This sophisticated Grade ii-listed house, a former wine merchants built in 1880, was the subject of a major renovation by the architect Klas Hyllen and occupies a sought-after central position in the Wiltshire town of Bradford-on-Avon. Internal accommodation of over 3,240 sqft is set over three expansive storeys, with a large full-height basement offering tremendous scope for further renovation and plans approved for an additional outbuilding in the private rear gardens. Ideally located, the town centre, canal paths and the train station are all reachable on foot in around five minutes, with direct connections to London in approximately one hour and 40 minutes.Environmental PerformanceFollowing retrofit principles, the renovation introduced excellent levels of energy efficiency where possible, including to windows, with Passivhaus standard insulation to the roof and achieving an airtightness reading of 2.6m3/hm2. The mhvr system ensures the house retains consistent interior air quality and temperatures throughout the year, remaining cool in the summer while providing excellent thermal comfort during the winter.The TourThe primary entrance is tucked away on the easterly side of the house, leading through to the main living areas, which extend across the ground level. Arranged in an open plan, this room is a wonderfully versatile space which sensitively pairs the original architectural details with the modern interior treatment.Arched windows span one wall, allowing light to filter into the dining area, which is positioned centrally. Decorative tiling adds a subtle visual texture underfoot. The modern kitchen has been artfully built into the adjacent corner, defined by clean lines of bespoke joinery. Birch plywood shelving sits neatly in the cavity of thick stone walls alongside the warm patina of original brickwork. The living room is organised across the south easterly side of the ground floor, where sliding glass doors frame views to the garden and open directly onto the terrace.Ascending the staircase, a slim vertical ribbon of glazing frames a slice of the gardens, allowing plenty of natural light to pour in. Exposed brick walls add a further nod to the rich history of the building. The expansive open landing is currently used as a study. A peaceful space to work, original floorboards and a large arched window add character.Unfolding through the heart of the house, a suspended modern staircase clad in birch plywood forms a striking centrepiece. A rope net crosshatches the void, adding a playful touch and creating the perfect spot for reading or play with views down to the ground floor.The main bedroom is a beautifully designed space with pitched ceilings creating an impressive angular volume and the full-height glazing inviting a soft westerly light. Sliding glass doors screen wardrobes and storage areas, and the en suite has a large walk-in shower finished in marble. A second double bedroom is also positioned on this floor.Set into the eaves, a large family bathroom and utility room is flanked by two additional rooms, replete with original beams and trusses. Plans have been approved to convert the entire basement into an expansive, full-height living space and also for an additional outbuilding of approximately 1,615 sqft. Full details of planning can be found here.Outdoor SpaceA shingle courtyard garden at the back of the house leads directly from the living area and provides a quiet spot for eating outside. A raised garden extends from here, primarily laid to lawn, with the original stone wall forming the boundary.The AreaBradford-on-Avon is a charming Saxon town with graceful architecture akin to its Georgian neighbour, Bath. Silver Street is perfectly positioned for the town centre's thriving local community of independent shops and cafes.The Bunch of Grapes, just a minute's walk away, is an excellent local pub and restaurant and Timbrell’s Yard, situated on the riverside, is also reached in five minutes on foot. The town is well-equipped for daily amenities, with a good selection of supermarkets and independent grocers. For local produce, Hartley Farm is two miles away and has an excellent offering. Castle Farm at Midford, a 20-minute drive away, is another local highlight, well-loved for curry supper clubs on Friday evenings.Bradford-on-Avon is very well positioned for access to the surrounding countryside, with extensive walking and cycling paths along the canal towpath. The Peto Gardens at Iford Manor, The Tithe Barn and the Saxon Church are local highlights.The house sits in the catchment area for a good selection of private and state primary and secondary schools.Bradford-on-Avon’s train station offers a direct line to London Waterloo in under two hours and hourly trains to London Paddington. Bath Spa is a ten-minute journey by train or twenty minutes by car.Council Tax Band: E
£ 1,550,000
Millennium Terrace is a terrace of four spectacular traditionally styled mews houses with a contemporary twist. The gated, underground garage immediately sets the grandeur of these five storey houses.Enter the property through the central feature staircase to the garden level where the large living space opens out onto private roof gardens. Elevated and uninterrupted countryside views are seen from every floor. Boasting 5 ample double bedrooms, family kitchen, en-suites, family bathroom and a large cinema room, these are ideal family homes in the most desirable of locations.Millennium Terrace is ideally situated within 3 miles of the World Heritage Bath city centre and the historical village of Batheaston.Bath city centre offers an array of chain and independent retail outlets, a fine selection of restaurants cafes and wine bars and a number of well renowned cultural activities which include a well-respected international music and literary festival, the newly refurbished One Royal Crescent and Holburne Museums and many pre-London shows at The Theatre Royal. World class sporting facilities are available at the nearby Bath Rugby and Cricket Clubs and Bath University.There are also many excellent local amenities within easy reach in nearby Larkhall village which include The Rondo independent theatre, post office and general store, national chain supermarket, iron mongers, organic butchers, delicatessen, hairdressers, public house and gourmet takeaway.There are also a number of excellent schools close at hand which include King Edward’s Schools on North Road, easily accessed via the nearby Bathampton toll bridge, St Saviours and St Marks Schools in Larkhall and St Stephens Primary School, The Royal High School and Kingswood Schools in Lansdown.Communications include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station, the M4 Motorway is approximately 8 miles to the north and Bristol Airport is 18 miles to the west.
