Summary - Downs Barn Lodge, Frampton Mansell GL6 8HX
Period Cotswold stone barn conversion with strong character throughout
Approximately 6,502 sq ft main house plus separate two-bed cottage
Huge plot of about 4.94 acres with paddocks, woodland and mature lawns
Enclosed swimming pool and private entertaining gardens with stone walls
Versatile accommodation: 6 beds, 4 receptions, 5 bathrooms, lower-ground games room
Outbuildings, stores and garage; parking and access via private no-through lane
Mixed heating/services (air-source pump, oil noted); likely energy upgrades needed
Double glazing pre-2002; sandstone walls likely uninsulated — refurbishment potential
Downs Barn Lodge is a substantial Cotswold stone country house set in almost five acres of mature gardens, paddocks and woodland. The former barn conversion offers dramatic character: exposed beams, mullioned windows, a minstrels’ gallery, multiple reception rooms and six bedrooms across three floors, plus a self-contained two‑bed cottage — excellent for guests or letting. An enclosed pool and extensive outdoor entertaining spaces complete a classic country-living package.
The versatile accommodation includes a large open-plan kitchen and dining room, a drawing room with central fireplace, and a lower-ground family/games room opening to a sunken garden. Several bedrooms have en suites and one ground-floor sitting room can serve as a bedroom or independent annexe for a dependent relative. Outbuildings, stores and garage add practical value for parking and hobbies.
Buyers should note a few practical matters: the property shows traditional construction with sandstone walls likely lacking modern insulation, double glazing was installed before 2002, and services are a mix (air-source heat pump, electric systems noted, and oil-fired heating/private drainage). Council tax is described as quite expensive. These points mean modest energy and updating work may be needed to reach current best‑practice efficiency standards.
Positioned between Cirencester and Stroud in the Cotswolds AONB, the house benefits from strong local amenities, good schools and fast fibre broadband, while offering privacy and easy access to rail and motorway links. The plot’s scale and the separate cottage give scope for multi-generational living, home working, holiday letting or equestrian/landed lifestyle uses.
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