Summary - 2 BARN COTTAGES, WEST KINGTON SN14 7JE
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Large renovated five-bed cottage with brookside grounds and separate studio option.
- Five bedrooms and attic retreat with expansive countryside views
- Approximately 3,723 sq ft on a very large plot (~0.75 acre)
- Landscaped grounds with lawns, woodland and adjacent Broadmead Brook
- Newly renovated interior with exposed timbers and contemporary fittings
- Separate studio outbuilding (The Smithy) available by negotiation
- Medium flood risk owing to brook alongside the grounds
- Oil-fired boiler and radiators; no mobile signal on-site
- Stone walls likely uninsulated (assumed); higher council tax
A substantial five-bedroom detached cottage set in about 0.75 acres in West Kington, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house combines 15th‑century fabric — exposed timbers and stone — with recently renovated, light-filled living spaces, a large kitchen with Miele ovens, conservatory dining overlooking Broadmead Brook, and an adaptable volumetric outbuilding close to the driveway. The Smithy, a separate former blacksmiths studio with around half an acre, is available by negotiation.
The layout works well for a family seeking rural life with flexible space for home working: principal reception rooms, a cosy beam‑lined sitting room with wood burner, a bright study, generous utility and five bedrooms over two upper floors, including an attic retreat with elevated views. Landscaped grounds include lawns, pockets of woodland and multiple terraces by the brook, creating privacy and strong indoor‑outdoor connections.
Practical points are clear. The property uses oil-fired central heating and mains mobile signal is absent; broadband speeds are reported fast. There is a medium flood risk because the brook runs adjacent to the grounds — areas near the water will need regular maintenance and sensible insurance cover. The house sits in an older stone shell that appears to lack wall insulation (assumed), and council tax is above average. For buyers seeking character, space and countryside tranquillity, this house offers rarity and long-term lifestyle appeal, with some running and upgrading costs to consider.
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