£ 1,650,000
Exquisitely designed homes combining absolute luxury and ultimate sophistication.Traditional mews terrace living with an abundance of space and entensive countryside views.Quaint and traditional from the street these mews townhouses have a commanding elevated position on the countryside beyond. From the underground parking with cinema or entertainment room to the expansive open plan living space and terraced garden these homes are finished to the highest standards.The two master bedroom suites are generous and luxuriously equipped. Two more ample bedrooms, one with a further en-suite, and a potential fifth bedroom or home office give these homes exceptional living space with breathtaking views.SituationArrival through the private, gated driveway sets the mark for this house.Ideally situated within 3 miles of the World Heritage Bath city centre and the historical village of Batheaston, this truly is an address to impress. Upon entry to the ground floor of the property is a striking, metal, spiral staircase winding down to the garden level and the spectacular expansive south-facing country views.Brand New HomesSelection Of FourElevated ViewsHigh Quality SpecificationCovered ParkingSuperb Versatility
£ 1,650,000
Built in the 1840s, this early Victorian Bath stone detached home sits in an elevated position, surrounded by gardens and with views across fields towards the hills beyond.Updated with a new roof, guttering and boiler in 2018 and a new double garage, The Brow is in good order. A stone portico with pillars defines the main entrance to the house, with a separate doorway on the left for The studio. The Brow has well proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors with the principal rooms located towards the front of the house, taking advantage of the views. The drawing room is of particular note with a beautiful marble fireplace, elaborate cornicing and two bay windows overlooking the garden.In addition there is a separate dining room and a study. The large kitchen/dining room has glass doors that open onto the garden terrace, as does the utility room next to it. There are some period features throughout, notably the marble fire surround and elaborate cornicing in the drawing room and the decorative ceiling in the principal bedroom. Both of these rooms also have particularly attractive views from their large bay windows. There's a good balance of modern details throughout too, such as a large skylight that floods the first floor landing with light, the tiled en suites and bathrooms, and the white kitchen island and units.Gardens and GroundsEntry to the property is via electric gates onto a gravel drive that leads up to the house and the paved terrace that wraps around the side and expands at the rear where a wooden pergola defines an outdoor eating area, accessed from the kitchen.The south-west facing garden has far-reaching views across the hills and is mostly formed of well-maintained lawn, borders and trees, as well as a small connecting orchard. Outbuildings include a large shed and greenhouse.The double garage has electric doors and a pitched roof with space for storage, and side door access.Bannerdown Road is in a semi-rural situation, just beyond the popular village of Batheaston which lies to the north-east of Bath. The village has a thriving community, a great selection of day-to-day amenities such as shops, a Post Office, doctors' surgery and dentist, several pubs and cafe. Surrounding countryside is within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including Solsbury Hill and St.Catherine's Valley, with many wonderful local walks directly from the property, such as through Bannerdown Common and Bathford.Nearby Bath offers first-class shopping, superb restaurants and bars and cultural experiences.There are good pre and primary schools locally, in addition to an excellent selection of both independent and state schools in Bath and the surrounding areas. The property is well placed for commuters with easy access to the M4 and local links via a toll bridge to the south of Bath.
£ 1,650,000
This 8-bedroom suite Georgian terrace (3,971 sq ft) retains all the period features one would expect, including:* Large sash windows* Wrought-iron balconettes on the first and second floor* Open cast-iron fireplaces* Detailed cornicing* The original bath stone surrounds of the ovens on the lower ground floor* And the grand proportions and ceiling heights of an impressive Georgian terrace.The property is positioned centrally in a terrace of 15 similar architecturally importantproperties, with just an 8-minute walk to the Roman Baths.The property has had extensive infrastructure works, including new electrics, a fire safety system, lighting, and a new twin-boiler pressured system with a holding tank to ensure that all bathrooms can run at the same time.All of the property's windows have been refurbished and repaired, with its door frames and door stops all repaired or replaced and newly plastered walls and ceilings.There are some finishing works required that the buyers would take on to suit their style and taste. These include, tiling, showers, baths, light fittings, the fitting of floors or carpets, and any interior design and furniture.A full interior design package is available on request from the architect.There is a reception area with a separate cloakroom that could be used as a hotel-style concierge/reception — or could be made into another lettable suite.The lower ground-floor suite affords a generous garden that faces east, and the views to the rear of the property stretch across Bath to the hills beyond.This superb property offers a rare versatility in the centre being of interest to investors.SituationBladud Buildings is a splendid terrace of Georgian properties located at the bottom of Lansdown Road and adjoining the architecturally renowned Paragon.It's at the end of a row of similar residential/commercial premises including a bookshop, awedding dress maker, and a recruitment agent.Bath city centre is on your doorstep here providing numerous cultural, leisure andshopping facilities — including the Thermae Bath Spa, the Theatre Royal, a variety of art galleries and museums, as well as premiership rugby.Bath is a World Heritage city that is famous for its Georgian architecture and Roman origins and is positioned in the River Avon valley, close to the M4 (J18 10 miles).London Paddington is 90 minutes from Bath Spa station. The city is well served with schools, a college and two universities.From Queen Square proceed North up Gay Street and follow the road round to the right onto George Street. At the second pair of traffic lights, you will see the property across the junction on the right-hand side of the road — a few doors up from Toppings Bookshop
£ 1,700,000
An exquisite Grade I listed penthouse duplex apartment located within one of Bath’s most elegant Georgian crescents and with the benefit of a roof terrace.DescriptionDesigned by John Eveleigh in 1790, Somerset Place is the most striking of crescents and this stunning lateral maisonette occupies the first and second floor of the prime central position. The intricate stonework of the pediment is a fine example of the most exquisite stone masonry.The communal entrance leads via a lift or stairs to the top floor duplex apartment, which benefits from a very stylish interior with cleverly designed and versatile accommodation over two floors. An ambient lighting design, along with views across the city add to the appeal of this property.The entrance hall leads to the smart and sleek kitchen with integrated appliances that are discreetly designed within the wall of units, as well as the light and spacious dining area. The impressive drawing room is light with three sash windows allowing the light to flood the room whilst enjoying the stunning panoramic city views.The main bedroom benefits from beautiful views over the gardens to the rear. As well as being beautifully presented, the principal bedroom has a wall of built-in wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms or study, both being served by a stylish bathroom. Stairs lead up from this floor to the wonderful roof terrace.To the front of the crescent is a beautiful communal garden with an abundance of trees, shrubs and a large central lawn that is exclusive to Somerset Place. This stunning apartment also has private gated parking.LocationSomerset Place is one of Bath’s premier Georgian Crescents, situated in a quiet, cul-de-sac position near the western end of Lansdown Crescent with unrivalled views of the City. It is within walking distance of the City Centre, which is a World Heritage site famous for its Roman origins and Georgian architecture.There is a superb diversity of shopping, cultural and recreational facilities, together with a range of excellent schools including Kingswood, the Royal High and Prior Park College.Communications are also excellent. Bath Spa railway station provides mainline services to London Paddington (journey time from approx. 75 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 15 minutes).Junction 18 of the M4 is approximately 10 miles north of the City.Square Footage: 1,832 sq ftLeasehold with approximately 992 years remaining.
