Edgeworth Manor, Stroud, Savills, £13.5m
If Downton Abbey had a pin-up, it might well be Edgeworth Manor. This rare and remarkable estate is the kind of place where you’d expect to stumble upon a clandestine weekend party with A-listers and aristos sipping negronis in the rolling parkland. With nine bedrooms, Victorian gardens, enchanting woodland and views that stretch across a hidden value, this is the ultimate house fantasy – assuming, of course, that your pockets are deep enough. Explore the details.
Greenhouse Court, Painswick, Murrays, £3.5m
For equestrian lovers with good taste and an appreciation of period grandeur, Greenhouse Court is the ultimate dream. This historic Grade II-listed home sits in 15 acres of bucolic bliss, complete with 12 stables – well, why stop at one? The house oozes country elegance, with grand proportions, roaring fireplaces and a setting straight out of a Jilly Cooper novel. Of course, Jilly does come from this neck of the woods. This house has the best of both worlds. It is secluded, yet just a gentle stroll from the postcard-perfect village of Painswick. Explore the details
Old Greenhouse Farm, near Stroud, Knight Frank, £2.5m
This terribly pretty six-bedroom farmhouse has all the Cotswold charm you could want, but with a dash of modern practicality. With an attached cottage and two self-contained flats, this Grade II-listed property is totally versatile. Whether it’s for multi-generational living, running an Airbnb or just stashing away visiting friends who’ve suddenly clocked they are desperate for ‘fresh air’. Explore the details.
Thrupp House, Perry Bishop, £1.5m
Feeling brave? Up for your Grand Designs moment? Thrupp House is beckoning. This towering Gothic Revival mansion, dating back to the late 19th-century, is a true restoration project. While the interior requires extensive refurbishment, the exterior is largely considered sound. Inside, it’s a blank canvas waiting for a visionary, or a very patient, builder. The property is being offered via an online auction by Perry Bishop, with an immediate exchange of contracts available. At a mere mile from Stroud’s now-bustling centre, you’ll never be too far from a good flat white to fuel your renovation ambitions. Explore the details.
Barns Close, Nr Minchinhampton, Knight Frank, £2.95m
Perched in an elevated spot the edge of one of the Cotswolds most charming villages, Barns Close is a stunning seven bedroom country home balancing privacy and connectivity. With seven bedrooms, a tennis court, a pool and an open-plan kitchen-diner surely designed for leisurely Sunday brunches, this house is country living done right. Chuck in those sweeping views and you’ll recognise this is a rare gem in a spectacular setting. Explore the details.
