Cotswolds Countryside, Barn Conversion with Full Planning Permission to build a substantial 5-bedroom home (4,973 sq. ft), 4 miles north of Cirencester
Barn Conversion Scrubditch Farm, North Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7 7DZ
Property Type: Barn
Contract Type: Unconditional
Guide Price* £550,000
plus fees• Full Planning Permission to build a substantial 5-bedroom home (4,973 sq. ft) in the Cotswolds on approx 0.79 acres.
• Countryside location, 4 miles from Cirencester & 13 miles from Cheltenham
• 2 miles from the A417 (connects the M4 to Cheltenham) & 10 miles from Kemble Station (London Paddington in 71 minutes)
• Mains water, electricity and broadband are available
• To be sold via Knight Frank Auctions on 22nd October 2026 (unless sold prior or withdrawn)
Property Description
Rare opportunity in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to convert an agricultural building into a 5-bedroom (4,973 sq ft) family home.
To comprise 3 bedrooms all with ensuites, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, drawing room, kitchen/ living room, larder & store, dining room, WC (disable), utility room, plant room, hallway with cupboards and garage with storage area
Access to the plot is via a shared private driveway off Cutham Lane, which connects to Welsh Way to the south. The village of North Cerney is 1 mile to the east, with the A435 providing onward access to Cirencester, 4 miles to the south.
Site Area – approx. 0.79 Acres
PLANNING
Planning permission was granted on appeal on 4th December 2024 by the Planning Inspectorate - Reference 24/00315/FUL - Cotswold District Council.
Summary: - Conversion of former agricultural building to residential use as a single storey 5-bedroom dwelling with integral garage. Whilst the current planning permission is for a 5 bedroom home, the internal layout could readily be altered by the buyer to suit their own lifestyle & requirements (subject to all necessary consents).
Further information can be found in the legal pack and at https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning-permission/view-planning-applications/
Mains water, electricity and broadband are available.
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Please note some images are CGI and for illustrative purposes only. Interested parties are advised to review the plans, transfer and contract in the legal pack.
VIEWINGS - All at 11am/ 11.45am - see Dates below & arrive at the start time.
Wednesday 16th September
Friday 25th September
Saturday 10th October
Wednesday 14th October
Please confirm attendance with - [email protected]
Location
Scrubditch Farm is located just to the west of the village of North Cerney approximately 4 miles north of Cirencester, 13 miles south of Cheltenham and 10 miles north of Kemble Station (trains direct to London Paddington in 75 minutes). The A40 is 10 miles to the northeast connecting Cheltenham to Burford and Oxford. The M4 is 20 miles to south connecting London with Bristol and the M5. There are a number of local primary schools nearby.
Tenure
Freehold
Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction and is being sold as on an Unconditional basis. Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions. Auctioneer Fees and Deposit. The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply: • 10% deposit of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. • Buyer’s Fee- is £1950 including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability. There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully and take professional advice before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions’ website. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Auction Conduct Guide.
Auction Information
22 October 2026 11:00
The Knight Frank Auction will be broadcast live online with telephone and internet bidding
Lot Information
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