£ 1,750,000
Sumptuous spaces with embellished finishes and exquisite detailing, No 1 Sion Hill Place has undergone an extensive restoration and refurbishment and now offers a choice of maisonettes or apartments. The building also benefits from a lift.In 2019 the area was listed as one of the most desirable of addresses in the UK.With impressive ceiling heights and the immaculate detailing that carries throughout, including embellished cornices, oversized architraves and skirting boards that have their own intricate detailing.All stunning features from the moment you enter the grand lobby. The curved stone staircase continues the standard of craftmanship through its delicate wrought iron ballustrading and elegant sweeping curves.*Please note that all photos used are for illustritive purposes only. Rooms have been dressed using CGIs. No furniture is included in the sale.Purchasers are able choose flooring and appliances in certain apartments that are not yet complete. Please ask for further information.SituationThis outstanding Grade i-listed re-development is situated in the conservation area of Lansdown, just north of the heritage city of Bath.Sion Hill Place was named as one of the top 6 best streets to live in 2019 by The Times; it truly is an impressive address.Additional InformationBespoke kitchens with Kesseler lifetime guarantee.Hand painted or spray finish to customers own colour specification.*Solid oak and beautiful dovetail jointed drawer boxes.Solid real wood doors and drawers.Integrated traditional plaster cornicing and pilasters.Choice of solid worktop finishes.*State of the art high spec appliances* including :Single oven and microwave.Induction hob.Downdraft extractor.Filter tap.Integrated dishwasher.Integrated fridge and freezer with ice maker.Free standing stone resin bath.Hudson and Reed dual basin vanity units.Walk-in shower.Grohe white goods.Ample bedroom sizes.Floor finish to customer specification.*Immaculately restored original working sash windows.High specification door furniture and ironmongery.Keypad entry system.Lift.
£ 1,750,000
Classic Freehold Georgian style (1833) country house in a rural setting without near neighbours, on approx. 4 acres with its own spring water and river. The south facing private property, comprising a main house and separate coach house has panoramic views of the Wiltshire countryside and its own formal topiary gardens.In a rural setting without near neighbours, this classic south facing, Georgian style country house built from 1833 with late 1800s additions sits within approx. 4 acres and has panoramic views of the Wiltshire countryside. The land is without any public pathways. Built with brick and locally sourced Bath Stone under a Regency style slate roof, this is a rare private property incorporating a main house and separate coach house comprising:• Outer hall• Inner hall• Drawing room• Dining room• Eat-in kitchen• Billiard room/Library• Sitting room• Office• Upper hall• 5 Bedrooms• 3 Bathroom/Shower rooms• Separate Laundry• Lower ground floor storage rooms (ex servants’ quarters) with development potential• Wine Cellars with full head height.• Triple Garage Coach house (896 square feet)• Wood Shed• Greenhouse• Topiary gardens• Pond• Tennis court• Paddocks• Orchard• River• Own Spring water from well.The reception rooms feature high ceilings, original marble fireplaces and period sash windows and panelled doors. These are grand rooms for entertaining with great views across a formal topiary garden to the Great Ridge beyond. The dining room seats 12, and the 22 foot (7.29m) drawing room is large enough for a grand piano. A billiard room/library has built-in book shelves.The five bedrooms on the first floor are generously proportioned and have some great views over topiary gardens to the hills and ridgeline beyond. A sitting room (the former butler’s room) on the ground floor has an ensuite, if a sixth bedroom should be required.Grounds comprise formal gardens (1.7 acres), a home paddock, orchard, and woodland of 2.2 acres (plentiful supply of timber for the fire places). Further land maybe available by separate negotation. A tributary of the Wylye River crosses the land providing water to the paddocks. The lawns slope down towards the river and encompass a croquet lawn and a tennis court.The whole property sits within an aonb and the house is Grade 11 listed. The house has its own well with electric pump through 70 foot of chalk providing all the water for the house. This is high-quality spring water. The house also has its own sewerage system. The heating is oil fired central heating. The boiler was replaced with a Worcester boiler in 2017. The cost of electricity is low, the bills are £119.17, rising to £157.25/month in October 2022.Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, garden urns, rugs carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.In adherence to the 1979 Estate Agents Act the agent here discloses that he is a connected party and is selling a family home.Council Band H - £4,062/annumServices: Own water; mains electricity; own sewerage sytem; oil fired central heating.Commute to London from Grateley station (24 miles away) to Waterloo in 1 hour 20 minutes.
£ 1,750,000
Delightful Grade II listed Georgian Manor House set within extensive grounds.DescriptionThis handsome Georgian manor house is believed to date from 1810, with late 19th Century additions. Constructed predominantly of limestone ashlar under a Welsh slate hipped roof, it retains a wealth of interesting period detail, including a number of original fireplaces, original floorboards, tripartite sash windows and intricate cornicing.The house is entered via an Ionic portico, with glazed outer doors and half-glazed inner door with fanlight above. The spacious, part-panelled reception hall is a particularly impressive room, with parquet flooring and a striking late 19th Century open well staircase, with twisted balusters and a moulded handrail.To one side is an elegant drawing room with a wide floor-to-ceiling bay window with working shutters, an open fire and glazed double doors to outside. Opposite is a well-proportioned dining room with shuttered windows, ornate cornicing and a marble fireplace. A pretty morning room, so named as it faces east to benefit from the morning sun, has a marble fireplace with flanking alcoves, wood panelling, ornate plaster cornice and original shutters. A study and a library, with a charming bay window and glazed door to the garden, can be accessed from both the hall and the dining room. There is an adjacent shower room/WC.The kitchen/breakfast room has wooden cabinetry, including a fitted floor-to-ceiling dresser, and a four-oven oil-fired Aga. It has access to the back stairs, that lead up to the first floor landing. From the kitchen is a large walk-in pantry, with both cupboards and extensive slate open shelving. The adjacent boiler room/utility has a butlers sink, wooden cupboards and work surfaces and a door into a courtyard. Stone steps lead from the back hall down to the wine cellar.The spacious galleried landing is another notable feature of the property. It offers access to six well-proportioned bedrooms, some of which have fireplaces. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite dressing room and bathroom. Two of the remaining bedrooms have en suite shower rooms and there is a family bathroom and separate WC. A staircase leads from the landing to a sizeable attic, which is fully boarded out for storage, but with potential (with the relevant consents) be developed into further accommodation if required.The property includes a pretty three bedroom cottage, Manor Lodge, within the grounds. Built in around 2007 of stone under a thatched roof with stone mullion windows, it has its own private garden.The main house is approached through a wide entrance from the village road, through double wrought iron gates, onto a sweeping gravel driveway down to the house. A second gravel driveway, also accessed from the road via double wrought iron gates, leads down to a large area of parking in front of the coach house/garaging and the stables. The coach house is currently used for storage, but has space for garaging and a first floor storage room created from the former hay loft. There are three stables and a tack room within the charming stable building. The extensive south-facing gardens and grounds are laid predominantly to lawn, with an abundance ofmature specimen trees. Three paddocks run along the southern-most boundary of the property, one containing a dew pond playing host to a myriad of wildlife.LocationCodford St Peter is a sought-after village with a strong community spirit. It boasts an active village hall and a large range of amenities, including a shop, primary school, petrol station, cafe, 2 churches, doctors surgery, Woolstore Theatre and a social club.The picturesque Wylye Valley offers a range of rural pursuits, such as walking, cycling, riding and fishing. Racing can be found at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury. Golf can be enjoyed at Rushmore, South Wilts and Orchardleigh, to name but a few. Warminster lies 7 miles to the north west, offering a comprehensive range of amenities, including a Waitrose supermarket.The Cathedral City of Salisbury is to be found 14 miles east and Bath 25 miles west, both of which offer a greater variety of entertainment and cultural opportunities. This area has become particularly popular because of the exceptional number of good schools at all levels, including Warminster School, Sherborne, Marlborough, Dauntseys, Port Regis, Sandroyd and Bryanston, as well as grammar and private schools in both Salisbury and Bath.Communications are excellent, with the A303/M3 providing access to London and the West Country. Mainline rail services run from Westbury to London Paddington (journey time 80 minutes) and from both Salisbury and Warminster to London Waterloo (journey time 90 minutes and 103 minutes respectively).All distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 7,986 sq ftAcreage:5.49 AcresDirectionsdirections (BA12 0NF)From Salisbury, take the A36 through Wilton, continuing along the Wylye Valley towards Warminster. You will pass over the A303 and after approximately 3 more miles, turn right into Codford. Continue along the High Street until you pass a sign to the Village Hall and Social Centre on your left; shortly afterwards, the entrance to The Manor House will be found before the crest of the hill on the left hand side.All distances and travel times are approximate.Additional Infotenure : Freeholdlocal authority : Wiltshire Council – services : Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating and Aga.Fixtures & fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.Outgoings : The property is subject to the following Council Tax Bands: The Manor House - Band H Manor Lodge - Band Aagent comment : Any development of the land will be subject to an existing overage clause up to July 2027. Further details are available from the agent.Viewing : Strictly by appointment with sole agents Savills.
