a little over two miles from Stroud. It is surrounded by countryside, with Minchinhampton and Rodborough commons a short walk up the hill. Stroud has a great variety of shops, cafes, pubs and amenities, including a busy leisure centre, library, museum and award-winning weekly farmers’ market and many of Stroud’s shops are independent and family-run. Stroud has a proud, thriving local community, one steeped in music, art and creativity. The wider area has a range of shops and amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre and a main line railway station with inter city services travelling to London (Paddington). Cirencester (10 miles), Cheltenham (15 miles) and Swindon (25 miles) are all within comfortable driving distance.

Property information

The property is freehold and has gas central heating, mains electricity and water. Private drainage, shared with the two neighbouring properties. The council tax band is E. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services include standard and superfast. You are likely to have call and data service from the main mobile service providers (EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone), although reception may be limited in the house.

Agents Note

There is a pedestrian right of way at the front, and a vehicular right of way over the drive at the rear, for the two neighbouring properties. The lower boundary of the grazing land is currently being finalised between the two owning parties. Please contact the office for more information.