House For Sale £1,400,000
Woodmancote, Cheltenham GL52

Nestled in the heart of this sought after village, Poplar Farm in Woodmancote is a unique and accomplished architectural home. The house was conceived as a contemporary reflection of a Grade II listed thatched barn and a stone cottage that has been innovatively brought together through a marriage of glass and stone extensions. Providing over 3000 sq ft of internal accommodation, the current arrangement of five bedrooms and excellent reception space has been designed with the structure wrapping around the central gardens allowing for each room to have a charming view. The open layout imitates the contemporary style that is so popular for modern living yet enjoys an abundance of enhanced original features that complement the property’s original period.

The impressive glass reception hall creates a seamless showpiece and observatory of the gardens connecting a series of exceptional living and bedroom spaces that unfold on both sides, conceived on an angled plan to create a logical, lateral layout. A feature in itself, it could be used as a further reception room, namely a dining hall, as a series of attractive bi-fold doors open directly to the sun terrace and garden beyond. The original thatched part of the house has been remodelled to create a wonderful kitchen connected to a separate dining or family room blending the modern finish to the period structure which includes part beamed walls, a vaulted ceiling within the dining or family area and striking exposed brickwork. The kitchen has an excellent range of built-in units and integrated appliances with a central island. Adjacent, is the utility room with separate access and space for all washing facilities. From here, the South bedroom wing unfolds. At the furthest point, a bedroom with an ensuite has sliding doors opening to the garden and two additional bedrooms share a spacious and modern family bathroom.

The North side of the house is formed of three components. An inner hallway houses a staircase which leads to a principal or guest suite on the first-floor level with a luxury bathroom. This resides above a more informal sitting room, cosy in style, with a wood-burning stove opening in turn to a further reception room which would make an ideal media room, gym or home office. Bi-fold doors lead from here to the garden with an additional external spiral staircase, located to the side of the house that gives access to a self-contained bedroom and en suite on the first floor.

In summary, this stunning conversion combines classic charm with modern conveniences, creating a truly exceptional living experience. Whether you are seeking a tranquil retreat or a welcoming space for entertaining, this property offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and sophistication.

The gardens play a key role in the ambience of the entire plot and property, which has been sympathetically designed to be an integral part of the home’s overall experience. A large area of lawn is the focal point for each internal view of the house with a large terrace that is accessed from the principal glass reception hall. The garden itself has been designed to be low maintenance with complimentary stone walling to the boundaries. There is parking to the front for two cars and to the rear, a lane accesses the side of the house with further parking behind an electric sliding gate into the grounds leading to the oak-framed double carport with EV charging point and lighting.

 Poplar Farm has the added advantage of CCTV and electric gates providing secure access.