£ 1,950,000
Number 8 Longmeadow is the last property to be completed and sits comfortably within this superb development. It is built using conservation stone roof slates and sits behind a stone wall with gated entrance. It backs onto open fields with a westerly aspect and with far-reaching views visible from the hall as you enter. The house is laid out over three floors and has an oak staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing and a superb specification with the involvement of interior designers providing a bespoke finish throughout.Designed to provide maximise light, the kitchen has two walls of floor to ceiling glazed doors meeting at a corner apex. This floods the large, open plan space with light and brings the outside in. It also has a separate living room and spacious sitting room for easy entertaining together with a study/TV room and 6 bedrooms. The elegantly and cleverly designed landscaped garden is laid out in three separate areas and extends towards the neighbouring field for an expansive, open feel but at the same time with a degree of privacy.A viewing is strongly recommended by the sole agents Cobb Farr.Somerset is a popular county with a huge amount to offer. Beckington itself is a lively village, perfectly placed for access to the unesco World Heritage City of Bath, as well as Frome and Bruton, Somerset towns that regularly feature in The Times Best Places to Live Guide. All offer a wealth of restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as galleries, theatre, museums, cinemas and cultural events. Babington House, the well-known Soho House private members’ country club, is a short drive away.Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb), there are endless views to enjoy and walks to explore. Orchardleigh Golf course is nearby, as are a number of outdoor pursuit centres. Stourhead Gardens, The Newt in Somerset, Hauser & Wirth and Longleat are all a pleasant trip through the lanes.Well positioned for both state and independent schooling, there are a wealth of options. Beckington Primary is popular, while Springmead in Beckington offers a private junior school alternative with other nearby options including All Hallows, The Paragon and King Edward’s Independent Preparatory Schools.Writhlington School and Frome College are nearby state secondaries, as are Bath’s Hayesfield for Girls, Beechen Cliff For Boys and Ralph Allen. There are a wealth of independent day and boarding options including Millfield and Downside in Somerset, Dauntsey’s and Marlborough in Wiltshire and Prior Park College and The Royal High in Bath, to name but a few.Beckington is ideally placed for easy access to London via the A303 (M3) or from a mainline train station in Bath or Westbury, with the high-speed link taking less than an hour and a half into Paddington. The A36 provides easy access to the motorway network including the M4 and M5. There are regular bus services from the village to surrounding towns, and Bristol Airport is under an hour’s drive.Frome: 3 miles Bath: 12 miles Bristol: 22 miles London: 117 milesExeter: 90 miles Bristol Airport: 29 milesTrain stations: Bath (12 miles) Westbury (6.8 miles) Frome (2.8 miles) Freshford (6.3 miles)
£ 1,950,000
The Shawford Mill Estate is an historic and unique country residence on the cusp of Beckington, some 9 miles from Bath. The estate centres around the historic Grade II Listed ‘Shawford Mill’ and is believed to have origins back to the 15th Century, but largely rebuilt into its current form in the 18th Century. Originally, a working mill, latterly making indigo dye for the cloth industry it was part of a group of important mills, which ran along the River Frome. The property was purchased by the eminent ‘Olive family’ in the 1930s, who set about re-purposing the estate and establishing an annual opera season within the mill building.The properties underwent further transformations over the last ten years and are now used as two independent properties (Peacock Villa and The Leat House) with The Mill remaining an entertaining space for parties, gatherings and the occasional concert.Peacock Villa:This is the main residential building within the estate and has flexible accommodation over two floors. With four bedrooms it could be used either as two apartments or as one house, with a myriad of options for layout and personalisation. Presented in good order and enjoys elevated views of the grounds and Leat that meanders through the gardens. This former coach house retains some of the period features and volume including tall ceilings with exposed beams, plus an open ‘Jetmaster’ fire. The kitchen is a super room with bespoke kitchen units, plenty of space for a dining table and doors out to a balcony that leads down to the garden.The Leat House:This modern and contemporary building occupies a discreet corner of the estate with private access and gardens. The stunning open plan living including reception room and kitchen benefit from glazed full height doors opening out to the garden. The study and bedroom has, like the rest of the house, been designed with bespoke cabinetry providing plenty of storage.The Mill:The Grade II Listed mill is two storey and is largely an open plan space with many connotations and uses. It has planning permission to convert into a two bedroom property, with a contemporary extension. The Mill has previously been used for the production of hydro-electricity which could be re-instated.OutsideThe grounds are a stunning and major part of the beauty and interest of this property. The current owners have worked hard to create a wildlife haven with sightings of Kingfishers and Otters to name but a few. The gardens include - waterside gardens, a productive vegetable garden with raised beds and an orchard with fruit trees including a Mulberry tree taking centre stage.The attractive garden, elevated along the Leat, is a delight. Borders of year round planting with beds flanking the meandering stone path leading down to the shallow pebble surface of the mill stream. The central level field is great for events and marquees, as well as sporting pursuits and enjoys river frontage with private fishing and landing for kayaks.There is an extensive bank of the River Frome with riparian rights and a stunning private weir adjacent to a well-planned seating area; one of the most amazing picnic spots!Other buildings include - A detached modern wooden garage complex providing cover for cars and a further practical space; ideal for a studio or gym. There are also a number of outbuildings including a redbrick machinery and wood store. The ‘Garden Studio’ is another small redbrick outbuilding, once used as an art studio with lovely views over the mill stream. There is an adjacent potting shed.SituationShawford is situated just off the Warminster Road between a triangle of villages, Norton St Philip, Rode and Beckington. Located along the River Frome this countryside location has wonderful walks and riverside pursuits. Norton St Philip is located two miles away and has a primary school, two historic village pubs and a small supermarket. A one mile walk leads to Rode, also benefitting from a primary school and a choice of country pubs. The sought after village of Beckington is just over a mile away with amenities including a doctor’s surgery, a popular delicatessen and café, two pubs, a primary school as well as an independent prep school and nursery. Just outside the village is White Row Farm, which includes a farm shop with a butchers, fishmongers, café, florist plus an award winning fish shop. There is also a small M&S food store within a petrol station nearby. There is a regular bus service to Bath and Frome as well as a school bus service to a number of Bath schools.Magical Wildlife Haven With Private River Frontage And WeirTwo Non-Listed Residential Properties And Planning Consent For The Conversion Of The Mill Into An Additional ResidenceHistoric Mill Building, Previously Used For Hydro-Electric ProductionVarious Outbuildings And About 3.7 Acres
£ 1,950,000
