Little Woodfields

Set back from the lane behind an established boundary and tall gates, Little Woodfields is a superb equestrian smallholding that comprises 6.4 acres of fenced paddocks that includes a canter track, a 5 box stable barn (feed room and dry storage), a riding school and lorry parking.

The property has been in the same ownership since 2016. It has since been extended, completely modernised and finished in a contemporary style, it now offers very comfortable family accommodation. Extending to 2,579 square feet over three floors, it briefly comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, a large open plan kitchen/dining room, a large practical boot room and a tack room.

The 'L' shape kitchen is naturally light and benefits from a triple aspect which looks out towards the driveway, the garden to the front and the paddocks to the rear. To the front of the house, there are two versatile reception rooms.

On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom. The recently converted second floor is open from one end of the house to the other and would comfortably accommodate an en-suite and a dressing room.

The stable barn currently comprises four large boxes and one smaller pony stable. There is also a rug room, workshop and an open fronted barn. Opposite the stable barn is the lorry parking and a further small pole barn.

Enclosed by post and rail fencing, the manege is 50m x 30m with a flexi-ride silicone sand surface over a herringbone drainage system.

Split into six post and rail fenced paddocks, five of which have field shelters, the land is permanent pasture ridge and furrow with a fence and hedge stock proof boundary. There are no public rights of way cross the property.

Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and sewage are connected. Super fast fibre broadband..

The village of Down Hatherley is situated in the heart of the Severn Vale nearly 4 miles from the Cathedral City of Gloucester and just 5 miles from the fashionable Regency Spa town of Cheltenham.

Nearby, there is a local garden centre and small super market whilst less than a mile away, the neighbouring village of Norton also has a range of amenities to include a junior school, church, village hall, two public houses and the rugby club.

Locally, highly regarded equestrian centres include Hartpury College, Prestige Equestrian Centre, Gloucester and Moores Farm Equestrian Centre, Corse Lawn.

The nearby Cathedral city of Gloucester is renowned for its historic docks which is now a popular outlet shopping village, whilst Cheltenham, also known as the heart of the Cotswolds, boasts world renowned schools, excellent recreational facilities, a wide array of shopping, cultural festivals and a variety of restaurants.

Access to the wider motorway network is excellent with Junction 11 of the M5 being just 4 miles distant. There are direct rail links from Gloucester Train Station (or Cheltenham Spa) to London Paddington (1hr48mins) as well as Birmingham New Street (60 mins) and Bristol Parkway (35 mins).

Gloucester train station 4 miles • M5 junction 11 (N&S) 4 miles • Cheltenham 5 miles • Hartpury College 7 miles • Cirencester 19 miles • Swindon 38 miles • Bristol 42 miles • Birmingham 50 miles • Oxford 50 miles • London 86 miles (Distances approximate.)

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