About this property
This stylish country house well secluded within acres of sympathetically landscaped grounds, with a classic interior that further enhances the many original features, creating the perfect back drop for any special occasion.
Just 10 miles from the Georgian delights of Bath, known for its natural hot springs and 18th century Georgian architecture to include the Pump room and original Roman Bath. Well positioned with a wealth of history and heritage on your doorstep to include the World Heritage Site of Avebury, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow. National Trust village at Lacock along with some stunning historic houses and gardens including the famous Stourhead Gardens. With ample walking, cycling, fishing and horse riding trails. Wiltshire is home to Longleat Adventure and Safari Park, a maize maze, adventure playgrounds and a butterfly world. Enjoy your first view of this traditional country house set within 12 acres from the gravelled sweeping driveway, the solid wooden door giving access to the traditional hall with flagstone floors and high ceilings, step into a cosy TV room with comfy armchairs, cushions and colourful throws, the perfect space to lose yourself in a movie. Passing back through the dining hall a larger lounge warmed by the open fire, welcomes you with comfortable seating for all that come to stay. The heart of this country home lies in this bespoke kitchen/diner with a refectory style table just perfect for friends to gather whilst a meal is being prepared, the kitchen is well equipped and warmed by an AGA, with the addition of a microwave, fridge and a dishwasher. The utility room is the perfect place with ample hanging space for coats and storage for boots a washing machine and tumble dryer along with a WC. Heading up the unique spiral staircase you will find six bedrooms, 1 super king size with en suite claw foot bath and walk in shower and WC, 1 double with en suite bath and WC, 1 king size zip and link (that can be made into a twin) and 1 twin zip and link (that can be made into a king size on request). There is a shower room with large walk in shower and WC on this floor. Heading further up a spiral staircase to the second floor within the exposed eaves you will find 1 king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 twin room with TV. There is a shower room with WC on this floor. The detached indoor games room offers a selection of games that will bring out the competitive side in all of us to include table football, a full sized pool table and a pair of spin bikes. Alternatively be a spectator and relax in the comfortable seating area where you can enjoy your favourite tunes or movie. The indoor pool with heated pool and changing rooms is perfect whatever the season with by folding doors that open onto the gardens. Step outside into the sympathetically landscaped gardens, with a selection of mature cottage borders that further enhance the bath stone of this country home, the main patio with furniture is great for a BBQ or one of the many alcoves for a peaceful soak in the sun. The tennis courts are all weather and just of the main garden. Try your hand at croquet, boules or a game of five a side football on the football pitch, a covered barn hosts a full size table tennis table, with two acres of woodland which you are free to roam. There is ample parking within the front of the grounds. Need to know: 6 Bedrooms 1 super king, 2 king size zip and link, 1 twin zip and link, 1 double and 1 twin . 4 bathrooms 2 shower rooms, 1 en suite bathroom, 1 en suite bathroom. Kitchen with AGA, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer and seperate WC. Indoor heated swimming pool. Games room with full sized pool table, table football and spin bikes. Covered barn with table tennis. All weather tennis courts. Football pitch, croquet and boule piste. Open fires in living room first basket of logs included. Electric and central heating included. Bed linen and towels included. Property not suitable for those with mobility issues due to stairs, steps and gravel surrounding the property. Ample private parking. Wi Fi included. Regret no smoking. 2 dogs welcome. Pub and shop 2 miles. TV with Netflix and DVD.
Accommodation
Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / woodburner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Luxury, Green, Family friendly, Indoor swimming pool, Tennis court, Cottage, Swimming pool