Burghope Manor is a stunning and prominent Grade II Listed country house believed to date back to the 14th Century, with later substantial additions in the 15th Century forming the handsome house it is now. The house is attached to its neighbour at the rear, but not affecting the privacy of the house with its impressive gabled façade of Bath stone under a Cotswold stone tiled roof with leaded stone mullioned windows. The stone porch has a unique chessboard tiled floor and opens into the grand panelled reception hall with tessellated tiled flooring. The drawing room is a major feature of the house, with French windows opening out to the formal garden plus an intricate carved fireplace. On the other side of the hall is the sitting room with a superb Inglenook fireplace and beamed ceiling. The kitchen is a superb family space, with plenty of room for dining and with a fireplace at one end. The hand painted bespoke units include a central island, access to the side kitchen garden and dining terrace making this wing of the house perfect for informal family life. Further receptions include a dining room, library/playroom, study and boot room, perfect for family life in the country. An oak staircase from the central hall leads up to the first floor with a principal bedroom suite benefitting from views over the garden and a private bathroom. Four further bedrooms also have en-suite bathrooms, whilst a perfect teenage wing includes two bedrooms, shower room and access to attic rooms.OutsideThe gardens wrap around two sides of this central portion of the original manor house. Approached via a private driveway, which the neighbouring property has right of access, it then sweeps into a private gravelled drive offering plenty of parking. The gardens to the front of the house have been beautifully landscaped with formal level lawns divided by clipped hedges and flowerbeds. Designed for entertaining, there are also wonderful areas to sit and relax such as the seating terrace. With a beautiful wisteria, as well as other climbers decorating the front façade; it really is a perfect summer garden. The kitchen garden to the side is equally charming, but less formal with a lawn interspersed with fruit trees, a productive vegetable garden and a delightful dining terrace. A tall hedge divides the more practical part of the garden which includes the 4 bay garage and workshop/store and a further parking area.SituationBurghope Manor is located in the charming ‘old’ part of Winsley, a very pretty and sought after village. Not only is it attractive, there is no through-traffic due to a by-pass. There are a number of amenities including a Church of England primary school, two churches and a lovely country pub; The Seven Stars. Nearby is the popular Hartley Farm Shop and Kitchen. Another major bonus to the village is the regular bus service to both Bath and Bradford-on-Avon. The picturesque riverside town of Bradford on Avon is a pleasant walk of two miles via Turleigh Hill and has some wonderful independent restaurants and shops, as well as a good secondary school and railway station. Bath is just 5.3 miles and offers a wide variety of leisure, cultural and business amenities along with excellent schools in both the state and private sector. Communication links are good, with a regular mainline rail service from Bath Spa to London Paddington.Additional InformationLocal Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Band G. Services: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.Grade II ListedSeven Bedroom Attached Manor HouseHistoric FeaturesFormal And Informal GardensAbout 0.88 AcresNo Chain
£ 2,000,000
Burghope Manor is a stunning and prominent Grade II Listed country house believed to date back to the 14th Century, with later substantial additions in the 15th Century forming the handsome house it is now. The house is attached to its neighbour at the rear, but not affecting the privacy of the house with its impressive gabled façade of Bath stone under a Cotswold stone tiled roof with leaded stone mullioned windows. The stone porch has a unique chessboard tiled floor and opens into the grand panelled reception hall with tessellated tiled flooring. The drawing room is a major feature of the house, with French windows opening out to the formal garden plus an intricate carved fireplace. On the other side of the hall is the sitting room with a superb Inglenook fireplace and beamed ceiling. The kitchen is a superb family space, with plenty of room for dining and with a fireplace at one end. The hand painted bespoke units include a central island, access to the side kitchen garden and dining terrace making this wing of the house perfect for informal family life. Further receptions include a dining room, library/playroom, study and boot room, perfect for family life in the country. An oak staircase from the central hall leads up to the first floor with a principal bedroom suite benefitting from views over the garden and a private bathroom. Four further bedrooms also have en-suite bathrooms, whilst a perfect teenage wing includes two bedrooms, shower room and access to attic rooms.OutsideThe gardens wrap around two sides of this central portion of the original manor house. Approached via a private driveway, which the neighbouring property has right of access, it then sweeps into a private gravelled drive offering plenty of parking. The gardens to the front of the house have been beautifully landscaped with formal level lawns divided by clipped hedges and flowerbeds. Designed for entertaining, there are also wonderful areas to sit and relax such as the seating terrace. With a beautiful wisteria, as well as other climbers decorating the front façade; it really is a perfect summer garden. The kitchen garden to the side is equally charming, but less formal with a lawn interspersed with fruit trees, a productive vegetable garden and a delightful dining terrace. A tall hedge divides the more practical part of the garden which includes the 4 bay garage and workshop/store and a further parking area.SituationBurghope Manor is located in the charming ‘old’ part of Winsley, a very pretty and sought after village. Not only is it attractive, there is no through-traffic due to a by-pass. There are a number of amenities including a Church of England primary school, two churches and a lovely country pub; The Seven Stars. Nearby is the popular Hartley Farm Shop and Kitchen. Another major bonus to the village is the regular bus service to both Bath and Bradford-on-Avon. The picturesque riverside town of Bradford on Avon is a pleasant walk of two miles via Turleigh Hill and has some wonderful independent restaurants and shops, as well as a good secondary school and railway station. Bath is just 5.3 miles and offers a wide variety of leisure, cultural and business amenities along with excellent schools in both the state and private sector. Communication links are good, with a regular mainline rail service from Bath Spa to London Paddington.Additional InformationLocal Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Band G. Services: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.Grade II ListedSeven Bedroom Attached Manor HouseHistoric FeaturesFormal And Informal GardensAbout 0.88 AcresNo Chain
£ 2,000,000
