
The Chequers and Tomna
Guide price £1,250,000
SOLD (SUBJECT TO CONTRACT)
the chequers and tomna, cheltenham road, bisley, gl6 7bt
set within 12.5 acres and enjoying far-reaching views, this detached cotswold stone farmhouse requires modernisation and comes complete with a detached three-bedroom annexe, a range of traditional farm buildings offering restoration potential, and two adjoining fields.
The Property
Farmhouse: The Chequers has been run as a family farm for decades and offers the new owner a complete lifestyle change. The original detached Cotswold stone farmhouse requires extensive restoration to return it to its former glory, but presents an exciting opportunity to transform it into a superb family home. There are three formal reception rooms-two with front aspects across the garden, both enjoying window seats. One features a Cotswold stone fireplace with a wood burner and wooden floor. These rooms are divided by a central reception hall and traditional front door. The third reception room, formerly used as a dining room, has a Cotswold fireplace with a wood burner and French doors opening out to the enclosed courtyard. It sits off the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen is fitted with units at one end, with the dining area near the Aga at the other. The rear door leads into an inner porch where the cloakroom is located. The cellar houses the boiler and provides generous storage. On the first floor, there are four bedroomsthree facing the front, and the fourth enjoying views over the neighbour’s farmland-as well as a family bathroom. The 33’8 x 12’7 ft attic offers huge potential for the next owners.
Tomna: Converted many years ago from a detached Cotswold stone barn, it now provides additional accommodation to the main house. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a cloakroom off, leading into a fitted kitchen with access to a small inner hall where the stairs are located, and the living/dining room with French doors opening onto the courtyard lying between the two properties. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.
Property information: There are two septic tanks, two separate oil-fired central heating systems, including individual oil tanks. There is one water and electricity supply and one registered title. There are no stewardship schemes or grants and no public footpaths. Before exchange of contracts Grant of Probate will be required.
Outside
A double-gated gravelled drive leads to a large parking area with access to open garaging. There is a wide selection of farm buildings of all shapes and sizes, including the former farmyards, mostly requiring a considerable amount of work; however, they provide a great opportunity to either demolish and replace or simply open the land up further. (Please note that some of these buildings have asbestos roofs.) The two main fields are level grassland, one with a gated vehicular access onto the road and a derelict corrugated field shelter; the other sits at the rear of the farmyard. Both enjoy spectacular views.
Woodland: There are two areas, one beyond the formal garden of the main farmhouse. Strategic pathways wind through the trees and open up to a central magical grassed area-a great place to play hide and seek. The other area of woodland is positioned on the other side of the houses, next to one of the paddocks and near a further grassed area currently utilised as a play area.
Garden:s Formal: Lying to the front of The Chequers is an enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn. To the side, and positioned in between the two houses, is a beautiful courtyard garden with thoughtful planting and water well.
Kitchen: In the past, the extensive vegetable beds and summer fruit cages would have produced a large amount of vegetables and fruit. In need of some love, these could be rejuvenated back into production.
• A Variety of Farm Buildings
• Open Garages
• Formal Gardens
• Kitchen Garden
• Woodland
• Plentiful Parking and Two-Level Fields
Guide price
£1,250,000
Within easy reach:
Bisley village – 0.9 miles
Stroud – 4.2 miles
Cheltenham – 11 miles
Gloucester – 13.7 miles
Cirencester – 10.3 miles
All distances are approximate
• Farm House – Three Reception Rooms
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Cloakroom
• Cellar
• Four Bedrooms
• 33’8 x 12’7 ft Attic
• Family Bathroom
• Annexe – Kitchen
• Living/Dining Room
• Cloakroom
• Three Bedrooms
• Bathroom
Situation
Bisley is a stunning, quintessential Cotswold village lying to the east of Stroud. This beautiful village and its surrounding area are noted for their wealth of Cotswold stone houses of architectural and historic interest. It’s a thriving village, offering two churches, two public houses, and a primary school. The King George V playing fields and Bisley Playgroup are both within walking distance of the village centre. There is also a ‘Green Shop’ at Holbrook Garage and the Bisley Farm Shop with coffee shop at Stancombe Beech Farm. The village hall and Bisley Sports Pavilion are home to many clubs and organisations. A variety of educational options-including state, grammar, and independent schoolscan be found in Stroud, Cheltenham, Cirencester, and Gloucester, along with further education opportunities. London (Paddington) can be reached by rail from either Stroud or Kemble railway stations.
Floorplan
Useful Information
Tenure: Freehold.
Postcode: GL6 7BT.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Whitaker Seager.
Fixtures and Fittings: Some mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale.
All others are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authorities: Stroud District Council. The Chequers: Council Tax Band G and EPC F.
Tomna – Council Tax Band C and EPC D.
Please note: in rural locations the map may not be 100% accurate
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Nearby Bisley
The Green Shop
Bisley Post Office
Stancombe Farm Shop
The Stirrup Cup Pub
The Bear Inn
The Butchers Arms
Bisley Blue Coat School
Oakridge Parochial School
Thomas Keble Secondary School
King George V Playing Field
Chalford Sport and Social Club
TCT Shooting Services
Stroud Railways Station
Kemble Railway Station
M5 Junction 13/11a
Giffords Circus
Bisley Annual Flower Show and Fete
Well dressing in Bisley
Our guide to Bisley

The pretty village of Bisley, four miles from Stroud, has all the charm of its Cotswold neighbours while enjoying a quiet existence away from the traditional tourist trail.

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