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" DESCRIPTION Bondend Farm is an enchanting Grade II Listed timber framed farmhouse rumoured to have once hosted Henry VIII as a guest. Boasting beautiful gardens extending to 1 acre, the farmhouse is positioned on the edge of Upton St.Leonards set down leafy rural lanes and yet an easily accessible walking distance to the village‘s amenities and additionally is very well situated for commuter road networks to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the M5. This historic farmhouse is believed to date back to the 1600s with later extensions added into the 1700s. There is an abundance of charm and character featured throughout including large inglenook fireplaces, oak beams, oak plank doors and a remarkable oriel window which is thought to have been salvaged from a galleon ship.

The spacious accommodation of the main house extends in all to 2,341 sq.ft. with further accommodation of a 1 bedroom annexe plus a large workshop garage bringing the total square footage up to a substantial 3,893 sq.ft. The principal house comprises briefly three good sized reception rooms, oak fitted kitchen breakfast room while upstairs there are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The charming annexe is set within a converted former dairy barn featuring an open plan ground floor kitchen reception and bedroom with en suite located on the first floor.

The mature gardens are positioned predominately to the west and north aspect of the farmhouse and offer a delightful and private oasis to enjoy with extensive lawns, vibrant flower beds and an orchard. Adjacent to the garaging, there is driveway parking for numerous vehicles.  

SITUATION Upton St. Leonards is a pretty village set between the Cotswold escarpment and the city of Gloucester. The village offers a host of amenities including the popular C of E primary school, village shop and post office, church and active village hall. The village also has a range of sports clubs including tennis and cricket. The large city of Gloucester is just a couple of miles away with a complete range of facilities available. Gloucester train station provides intercity connections to London while junction 11a of the M5 motorway is just a 10 minute drive away.   "