5 bedroom equestrian property for sale

A characterful historic farmhouse with land and traditional barns. Description St Arilds Farm is a distinguished Grade II listed farmhouse positioned in the quiet hamlet of Kington, just south of Thornbury. Dating from the 17th century, the house retains a wealth of period features including stone elevations, timber-framed windows, beamed ceilings and areas of original flagstone flooring. Recent owners have sensitively upgraded the property over many years, blending heritage with improved comfort. The reception hall leads into an inner hallway serving two principal reception rooms. The drawing room offers a refined setting with a feature fireplace fitted with a multi fuel stove and a bay window with working shutters. The sitting room provides a more relaxed atmosphere with an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and views across the front garden. At the heart of the home is the large kitchen/breakfast room, complete with an AGA, granite work surfaces and fitted units. Double doors open onto a sunny rear terrace overlooking the enclosed garden, and a generous utility room and cloakroom lie adjacent. Across the first and second floors are five bedrooms served by a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The top floor includes a spacious attic room offering further flexible use. Externally, St Arilds Farm includes an impressive range of traditional stone outbuildings that include barns, stables and stores, alongside an open-fronted barn used for parking. Three paddocks lie beyond the formal gardens, supplemented by a corrugated barn and yard, creating excellent potential for equestrian use or a smallholding. Planning History: Planning Permission Granted South Gloucestershire Council has granted planning approval relating to the reuse or adaptation of certain outbuildings. P22/02577/F Lapsed Planning Permission A previous permission for alterations to part of the outbuildings has expired but may be capable of resubmission or revision. Location St. Arilds Farm enjoys a peaceful rural setting in the hamlet of Kington, just two miles from the market town of Thornbury, which offers a wide range of day to day amenities. Nearby education options are excellent, with several schools located within close reach of Thornbury: Gillingstool Primary School (0.21 miles), St Mary’s CE Primary School (0.28 miles), The Castle School secondary (0.44 miles), and Manorbrook Primary School (0.53 miles). For commuters, the area provides convenient transport links, with Bristol Parkway train station approximately 8 miles away, offering direct services to London and other major destinations. The closest major airport is Bristol Airport, located around 17.8 miles from Thornbury. Leisure opportunities are abundant, with the surrounding countryside providing scenic walking and riding routes, and the Thornbury Sailing Club situated nearby in Oldbury on Severn, offering access to sailing and waterside recreation Square Footage: 3,685 sq ft Acreage: 3.47 Acres Additional Info Mains water Mains electricity Private drainage: Sewage treatment plant Oil central heating