6 bed detached house for sale

Downington, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7

A splendid period home situated within the delightful riverside town of Lechlade,
Including a selection of period outbuildings, self-contained annex, swimming pool and sizeable grounds.

Downington is the prime location of Lechlade. The area reflects a collection of mostly detached period houses set amidst landscaped grounds, set to the west of the town’s Market Place. Orchard House South comprises a detached period cottage, Listed Grade II along with an adjacent stone barn that have been adjoined and converted to provide one extensive home of character.

The property has an approximate gross internal floor area of 268 sq m providing entrance hall, vast sitting room with dual aspect and open fireplace, dining room, family room, home office and kitchen with Aga. The ground floor further encompasses utility and cloakroom. Served by two stairwells; the first floor provides five well-proportioned bedrooms, two with en suite facilities and the family bathroom. Stairs rise to the second floor providing a great teenagers space with limited head height and access to large storage area.

The property sits within grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres. Located within the curtilage lies two stone barns, one with planning consent to convert to ancillary accommodation, a swimming pool pavilion and self-contained annex. The ground are mostly laid to lawns with established planting. South westerly aspect.

Annex
Planning consent 26/00176/ful dated 6th March 2026. The annex has been constructed of stone and faced timber elevations set beneath a pitched slate roof. It extends to 49 sq m gifa with layout to offer well-lit sitting room with patio doors, appointed kitchen incorporating domestic appliances, double bedroom with en suite bathroom and separate utility. Gas fired heating. Private drainage.
Please note, consent is granted as ancillary accommodation to Orchard House South, and not for any commercial use.

Coach House
Planning consent granted for conversion to residential annex. Reference 25/00991/Ful dated 13th June 2025 providing three bedrooms. Overall the building extends to 80 sq m.

Craft Workshops
The current owners have utilised the first floor as an arts and craft workshop.
Overall the property extends to 149 sq m.

The property is freehold offering vacant possession upon completion. Council Tax Band ‘G’ charges 2024/25 £3,832.25. All main services connected. Cotswold District Council . EPC exempt. Broadband & Mobile signal checker via

Lechlade is located on the further most navigational point of the River Thames bordering three counties. It is a charming historic Cotswold market town boasting a vibrant community. The town offers a wealth of reputable day to day amenities to include a popular primary school, convenience stores, butchers, modern medical centre, dentists, numerous public houses, and restaurants. Its proximity to the River Thames affords aquatic pastimes and splendid walks.

Swindon station c.16 miles – Paddington 59 minutes
Cirencester c.13 miles | Burford c.8 miles
Oxford c.25 miles | Cheltenham c.30 miles
M4 Junction J15 c.14 miles | Bristol c.55 miles