6 bed country house for sale

Blanchworth, Stinchcombe, Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11

An attractive Grade II listed early 18th-century farmhouse, extended & updated to blend period charm with modern family living

Blanchworth Farm is an attractive Grade II listed former farmhouse, believed to date from the early 18th century. The property has been thoughtfully extended and comprehensively improved by the current owner, successfully combining period character with modern family living.
The original house retains many traditional features with reception rooms arranged around an impressive central entrance hall featuring a large inglenook fireplace and oak staircase. Accommodation includes a drawing room, further reception room with fireplace, snug, dining room and a well-appointed kitchen opening into a spacious garden room, creating an excellent family space. French doors lead from the kitchen to the garden, enjoying views across the grounds and surrounding countryside. The ground floor also benefits from a cloakroom, large utility room and heated boot room.
The first floor provides three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a principal en-suite, while the second floor offers three further versatile rooms.
Outside, a side parking area leads to garages and outbuildings. The landscaped gardens wrap around two sides of the house and are mainly laid to lawn, with a paved sun terrace adjoining the kitchen/garden room. Beyond the ha-ha lies grazing land with mature trees and a former hard tennis court offers potential for reinstatement. In all, the property extends to approximately 13.5 acres, offering an exceptional combination of charm, space and practicality.

Blanchworth is ideally positioned for convenient access to the M4 and M5 motorways, providing excellent connections to Bristol, London and the surrounding regions. A range of shopping and leisure facilities are within easy reach, including Cribbs Causeway, Cabot Circus in Bristol and Gloucester Quays. The area is also well served by a selection of highly regarded schools, including North Nibley Primary School, Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School, Rednock School and the sought-after grammar schools of Stroud High School and Marling School. Private schools nearby include Wycliffe College, Beaudesert Park School, Westonbirt School and several respected Cheltenham schools. For commuters, nearby railway stations at Cam & Dursley (approximately ten minutes away), Stonehouse and Stroud offer regular services to Bristol, Gloucester and London.