Idlicote Estate Barns, Idlicote, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36

An outstanding residential development opportunity.

Description

The Drying Barn presents a rare opportunity to create an exceptional contemporary country home of approximately 5,000 sq ft, with far reaching views across the rolling South Warwickshire countryside.

Planning consent is already secured under Class Q for conversion of the existing agricultural building into a substantial two-storey residence, granted by Stratford-on-Avon District Council under reference 25/01163/COUQ . The approved design makes imaginative use of the barn’s remarkable scale, with dramatic double height glazing, generous living spaces and internal atrium gardens bringing light into the heart of the building.

The approved conversion has been thoughtfully designed to create a striking contemporary home featuring four to five generously proportioned bedrooms, three of which enjoy en suite facilities. At the centre of the design is an impressive open plan kitchen and dining space that overlooks a private internal atrium garden and connects seamlessly to a spacious sitting room. Additional accommodation includes a gym, games room, boot room and utility space.


A second internal garden atrium is overlooked by a sweeping balcony and staircases, while expansive glass frames the surrounding countryside.

The existing consent provides certainty for conversion, while a purchaser may also choose to pursue a full planning application to adapt or rework the design to suit their own requirements, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission. There may also be scope, subject to planning, to explore an alternative scheme for two dwellings

Outside, generous grounds provide ample space for landscaped gardens, terraces, parking and outdoor entertaining. The result offers the opportunity to create a highly individual modern home in an attractive rural setting, with access to Shipston-on-Stour and the North Cotswolds.

Location

The area boasts a variety of excellent award winning pubs, including The Bower House (Shipston-on-Stour), The Howard Arms (Ilmington), The Royal Oak (Whatcote), and The Fox (Oddington).

There is a wide range of state, grammar, and private schools in the area, including Kitebrook House Preparatory School, The Croft Prep School, Warwick Prep and Public Schools, and King’s High School for Girls in Warwick. Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar Schools, Bloxham Public School, and Tudor Hall School for Girls are also nearby. Further afield, prestigious schools such as Rugby, Winchester House, Stowe, and St. Edward’s School in Oxford are accessible.

The property enjoys excellent transport links Banbury, Leamington Spa, and Moreton-in-Marsh offer train services.





Additional Info

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Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. There is a LPG Calor Gas tank situated on site. Fibre Broadband is also available.

There is a public footpath along the north eastern boundary. A formal diversion application has now been submitted, following discussions with the relevant authority which have indicated that the proposed diversion is acceptable in principle, subject to the statutory process.

Plans, Areas and Description The plans, floor/site areas and description are believed to be correct but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or their agents in respect of any error, omission or misdescription. The plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale.

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Viewings by prior arrangement with Savills Stow-on-the-Wold. Tel: .

Particulars prepared September 2026 and photographs taken September 2025