Listed for £2,495,000
November 18, 2025
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Communications in the area are excellent with high-speed internet and easy access to major hubs and international airports in the South-West, the Midlands and London, via the M4 and M5 motorways and well-connected direct train services from Kemble and Cheltenham.
Cheltenham 5 miles - Cirencester 10 miles - Kemble 17 miles (London Paddington 60 minutes) - M4 (Junction 15) 28 miles
Description: - Dowmans Farmhouse, accessed via a sweeping gated gravel driveway, was originally two 17th century cottages that were brought together in the early 1900s to create a wonderful and substantial country home. Great care and attention have been put into creating a stunning home which flows impeccably, with many original features. The house is superbly adapted to modern day living. There is a real feeling of space with open plan living areas and cosy corners.
The generous entrance hall sets the tone to this fabulous country home. As the central point of the ground floor, it leads through to the kitchen/dining room, which is clearly the heart of the house and a wonderful room in which to entertain family and friends and put the world to rights over a glass of wine in the evenings. The kitchen is well laid out with bespoke units and plenty of work top and storage space. The Aga adds extra warmth in the colder months.
The adjacent family room, with access to the courtyard terrace and having beautiful countryside views, is a versatile space that currently works well as a play/movie room.
The reception hall leads through the other side to the sitting room, drawing room, library and study. All these reception rooms have been elegantly curated to provide superb space, comfort and plenty of natural light. The wood burners add warmth in the winter and beautiful paneling and bespoke joinery offer both style and clever storage.
The utility room keeps the piles of washing out of sight and is ideal for muddy wellies and wet dogs after a long walk exploring the Cotswold countryside.
Upstairs comprises the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are five further bedrooms and two bathrooms. All the rooms are superbly proportioned with wonderful countryside views and an abundance of natural light.
Outside, the terrace is perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying sundowners on a warm summer’s evening. The gardens and grounds around the house are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with a variety of mature specimen tress and partially bordered by beautiful Cotswold stone walling. Up to 8 stables, a tack room and a hard standing provide fabulous equestrian facilities, with two timber gates leading directly to the two paddocks. To the far end of the stable block, above three of the loose boxes, there is a double storey loft room which is currently used as a home gym, although it offers various other options for usage and could provide excellent ancillary accommodation. Planning has been granted to create an annex from this area, which would include two bedrooms, a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom over two floors. Planning Application Number - Cotswold District Council: 23/00960/FUL.
There is a covered garage, a store, and plenty of further parking on the driveway.
The land extends to circa 2.75 acres.
Vendors' thoughts: "We had not intended to move to the countryside when we relocated from London, instead wanting to replicate what we were leaving behind in London. So when we viewed Dowmans Farmhouse it really was a wildcard compared to the Cheltenham properties we had in mind. But we fell in love with it the moment we stepped into the hallway - the house has a welcoming warmth that is hard to describe but is immediately felt once inside. It’s in a peaceful country setting, with beautiful uninterrupted views across the valley, while only a short drive from everything Cheltenham has to offer and a walk away from our favourite country pub. We've found the house fantastic for entertaining friends and family, with so much space everyone can stay the night or leave their cars if they have to! It's been a dream home for the kids who continue to find new secret spots each time a game of hide and seek is played. And we feel grateful to have been part of the property's long and fascinating history, be it the British spies huddled in our snug dreaming up plans to win WW2 or the generations of farmers pouring their hearts into the land. A very special house and a wonderful home."
In a nutshell: A sensational and substantial country home a stone's throw from Cheltenham.
Council Tax Band F and EPC rating E.
Tenure: Freehold. NB: A footpath crosses a section of the paddock to the east of the property.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage.