Leysbourne, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55

An impressive Grade II listed town house situated at one end of the High Street.

Description

Dating from 1634, Elmfield House is a striking Grade II listed townhouse, prominently located in this sought-after market town. In its time it has been both a convent and a pub and was converted by its current owners to form a lovely home which offers spacious and well-balanced living spaces spread across three floors, brimming with character and period charm. Notable features include high ceilings, ornate architraves, sash windows, elm flooring, and charming fireplaces.

The versatile accommodation is wonderfully light and includes a generous entrance hall, a dual aspect drawing room featuring display alcoves and an open fireplace. The dining room enjoys lovely views over the High Street and also boasts an attractive fireplace. A large sitting room or study offers built-in bookshelves, while the breakfast room is bathed in natural light thanks to a roof lantern. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with a wide range of base and wall units, a central island, and integrated Miele appliances. A utility room leads to a secondary front door and down to the cellar which contains the boiler room.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a spacious en suite bathroom with a shower and freestanding bath, along with a dressing room. The second bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, an en suite shower room, and built-in wardrobes. On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and the other with a WC. Both rooms offer ample eaves storage.

At the front, a formal garden with clipped box hedges and standard trees is enclosed by traditional Cotswold stone walls, with a wrought iron gate leading to the front door.
The beautiful rear garden has been professionally landscaped and is enclosed by hedging and stone walls. Directly behind the house, extensive paved terraces with Cotswold stone retaining walls create ideal spaces for entertaining. Beyond these are gravelled areas, pleached lime trees, and formal lawns bordered by well-stocked beds featuring a rich variety of mature plants, flowers, shrubs, and specimen trees.

At the rear of the property, and almost uniquely for house on the High Street, a driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and a pair of stone built single garages with power and lighting. Additionally, a garden studio with power, light, and large windows overlooking the garden serves perfectly as a home office or hobby room.

Also available to purchase under separate negotiation a delightful stone cottage with garden and parking.

Location

Chipping Campden is the most beautiful and unspoilt of all the Cotswold market towns, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chipping Campden offers an excellent range of shops and other services. There is a fine selection of pubs and restaurants and two award winning delis, all within walking distance. Services include a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, dentist, optician, library and the well regarded Chipping Campden School. There are fast train services to London Paddington from Moreton-in-Marsh station.

Culturally, Chipping Campden is famous for its associations with the Arts & Crafts Movement celebrated at Court Barn Museum. The town hosts both a Literature and a Music Festival each year as well as the world famous ‘Olimpick Games’. The Cidermill Theatre stages an excellent programme of shows, including National Theatre Live. Further afield, Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Memorial Theatre. The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival.

For those interested in country pursuits the general area provides excellent riding and walking within countryside designated as a Special Landscape Area. The Cotswold Way is on the doorstep as are the acclaimed gardens of Hidcote and Kiftsgate. There are excellent sporting opportunities in the region including golf at Broadway and Naunton Downs, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham.

Square Footage: 3,564 sq ft



Directions

From Chipping Campden High Street proceed towards Mickleton through Leysbourne and the property will be found on the left-hand side. To access the parking and garaging proceed a little further into Aston Road and turn immediately left onto Back Ends then take the second left onto Griggs Close. Proceed to the top of the drive and the property is on the left-hand side.

Additional Info

Elmfield House is liable for a share of the maintenance costs for Griggs Close.

Local Authority: Cotswold District Council. Tel: . Council Tax Band G.

Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected. Gas central heating.

Viewings: By prior arrangement via Savills Stow on the Wold. Tel: .

Particulars prepared: June 2025. Photographs taken: June 2025.