Bondend Road, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8ED

A charming Grade II Listed barn conversion situated in a lovely semi-rural position on the edge of the village.

Thought to date from around 1860, the property forms part of a handsome red-brick courtyard development that was converted for residential use in the late 1990s.

Many period details including exposed timber beams, arched and oculus windows and fish-scale roof tiles are retained whilst internally the property offers bright, spacious accommodation with character details including exposed beams and hardwood joinery.

The ground floor accommodation is centred around a spacious entrance hall with a traditional well secured with a glazed cover and an open staircase leading to a galleried landing.

The dining room has tiled flooring and a door to the garden whilst the sitting room has a door to the rear, an exposed brick fireplace and stairs up to a bedroom with en suite bathroom.

Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom are accessed from the galleried landing whilst the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of timber fronted units, an office and cloakroom complete the accommodation.

Outside To the rear, a paved terrace adjacent to the house is ideal for al fresco entertaining with steps up to terraced shrub borders with gravel pathways which in turn lead to a large, gently sloping garden with mature hedgerows and post and rail boundaries.

A potting shed and tool shed offer useful storage. To the front, the communal courtyard has shrub borders and raised planters with reclaimed brick paths.

There is a double garage with store/workshop room over with power and lighting. Situation Upton St Leonards is a thriving community at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment.

The Village Hall and church are at the heart of the community along with local shops including award-winning Portway Farm Shop, a Post Office, playgroup and the Kings Head public house whilst the Bowden Hall and Hatton Court Hotels offer alternative dining venues.

The recreation ground is home to many clubs including tennis, cricket and football teams. Gloucester City centre offers a full selection of recreational and retail facilities.

Upton Primary School has a "Outstanding" rating whilst secondary school options are particularly strong with a range of independent schools nearby along with grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Property Ref Number: HAM-53625