5 bedroom detached house for sale

A magnificent barn conversion in a superb rural setting. Packed with period features, this charming 17th century home has impressive gardens and far-reaching countryside views. The beautifully arranged accommodation opens with an impressive 22ft vaulted reception/dining hall, featuring exposed stone walls and a striking staircase rising to a galleried landing and library. Bedrooms are off to the right, with reception rooms to the left. The generously proportioned drawing room is dual aspect, boasting a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a brick inglenook fireplace with a welcoming log-burning stove. This leads into a versatile family/sitting room, also dual aspect, with its own log burner set within a stone fireplace. Both rooms enjoy delightful views over the gardens and towards Roundway Hill. The 18ft modern kitchen/breakfast room offers ample storage and worktop space, with access to a useful utility room and direct access to the garden. An inner hall off the main hallway leads to four double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, an en suite bathroom, and a balcony capturing the exceptional views. A substantial 28ft boarded loft provides excellent potential for further conversion (subject to permissions). Outside, a long driveway bordered by box hedging and lavender leads to a double garage with attached greenhouse and store. There is ample parking and a turning circle. The gardens extend to about 1 acre and are beautifully maintained, featuring level lawns, established borders, mature trees and shrubs, a wildlife pond, and a productive kitchen garden.SituationThis unique home is situated along a country lane in an outstanding rural position with far reaching views up to the historic Roundway Hill. The village of Bromham is well located between the market towns of Devizes, Chippenham and Melksham with the larger centres of Bath, Marlborough and Swindon all within easy motoring distance. Good road communications provide easy access to the M4 for London and the West Country with main line rail services available from Chippenham (Paddington about 75 mins). There is an excellent choice of both state and private schooling in the region and those with an interest in country and leisure pursuits are well catered for in the area. Local amenities include a butcher/village store, a farm shop, a primary school, a church and two noted Inns.Property InformationServices: Oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity. Solar thermal tubes for hot water. Private drainage (‘Klargester’ treatment plant). Local Authority is Wiltshire Council. Tax Band: G