Gloucester Road, Longhope, GL17

Step Inside the Farmhouse

Forget everything you think you know about a Grade II listed home this property breaks the mould, combining all the character you'd expect with a level of energy efficiency that's a rare and welcome surprise in a period property.

Dursley Cross Farmhouse has been extensively renovated by the current owners over the past decade. Parts of the property date back to the 1600s and 1700s, and it retains many original features including beautiful fireplaces, exposed ceiling beams, timber doors, wide floorboards, and flagstone flooring. Yet it also benefits from modern eco-conscious additions, such as double-glazed windows throughout, comprehensive insulation, and a ground source heat pump.

Step through the front porch and behind the attractive facade to catch your first glimpse of the property's heritage: a striking original front door that is a remarkable piece of history in its own right. Inside, the spacious entrance hall features original elm floorboards, beneath which lies an underfloor heating system that serves the majority of the house. In addition, there is an oil-fired central heating system and several wood-burning stoves, offering flexible options for warmth and comfort.

Doors from the hallway lead to further reception rooms. To either side are two elegant spaces: a drawing room with a fireplace and wood-burning stove, and a formal dining room. Each enjoys its own unique period charm and benefits from dual-aspect views.

To the rear of the house is the farmhouse kitchen, complete with an original inglenook fireplace housing a Rangemaster cooker (included in the sale), and the original bread oven with potential to be reinstated as a pizza oven. Designed with a rustic feel, the kitchen reflects the owners' desire to preserve its heritage. The quarry tile flooring remains in situ, while sympathetic modern additions include a central island and cabinetry painted in Fired Earth's Oak Apple', with an inset Belfast sink and integrated dishwasher. There is ample space for a dining table, and a stable door opens out to the garden.

A door also leads down to the two-vault cellar, which can alternatively be accessed externally. A door from the kitchen leads to a rear hallway, where the original well and well pump remain in situ. Just off the hallway is a useful pantry/utility room. The rear entrance hall also provides access to a fantastic vaulted gym and games room with stairs leading to a mezzanine level. This flexible space could serve a variety of purposes whether as a home office, bar, or entertaining, the possibilities are endless.

Behind a latched door in the hallway, a beautiful elm staircase leads to the first floor which has been decorated throughout with a selection of Farrow and Ball paints. The principal bedroom decorated with Anna Hayman wallpaper features a charming red brick fireplace, a modern en-suite shower room with a polished concrete finish, and a wonderful outlook across the garden. Two further generously sized bedrooms are also found on this floor, each with its own character, along with a contemporary family bathroom.

Adjacent to the bathroom is a further door leading to a large space currently configured to support the glamping business, divided into three individual shower rooms and a lounge area. Guests access this space via an external staircase, while an internal connecting door allows access from within the farmhouse if required.

A further staircase rises to the second floor, opening onto a spacious landing where concertina partition doors conceal a stylish bathroom complete with a cast iron roll-top bath. To either side of the landing are two further spacious bedrooms.

Step Inside The Barn

This once tumbledown threshing barn has undergone a complete renovation and is now a wonderfully spacious property measuring approximately 1960 sq ft. It showcases open-plan living at its finest, with glazed doors on either side allowing natural light to flood in. A centrally positioned modern kitchen, living, and dining area sits beneath a vaulted ceiling, creating a real sense of space. Just off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry.

The ground floor features oak flooring throughout with underfloor heating (downstairs only). Tucked away at one end is a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

Upstairs, a generous open landing currently serves as a guest bedroom area, in addition to a further double bedroom with a fully glazed wall and a separate bathroom.

Step Outside

Set in approximately 6.7 acres, the grounds surrounding the two properties are as impressive as they are versatile. There are two driveways one at the rear providing access to a vast off-road parking area for numerous vehicles, and another at the front of the main farmhouse leading up to a garage and additional parking.

The land has been carefully developed to embrace both lifestyle and opportunity. A productive kitchen garden lies just outside the house, accompanied by a sunny terrace ideal for outdoor dining or quiet relaxation. For those seeking a more self-sufficient way of life, there is a large vegetable garden, an orchard with apple, plum and walnut trees, and a wide range of native trees planted throughout the grounds. The current owners keep goats, ducks, and chickens. The old milking yard is now a beautiful lawned garden area featuring a Magnolia tree, Fig tree and a young Oak tree.

The owners have successfully run a glamping business onsite, with four well-positioned yurts each with its own outdoor dining area, and three featuring private hot tubs. Supporting the business is a dedicated outdoor kitchen, a dog wash, and a unique dining and entertaining area set within the footprint of a former ruin, echoing the size and character of the restored threshing barn nearby. There is potential to restore the ruined barn subject to gaining any necessary planning consents. A football pitch provides additional space for guests to enjoy. Facilities for glamping guests also include a shower room close to the outdoor kitchen, as well as three further shower rooms and an indoor seating area accessed via an external staircase attached to the main farmhouse. The glamping business is not included in the sale but is available to purchase by separate negotiation. For buyers not wishing to purchase the glamping business by separate negotiation, the yurts will be removed.

The land presents excellent potential for an equestrian set-up, with the football pitch offering an ideal location for a ménage (subject to planning),

At the rear of the converted barn lies another outbuilding, The Old Dairy, which is currently used as a workshop, offering additional practical space.

Two public footpaths cross the land, leading directly to May Hill, an appealing draw for walkers and holidaymakers alike.