Jacks Green, Sheepscombe, Stroud

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Dating back to 1640, this exceptional barn has been beautifully transformed into a stylish and highly individual home. Set in a truly magnificent position, it enjoys far-reaching views across its own five acres and the surrounding countryside. Impeccably presented, it combines the character of its historic origins with a sophisticated contemporary finish, complemented by an impressive range of outbuildings.

Description - Approached via a long driveway from a country lane, the house makes an immediate impression, with magnificent views unfolding as you arrive.

The property opens into an impressive reception hall, with a wonderful sense of warmth and space. Beautiful locally sourced oak adds character, while the hall leads into a striking double-height gallery with a vaulted ceiling and minstrel's gallery above.

A wonderful space for entertaining, the dining room is rich in character, with oak beams to the walls and ceiling, oak flooring and impressive ceiling height. Tall arrow-slit windows are a distinctive reminder of the barn's origins, while an opening to one side of the fireplace creates a lovely connection between the dining room and sitting room below. A log burner and a wall of soft red brick add warmth and texture.

Steps lead down to the impressive sitting room, with its vaulted, beamed ceiling and floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooking the sensational views beyond. Sliding doors open onto a patio, creating a wonderful connection between the house and the landscape. A Scandinavian wood-burning stove provides a focal point, while underfloor heating and a built-in sound system add comfort and convenience.

The kitchen combines clean-lined contemporary units with ample storage and a timeless black oil-fired Aga. A central island provides bar seating for four, while high ceilings create a wonderful sense of space.

A useful cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs lead from the reception hall to the first floor, where a minstrel’s gallery overlooks the double-height snug below. Three well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged around a large family bathroom, with all three benefiting from ample built-in storage.

Garden & Grounds - The property sits within approximately five acres, with two paddocks extending to the front and side of the house. Well suited to equestrian use or keeping livestock, the land also means much of the outlook is across your own property, giving a wonderful sense of space and privacy. A ha-ha runs along the garden boundary, enhancing the open views.

The gardens include a beautifully appointed belvedere garden room, with heating, power and drop-down sides, creating an exceptional space for entertaining or simply enjoying the views. To the rear of the house, a productive kitchen garden has raised beds and a greenhouse.

There is excellent equestrian provision, with three stables along the driveway, a further building with potential for two additional stables and a separate former chicken house which could provide another, giving the potential for six stables in total. The stables adjacent to the house are currently used as a home office, utility and store room.

A spring-fed pond is located within one of the paddocks, providing a natural water supply for livestock.

To the rear, a substantial double garage has plumbing already installed and offers exciting potential, subject to planning, to create a self-contained annex or guest suite. It currently houses the controls for the air source heat pump.