Leighterton, GL8 8US

ABOUT THIS HOUSE Tucked quietly along a peaceful country lane on the edge of Leighterton, Grange Barns is a home that feels both grounded in its rural setting and effortlessly contemporary in its design. Originally agricultural in purpose, the barn has been thoughtfully reimagined into a striking home, where volume and light take centre stage. Inside, the architecture reveals itself in layers — vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and carefully framed views that draw the outside in. The main living space unfolds with a natural ease, offering both openness for entertaining and quieter corners for retreat. Light shifts beautifully throughout the day, filtering through generous glazing and settling into the textures of wood, stone, and soft neutral tones. What sets Grange Barns apart, however, is its quiet versatility. Adjacent to the main house sits a beautifully converted two-bedroom annexe, currently run as a highly successful holiday let. Designed with the same sensitivity to its origins, the space combines exposed stone, original beams and a light, airy feel, alongside the comforts modern guests expect—generous bedrooms with en-suite facilities, underfloor heating, and a relaxed, open-plan living area. There’s a subtle independence to it: Whether retained as a proven income stream or reimagined for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or a private workspace, it offers a flexibility that feels increasingly rare. Outside, the gardens are both manageable and inviting, with space to breathe without the burden of excess and a feeling that the house sits comfortably within its setting rather than upon it. ABOUT THIS AREA Leighterton is an attractive and unspoilt Cotswold village surrounded by undulating countryside. The village has a pub, the Royal Oak, a well-regarded primary school, farm shop, and a 13th century church. The village is situated near the National Arboretum with numerous walks and some 15,000 specimen trees set in c600 acres. Nearby Tetbury and Nailsworth have a good range of everyday shops and an excellent range of specialist boutiques and delicatessens. Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Cheltenham and Gloucester are the main regional centres and are all within daily commuting distance. Junction 18 of the M4 is about 10 miles distant and there are direct services to London Paddington from Chippenham or Kemble, the former scheduled to take from 60 minutes. Gloucestershire is renowned for its excellent selection of schools. Local private schools include Beaudesert Park, Kings School, Wycliffe College, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Kingswood, Marlborough and Westonbirt. Additionally, there are a number of local state schools as well as seven highly regarded Grammar Schools, including Stroud High and Marling School in Stroud, and Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham. TOWNS AND STATIONS Tetbury 5.3 miles Malmesbury 9.7 miles Bath 21 miles Bristol 23 miles Cheltenham 28.2 miles Central London 106 miles TRAIN STATIONS Kemble Station 12.4 miles (London Paddington from 75 mins) Chippenham 15.3 miles (London Paddington from 60 mins) AIRPORTS Birmingham Airport 79.6 miles Bristol Airport 31 miles London Heathrow 93 miles