Burghope Manor is a stunning and prominent Grade II Listed country house believed to date back to the 14th Century, with later substantial additions in the 15th Century forming the handsome house it is now. The house is attached to its neighbour at the rear, but not affecting the privacy of the house with its impressive gabled façade of Bath stone under a Cotswold stone tiled roof with leaded stone mullioned windows. The stone porch has a unique chessboard tiled floor and opens into the grand panelled reception hall with tessellated tiled flooring. The drawing room is a major feature of the house, with French windows opening out to the formal garden plus an intricate carved fireplace. On the other side of the hall is the sitting room with a superb Inglenook fireplace and beamed ceiling. The kitchen is a superb family space, with plenty of room for dining and with a fireplace at one end. The hand painted bespoke units include a central island, access to the side kitchen garden and dining terrace making this wing of the house perfect for informal family life. Further receptions include a dining room, library/playroom, study and boot room, perfect for family life in the country. An oak staircase from the central hall leads up to the first floor with a principal bedroom suite benefitting from views over the garden and a private bathroom. Four further bedrooms also have en-suite bathrooms, whilst a perfect teenage wing includes two bedrooms, shower room and access to attic rooms.OutsideThe gardens wrap around two sides of this central portion of the original manor house. Approached via a private driveway, which the neighbouring property has right of access, it then sweeps into a private gravelled drive offering plenty of parking. The gardens to the front of the house have been beautifully landscaped with formal level lawns divided by clipped hedges and flowerbeds. Designed for entertaining, there are also wonderful areas to sit and relax such as the seating terrace. With a beautiful wisteria, as well as other climbers decorating the front façade; it really is a perfect summer garden. The kitchen garden to the side is equally charming, but less formal with a lawn interspersed with fruit trees, a productive vegetable garden and a delightful dining terrace. A tall hedge divides the more practical part of the garden which includes the 4 bay garage and workshop/store and a further parking area.SituationBurghope Manor is located in the charming ‘old’ part of Winsley, a very pretty and sought after village. Not only is it attractive, there is no through-traffic due to a by-pass. There are a number of amenities including a Church of England primary school, two churches and a lovely country pub; The Seven Stars. Nearby is the popular Hartley Farm Shop and Kitchen. Another major bonus to the village is the regular bus service to both Bath and Bradford-on-Avon. The picturesque riverside town of Bradford on Avon is a pleasant walk of two miles via Turleigh Hill and has some wonderful independent restaurants and shops, as well as a good secondary school and railway station. Bath is just 5.3 miles and offers a wide variety of leisure, cultural and business amenities along with excellent schools in both the state and private sector. Communication links are good, with a regular mainline rail service from Bath Spa to London Paddington.Additional InformationLocal Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Band G. Services: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.Grade II ListedSeven Bedroom Attached Manor HouseHistoric FeaturesFormal And Informal GardensAbout 0.88 AcresNo Chain
£ 2,000,000
A handsome family home in a quiet no-through lane with outbuildings and a beautiful secluded garden.DescriptionBoreham Grange is an elegant family home, believed to date from 1556 with 18th and 19th Century additions. This unlisted property has spacious and flexible accommodation, stylishly refurbished by the current owners whilst still retaining numerous period features, such as high ceilings, large stone mullion windows, open fireplaces and benefitting from flagstone and parquet floors.Double oak doors open into an entrance lobby and through to an impressive panelled reception hall, with herringbone parquet floor and large Tudor style fireplace, with a stone surround. An internal window is believed to date from medieval times. The adjacent dual-aspect drawing room has a fireplace with a slate hearth and stone mullion window. Similarly, the dining room has a stone mullion bay window, a fireplace with a carved surround, tiled hearth and parquet flooring. A sitting room, with an oak floor, boasts a hand-made stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room, with bespoke handmade cabinetry, has a large central island, granite work surfaces, double Belfast sink, 4-oven aga, Miele hob and combination oven, along with integrated dishwasher and wine cooler. The light, bright dining end of the room has French doors onto a terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen, through double part-glazed doors, is a larder/ utility room, again with hand-made cabinetry, slate inset work surfaces, Belfast sink and original flagstone floor. A laundry/boot room has flagstone floors, hand-made cabinetry, double Belfast sink, granite work surfaces and plumbing for two washing machines. An inner hall, with a parquet floor, has a walk-in safe/gun safe and access to the study, again with parquet floor. Two cloakrooms/WC’s complete the ground floor and there is also access to the cellars.Upstairs is a galleried landing with access to the principal bedroom suite, with stone mullion bay window, dressing room and bathroom. There are three further large bedroom suites with en suite bath/ shower rooms (two also with the benefit of dressing rooms) and a further double bedroom. A drying room has a traditional ‘Sheila Maid’ clothes airer and fitted airing cupboard. On the second floor is the option for a separate annexe/flat for staff or family, in the form of a bedroom/sitting room, with separate kitchenette and bathroom.OutsideThe house has the benefit of being at the far end of a no-through lane and is approached through wrought-iron double gates into a gravel driveway in front of the house and the triple garage. The garage includes an electric car charge point and ample loft space above for storage.Behind the house, a sunny terrace bordered by rosemary and box hedging, is accessed from both the hall and the kitchen. A spectacular wisteria climbs this elevation. The secluded and private gardens, extending to just under 1.4 acres, have been landscaped to include a large expanse of lawn with herbaceous flower borders and a wide range of mature trees and shrubs. There is a brick summer house, with tiled roof, leaded windows, power and light and a part-walled log store. Towards the far end of the garden is a chicken run and a ‘wild garden’/play area with a variety of mature and unusual trees.A pretty, Grade II listed, brick and stone stable/outbuilding, with an internal mezzanine level, sits to one corner of the garden.LocationBoreham/Bishopstrow is a quiet area on the edge of the market town of Warminster, which has a good range of shopping and day-to-day amenities. There are wonderful walks from the footpath directly outside the property, opening out onto miles of open countryside towards Middle Hill, Battlesbury Hill and Scratchbury Hill.The beautiful Cathedral cities of Bath (about 16 miles from the house) and Salisbury (about 21 miles from the house) both offer a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities.Direct trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately 90 minutes. Trains to London Waterloo run from Warminster (via Salisbury) and have an average journey time of 1.29 hours to 2 hours.Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at Warminster and West Wilts Golf Clubs. This area is renowned for its fishing on the River Avon, Test and outlying chalk streams.The A303 provides access to the south west and London via the M3.There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Warminster School, Dauntseys, Marlborough, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.All distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 7,071 sq ftAcreage:1.37 AcresDirectionsdirections (BA12 9EY) From Salisbury, take the A36 towards Warminster. On reaching the first roundabout at the beginning of the Warminster by-pass, take the 4th exit signposted to Bishopstrow and Warminster. Follow the road into the outskirts of the town and, shortly after passing Bishopstrow House Hotel but before reaching the mini-roundabout, turn right into Grange Lane. Follow this lane to the end and Boreham Grange can be found directly in front of you.All distances and travel times are approximate.Additional Infotenure Freehold.Local authority Wiltshire Council – .Services Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage. Gas-fired central heating.Fixtures & fittings Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.Outgoings The property is subject to Council Tax Band H.Viewings are strictly by appointment with Savills .
