Besbury Lane, Stroud, GL6 9ES

Lot 1 - An unmodernised Cotswold stone house with extensive land and planning consent for an exceptional contemporary replacement dwelling. Lot 2 – Three bedroom Cottage.

Besbury House is a substantial Cotswold stone house currently in shell condition. Prior to its current ownership, the house had been owned by the same owner for approximately six decades.

The property now presents a rare and exciting opportunity to either complete the existing structure or take advantage of the granted planning consent.

The main house is currently without a roof, with first-floor boards removed, and requires complete renovation.

Lot 2 - A separate three bedroom traditional stone cottage, also requiring modernisation, is available by separate negotiation. The cottage is currently rented out.

Planning Permission for Besbury House: The property benefits from planning permission for a replacement dwelling of contemporary and sustainable design, extending to over 5,000 sq ft.

The planning permission has been triggered, offering a ready-to-proceed development opportunity in a highly regarded Cotswold setting.

Proposed Accommodation for Besbury House: Entrance hall | Kitchen | Pantry with larder/store | Living room | Dining room | WC | Utility room | Plant room | Ground floor bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing area Principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom | Study | Cinema room Two additional bedrooms with dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms | Two further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms Substantial two bedroom garage Gardens and Grounds: The property extends to approximately 19.86 acres and includes two separate driveways, pastureland, mature trees and areas of scrub.

There are foundations in place for an all-weather riding arena, along with a number of dilapidated outbuildings.

A public footpath runs through the south-west corner of the land, well away from the house. See site plan.

Besbury House is on the edge of Besbury Common, overlooking the Golden Valley in the heart of the Stroud Valleys. The property lies on the edge of the popular Cotswold market town of Minchinhampton.

It is within easy reach of Stroud, which offers excellent transport connections to both the motorway network and mainline rail services.

Minchinhampton is a delightful market town, much of which dates back to the 17th century, and is particularly well known for its Common with panoramic views across the surrounding countryside and freely roaming horses and cattle.

The town benefits from a weekly food and crafts market and an excellent range of local amenities, including independent shops, a specialist butcher, an award-winning cheese and dairy shop, a chemist, a post office, and the recently refurbished Crown Inn.

Nearby Nailsworth, Tetbury and Stroud all offer thriving local communities with independent shops, cafés and delicatessens.

The area is particularly well regarded for its educational offering, with Beaudesert Park School nearby and Westonbirt, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies' College, King's School Gloucester and Marlborough College all within easy reach.

Distances Minchinhampton 0.7 miles | Nailsworth 3 miles Stroud Station 4.4 miles (London Paddington from 90 minutes) | Tetbury 7 miles | M5 (Junction 13) 9 miles | Kemble Station 10.5 miles (London Paddington from 70 minutes).

(All distances and times are approximate).