Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A newly created architect-designed Cotswold stone country home blending contemporary performance with characterful detail, set across three floors with flexible living spaces, refined finishes and far-reaching rural views on the edge of Winchcombe.

Description: Langley Hill Farm is an exceptional contemporary country house, newly created by Steve Arkell and Cotswold Renovations, offering the comfort and technical performance of modern construction wrapped in the warmth, texture and vernacular of the North Cotswolds. While entirely rebuilt, the original one-up, one-down farm worker’s cottage remains quietly legible within the design, providing an authentic narrative threading past and present.

Built in natural Cotswold stone and arranged across three floors, the house combines confident architecture, thoughtful planning and deeply personal detail, resulting in a home that feels crafted rather than constructed.

Arrival is into a central hallway anchored by a fireplace, establishing warmth and welcome from the very first step. Practicality is equally well handled, with a boot room and downstairs lavatory discreetly positioned for everyday ease. Beneath the stairs, behind elegant Crittall-style glazing, a discreetly lit bar and wine room adds a layer of theatre and sophistication, intuitively placed for both hosting and quiet enjoyment.

At the heart of the ground floor lies a generous kitchen/living/dining room, a unified space that has been designed to evolve with the rhythms of modern life. It is grounded yet airy, sociable without sacrificing comfort, and framed by unbroken sightlines to the landscape beyond.

Further elevating the ground floor is a warm and inviting drawing room, a retreat for restful evenings and conversation, and a study of real personality. Hidden behind a secret door, the study features bespoke handmade cupboards and shelving and incorporates an integrated safe, forming a space that is as intriguing as it is functional.

The upper two floors provide exceptional accommodation. Across the first and second floors are five bedrooms, three with en suite facilities, supported by a family bathroom. The main bedroom enjoys a dedicated walk-in wardrobe, offering a refined and unhurried sense of sanctuary. On the second floor, positioned alongside a guest bedroom, is a further generous room suited to use as a sixth bedroom, secondary study, teenage space or additional reception room, ensuring long-term flexibility as needs evolve.

Outside, the gardens deliver calm, privacy and open horizon, forming an effortless extension of the home’s interior harmony. Extending to about 2.17 acres, the grounds are extensive, and the exquisite far-reaching views can be witnessed from almost every corner.

Langley Hill Farm is a home of intelligence and soul: considered, distinctive and enduring, where craftsmanship, comfort and character come effortlessly together.

Situation: Langley Hill Farm occupies a prime position on the edge of Winchcombe, one of the most appealing and well-served market towns in the Cotswolds where countryside living and everyday practicality sit in natural balance. The town benefits from a thriving independent scene, offering artisan food shops, cafés, galleries, boutiques, traditional inns and well-regarded dining, including the award-winning 5 North Street and The Lion Inn. Essential amenities are equally strong, with a butcher, bakery, delicatessen, pharmacy and community market reinforcing Winchcombe’s authentic, self-sufficient charm.

The surrounding countryside is among the most picturesque in the region. Winchcombe sits at the gateway to the Cotswold Way, with a vast network of footpaths, bridleways and rural lanes ready to explore. Nearby landmarks such as Sudeley Castle, Belas Knap and Cleeve Hill offer dramatic topography, remarkable history and far-reaching views, supporting a lifestyle led by outdoor pursuits, landscape and seasonal rural rhythms.

Just over eight miles away, Cheltenham provides an influential cultural and architectural counterpoint, world-renowned for its Regency architecture, characterised by elegant crescents, classical symmetry, pale stucco façades and intricate ironwork. The town also forms a major draw for families, offering a strong selection of leading independent schools including Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cheltenham College and Dean Close, along with Pate’s Grammar, one of the highest-performing selective schools in the country. The breadth, reputation and accessibility of schooling remain one of the region’s most compelling lifestyle advantages.

Connectivity is excellent, with direct London rail services available from both Cheltenham Spa and Moreton-in-Marsh, and efficient road links via the A40 to Oxford, the Midlands and the national motorway network.

Important Information:

Services: Mains electricity, private water and drainage, oil fired central heating (underfloor on the ground floor and zoned throughout the house).

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Tenure: Freehold.

Local Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Council Tax Band: Awaiting evaluation.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with Jackson Stops.