£ 2,000,000
A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful detached farm house set on 23 acres of land with two annexes, equestrian facilities, including stabling for 14 horses, two tack rooms, two large barns, a sand school and horse walker and other outbuildings.Viewings strictly by appointment via agents Rivendell Estates.
£ 2,250,000
A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful detached farm house set on 23 acres of land with two annexes, equestrian facilities, including stabling for 14 horses, two tack rooms, two large barns, a sand school and horse walker and other outbuildings.Viewings strictly by appointment via agents Rivendell Estates.
£ 2,250,000
The property is an absolute hidden gem of pure Georgian elegance. Beautifully designed by “John Pinch the Elder” in 1818 this property holds all the immeasurable features associated with its Grade 1 listing and being part of a World Heritage city.It is documented that No.1 Sion Hill Place is considerably larger than the rest of the terrace. The property was remodelled and extended in the 1930’s when the front facade of a John Wood the Elder designed house c1738 from Chippenham was rebuilt stone by stone onto the west flank of the building to create Summerhill Mansion and No.1.The building’s interior was remodelled for Ernest Cook in 1936, grandson of travel entrepreneur Thomas Cook, when the new staircase, doors and flooring were added. Many items were refurbished from Chesterfield House, Westminster which was once the former London town house residence of the Royal Princess Mary.Currently undergoing an extensive restoration and refurbishment programme this most desirable of addresses will soon be coming to market as 2 duplex apartments, 2 apartments and 1 penthouse suite.A rare opportunity to truly make an apartment your own and be a part of the history of this beautiful building. For a limited time the development has an opportunity for a buyer to choose and specify their own kitchen colours, worktop finishes, appliance specification and floor finishes.*Sion Hill Place is an elegant terrace of nine Grade I listed Georgian townhouses located in a highly sought-after position on Bath’s northern slopes. This handsome terrace is tucked away in a quiet secluded residential area with a beautiful leafy aspect to the front, plenty of on street parking and wonderful elevated views of the city.The unesco World Heritage City of Bath is on the doorstep and offers a wonderful array of independent and chain retail outlets, many fine restaurants, cafes and wine bars and an excellent selection of cultural activities which include a well renowned international music and literary festival, the newly refurbished One Royal Crescent and Holburne Museums, The Roman Baths and Pump Rooms.World Class sporting facilities are available at the nearby Bath Rugby and Cricket Clubs and at Bath University, along with a well-respected local tennis club in Lansdown. There are also many good state and independent schools within easy reach which include St Stephens and St Andrews Primary Schools, Kingswood and The Royal High Schools on the Lansdown slopes.Communication include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station, the M4 junction 18 is approx. 8 miles to the north and Bristol Airport is miles to the west.
£ 2,250,000
This outstanding Grade ii-listed double-fronted house occupies a highly sought-after position on the corner of one of Bath’s most notable streets. Set over five elegant storeys and containing five bedrooms, total internal accommodation extends to over 5,500 sq ft and features countless historic architectural details, including fine plasterwork, joinery and stonework. The house is set off The Circus and opposite the Assembly Rooms; however, it is remarkably peaceful for such a central location. Bathed in a beautiful south-westerly light, the house has a brilliant and highly versatile plan. In addition to the main accommodation, there are self-contained quarters on the lower ground floor with independent access.Setting the SceneThe houses on Russell Street were constructed by John Wood the Younger from the ubiquitous honey-coloured limestone ashlar with Welsh slate mansard roofs and large box sash windows. This house is exceptional in the uniqueness of its corner position, facing southwest with expansive street-facing elevations. For more information, please see the History section.The Grand TourSet behind original wrought-iron railings at street level with elegant balconettes at first-floor fenestration, the house has an unusual wide-set entrance porch with a large canopy above. The generous entrance door is set below a cobweb fan light, with the original ‘snuffer’ still in place; originally used to extinguish flaming torches before street lighting was introduced in the early 19th century.Opening to the private central hallway, the remarkable proportions of the interior are immediately obvious; the cantilever staircase rises directly ahead and forms an elegant spine connecting all floors. Original Georgian floorboards are left exposed here and in many of the house’s rooms, while all the spaces within are painted in assorted chalky hues. Georgian six-panel interior doors and marble chimneypieces feature throughout. Remnants of earlier gas light fittings are scattered throughout the house, first installed in the latter part of the 19th century, and the incredibly rare whistle pipe system survives (a form of pre-electricity communications that gave rise to the term ‘on the blower’), connecting the first-floor drawing room to service rooms on the lower-ground floor.The house has three wonderful reception rooms on the lower-ground, ground and first floors. The ground floor reception room has handsome fielded panelling paired with elegant cornicing. The more intimate fourth reception room lies opposite, currently used as a study. At the rear of this floor is also a spacious boot room and a guest WC.The piano nobile is home to the kitchen, dining and drawing room. All spaces have dramatic ceiling heights and particularly fine plasterwork. Wedding doors open from the spacious landing to both principal rooms, and the quality of natural light on this floor is remarkable. The kitchen features panelled cupboards painted matt lead-grey, with pale quartz resting atop. An island unit is positioned centrally, and appliances include a Rangemaster stove with induction hob and double fridge freezer units by Gaggenau.The second floor is home to two large bedrooms and a spacious dressing room with fitted cupboards. The larger bedroom has fine views of Bath Abbey in the distance and a spacious en suite bathroom. A further shower room and separate WC are located off the landing. At the apex of the house are three further bedrooms, a dressing room and a bathroom, with a generous loft space above and enjoying further excellent views of the Bath cityscape beyond.The lower-ground floor is a brilliantly versatile space and can either connect with the main house or be separated entirely to provide independent ancillary accommodation. The hallway and living spaces have original flagstone floors. Unusually for a lower-ground floor, the quality of light is excellent, care of generous lightwells that surround the entire south and west aspects. Entry is either through the front door to the spacious hallway or via the rear staircase that connects to the main house.The house’s original kitchen room is now used as a spacious living and dining room, with double open hearths and a bank of original cupboards along one wall. A rare sauce stove is still in place and has a separate Historic England listing; it is believed to be one of only three remaining in the country, with a known example also in place at Hampton Court Palace. The kitchen itself is set in a spacious interior vault, with a breakfast area in a second adjacent vault. There is