4 Bedroom Mid-Terraced House, Ballantrae, Back Lane, Fairford, GL7

Set within the historic market town of Fairford, this beautifully presented period home combines elegant character with modern comfort. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the property retains many original features while offering a layout that suits contemporary living.

The newly appointed kitchen sets the tone for the rest of the house, where period charm meets modern convenience. Filled with natural light, it is a warm and welcoming space anchored by a gas fired AGA that provides gentle heat during the cooler months. An additional electric oven and separate four ring hob ensure everyday practicality, while the adjoining galley pantry keeps food storage neatly tucked away. A generous island and breakfast bar create the perfect setting for informal family meals or keeping company with the cook. Shaker style cabinetry offers excellent storage and the tumbled limestone flooring completes this stylish and functional room.

The kitchen flows into an inviting dining area that forms a sociable centre to the home. The open layout works beautifully for entertaining while still achieving a subtle sense of separation from the cooking area. In one corner sits the original front door onto London Street, cleverly concealed to create a cosy atmosphere and a useful coat cupboard. Although the current owners tend to use the Back Lane entrance, it provides an easy and direct route to the High Street.

The owners describe the moment they first stepped inside as special, saying it felt “like a hug in house form.” They add, “As lovers of old homes, we have restored it lovingly, inch by inch, from the smallest details to the big projects. It has been a wonderful home for our family.”

The principal reception room is a well proportioned and inviting space, rich in period detail with exposed beams, floor to ceiling sash windows, and the original fireplace with hand finished lime mortar and exposed stonework. A large south facing window looks across the garden, while a doorway opens onto the patio to encourage effortless indoor outdoor living in the warmer months.

A second reception room on the ground floor provides a peaceful and versatile snug or family room, complete with generous built in storage and a characterful reading nook with integrated lighting.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress. The principal bedroom is set apart from the others and enjoys a lovely view over the garden. With built in storage and space that works well as either a vanity or home office, it balances comfort with practicality. Bedroom two is particularly generous in size and may be preferred by some. Recently fitted carpets and soft tones enhance the sense of calm. Bedrooms three and four each accommodate a double bed, and both could be fitted with built in storage if desired.

The family bathroom is beautifully finished with herringbone Welsh slate flooring and underfloor heating, double vanity, a roll top bath and a generous shower lined in Marmi Gold porcelain with Heritage fittings. A second bathroom offers a large shower and additional WC.

Outside, the garden has been designed for both relaxation and entertaining. A patio seating area sits beside well tended borders and mature planting which bring colour and privacy throughout the seasons.

The current owners speak warmly of both the setting and the lifestyle the property provides, noting the “lovely sense of old fashioned neighbourly camaraderie” along Back Lane. They say, “We felt part of the community from day one. We can wander one way to shops, cafés, the park and library, and the other to the peaceful River Coln.” They often visit the river at dusk, calling it “a little slice of heaven.”

The garden has been a particular favourite. As they describe it, “The borders are full of flowers I love cutting for gifts, and the sun soaked courtyard and lawn have been a true oasis. We have spent so many happy days and evenings here, sharing wine and laughter with friends dropping by. It has felt like a peaceful retreat right in town.

This is a home of rare quality, blending the integrity of its period fabric with thoughtful modern updates. It is ideally positioned within easy reach of Fairford’s shops, cafés, and schools, as well as the surrounding Cotswold countryside.