The Barns The Haie | Newnham on Severn | Gloucestershire | GL14 1HW

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The BarnsThis attractive five-bedroom converted barn, which has adjoining double and single garages with a workshop, is located on the fringe of the Forest of Dean near Newnham on Severn. It was originally converted circa 1990 as part of the wider redevelopment of The Haie mansion, its outbuildings and estate. The Barns is set in just over two and a half acres of private gardens and has uninterrupted views across an adjoining paddock to the Forest beyond.

“We moved here late in 2006,” recalls Sue. “We had been used to living in a quiet location and wanted somewhere similar. The Haie is one mile from the main road and definitely off the beaten track; The Barns is separate from the other properties here but isn’t isolated; The Haie holds informal social events each year, while the nearby village of Newnham on Severn is an active community and has every amenity for everyday needs. Monmouth Waitrose delivers here, while Cheltenham, Gloucester and Bristol are all easily accessible – we go to Cheltenham a lot.”

“The Barns is a large, versatile house and it offered us plenty of scope to put our own mark on it,” remembers Philip. “In 2007 we had the kitchen and utility room refurbished, installed a programmable lighting system and changed the fitted furniture and the bathroom suite of the master bedroom. We also had the study fitted with bespoke furniture. The following year we installed new windows and doors and later we upgraded the bathroom facilities of the other three en suite bedrooms. In 2012 we had a new conservatory built on the footprint of the old one; the patios on both sides of the house have also been re-laid.”

“The rooms all have different but lovely views over the garden and surrounding countryside,” continues Sue. “The rooms are also well-proportioned and they’re arranged with a natural flow from the entrance hallway, which has a minstrel’s gallery. The dining room is large and gives access to the conservatory, which opens to a patio and benefits from the morning sun; while the lounge is separate but parallel and opens to the patio that gets the afternoon sun – the reception space is wonderful for entertaining.”

“The garden has a similar natural flow to it and there are lots of places to sit and enjoy it,” adds Philip. “It was designed by the previous owners, who subtly landscaped it over three levels. While most is laid to lawn, they planted colourful shrubs rather than flowering plants so that it would be easier to maintain – as indeed it is. The garden also has a tennis court and there’s a fish pond with decking to either side, which provides yet another vantage point from which to sit and enjoy the views around.”

“We’ve felt both safe and secluded here and we will miss everything that attracted us in the first place – the calm, quiet ambience of the house and the garden,” conclude Sue and Philip. “It will be difficult to replicate those qualities again but we feel now is a good time for us to move on.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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Wonderful rural location on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean. This property is a superior barn conversion which stands in 2.6 acres of gardens and grounds.

Situated up a private lane – approximately 1 mile from the main road. The lane leads to a beautiful country house known as The Haie and also to this stunning property.

Brick built, the house is spacious and light with wonderful reception areas, all of which have superb views over the Forest of Dean and the extensive grounds surrounding.

Well-appointed throughout, the house has quality fittings and modern standards combined with character features.

The house is located off the A48 Gloucester to Chepstow road, which means that access to Bristol, Cheltenham and Gloucester, motorways and rail stations are all within reach.

This is a superb example of a spacious conversion with adaptable accommodation – for example it would be very easy to provide ground floor annexe accommodation without making major changes.

Directions

Take A40 from Cheltenham to Gloucester. Follow the signs for A40/Ross. Continue out past Over Farm Market and at the next roundabout, take the first exit on to the A48. Continue again, passing through Minsterworth, Westbury and then Newnham. As you leave Newnham, under the railway bridge, take the next right, signposted ‘The Haie – private’. Follow the mile long lane/drive which leads to the main house and also to this property. As you reach the house, turn left at the signpost for The Barns. Continue round bearing right and you will see a five bar gate on the left. Go through this gate and the driveway leads round to the front of the property.

■ IMPRESSSIVE DETACHED CONVERTED BARN

■ FIVE BEDROOMS, FOUR EN SUITE, INCLUDING FITTED ‘MARK WILKINSON’ MASTER BEDROOM

■ THREE RECEPTION ROOMS

■ OPEN FIREPLACES/LOGBURNER

■ FITTED ‘MARK WILKINSON’ KITCHEN AND UTILITY ROOM

■ FITTED STUDY

■ CLOAKROOM/WC

■ PROGRAMMABLE ‘LUTRON’ LIGHTING SYSTEM

■ DOUBLE AND SINGLE GARAGES

■ WORKSHOP

■ DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY

■ EXTENSIVE PARKING

■ 2.6 ACRE GROUNDS WITH TENNIS COURT AND POND WITH DECKING

■ SUPERB VIEWS

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 15.09.2015

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Fine & Country Cheltenham 113 Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1NW

Tel 01242 220080

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