also a bathroom and additional separate WC on this floor.The Great OutdoorsThe courtyard wraps around the south and west aspects of the house. Attractively styled with planters and trellis, it catches the best of the Bath sunlight. There are private entrances on the lower-ground floor, two separate storage vaults and steps up to Bennett Street, behind a private cast-iron gate. Two exterior vaults set beneath the street pavement provide additional storage.Out and AboutBath is well served by outstanding retailers and restaurants, with a particular focus on independent provisors. Colonna and Small’s, Beckford Bottle Shop, Cafe Lucca, Corkage, Landrace Bakery and the weekly Farmer’s Market are of particular note, while the Olive Tree restaurant, Bath’s only Michelin-starred establishment, is conveniently located at the northern end of Russell Street itself. The city’s cultural distractions are plentiful, with brilliant theatres and galleries; the Holburne Museum, the Fashion Museum (directly opposite Russell Street) and The Edge arts centre all hold world-class exhibitions.The green space of the aforementioned Circus is less than a minute away, while nearby Royal Victoria Park provides a further and wonderful green expanse and is home to the revered Botanical Gardens. The National Trust Skyline Walk to the east of the town centre offers exceptional views through six miles of local meadows and ancient woodlands. For further adventures in nature, the Cotswold Way lies directly to the north of Bath, and myriad walks and hikes are available in the greater surrounding Somerset countryside.The area is renowned for the quality of its independent and state schooling and includes St Stephens’ Primary School, King Edward’s and Prior Park College. Royal High, Royal High Junior School, Kingswood School and Kingswood Preparatory School.Transport links are excellent, with Bath Spa train station at the southern edge of the city centre – around a 15-minute walk from Russell Street – providing a direct line to London Paddington in under 80 minutes. The M4 motorway lies to the north of the city and is quickly reachable by car in just 15 minutes, while Bristol airport is less than 20 miles away, or 35 minutes’ drive.Council Tax Band for main house: FCouncil Tax Band for apartment: C
£ 2,350,000
Cleeve Hill is well-proportioned family house which occupies an elevated position and offers generous accommodation throughout.The reception hall creates a wonderful sense of arrival with elegant ceiling heights and wooden floors. The drawing room and dining room both provide an excellent space to entertain. The dining room enjoys full height triple bay windows with French doors leading into the delightful garden and the drawing room has beautiful domed alcove windows with charming window seats. Both reception rooms have open fire places and spectacular views across the garden and beyond.The impressive kitchen / breakfast room benefits from a lovely bow wall with double French doors leading onto a sheltered dining terrace. It comprises a central island, storage and a generous dining area and makes the ideal space for family and guests to enjoy. The kitchen leads in to a walk-in pantry and boot room.The main staircase rises from the reception hall to the first floor landing. There is a bright principal bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom, six further double bedrooms, two family bathrooms and WC. The west wing of the house has a secondary staircase, sitting room and large utility room.Cleeve Hill is a wonderful family home which offers excellent ceiling heights, an abundance of natural light and stunning rural views.The gardens at Cleeve Hill are home to a selection of mature trees and established borders which complement the house perfectly. The garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to include pristine lawns, park railings, several specimen trees, a variety of flowers and shrubs to give colour and interest throughout the seasons.To the east is a delightful terrace which provides the perfect spot for entertaining, yet it remains both tranquil and private. To the west is a sheltered outdoor swimming pool with a charming pergola, adorned with an ancient wisteria and clematis. Beyond the pool area you will find an extensive kitchen garden area.The gardens and woodlands at Cleeve Hill area a delight and give the impression of a wonderful rural setting, yet less than 3 miles from Bath City Centre.Cleeve Hill is an attractive family house set in approximately 10 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, close to the village of Kelston and the River Avon. It is located less than 2 miles from Bath City centre and lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman history, as well as a cultural hub in the region and boasts a number of renowned venues including the Bath Abbey, the Theatre Royal and the Assembly Rooms amongst other famous historic sites and museums.It enjoys a wealth of cultural, business and recreational facilities along with superb schooling in both the state and private sectors plus two universities. These include Prior Park, Monkton Combe, King Edwards School, The Royal High School for Girls and Kingswood. Further afield are Downside, Marlborough, Milfield, Stonar and St Mary's Calne.There are excellent sporting opportunities nearby. Local golf courses include Landsdown, Kingsdown and Bowood, rugby clubs include Bath, Bristol and Gloucester. There is also county cricket and horse racing at Bath, Newbury, Wincanton, Salisbury and Chepstow.Communication links are excellent with a mainline railway to London Paddington from Bath and Bristol Temple Meads. There is easy access to the M4 motorway (10 miles) at Junction 18 for the Midlands, Southwest, Wales, London and Southeast. Bristol Airport lies 17 miles to the west, offering domestic and international flights.
£ 2,950,000
Charlcombe Manor dates from the late 17th Century and, as such, is both a highly historic and very rare property in Bath, it is believed that this is the only Jacobean house of its kind in Bath.Entering the house via the front door, you are greeted by a large entrance hall. To your right, this leads through to a great dining room including Jacobean style cornicing, stone mullioned windows and an ashlar stone fireplace.To the left side of the hall is a second spacious reception room which is currently being used as a gym, but could easily make a further sitting room, study or even an extra bedroom.Further down the hall, on the right-hand side, is the magnificent and elegant drawing room. A bay window with a central French door gives fine views of the grounds and adjoining countryside.To the rear of the hall is a stone staircase with carpeted runner leading to the upper floors. Just beyond, is a cloakroom. To the left side is the kitchen with a comprehensive range of fitted bespoke cream kitchen units with granite worktops and appliances which include double integrated fridges and freezers below, Miele built-in oven and microwave, Falcon range cooker and integrated dishwasher.To the rear of the kitchen, you enter the rear lobby with access out to the side garden and also the boiler room. There is a very handy store room, ideal for recycling and extra family storage. There is also a laundry room with plumbing for a washing machine, dryer and a range of units.The staircase leads you to the first-floor accommodation. Here you find a further superb reception room which could easily make an additional bedroom if required.This room has the most fantastic views down into the valley. There is another stone fireplace with beautiful cornicing and a Juliet balcony.The wonderful principal bedroom is also on this level with an en suite bathroom which includes both a large corner bath and a separate shower cubicle. A bespoke sink unit with a marble top completes the room. Also on the landing is the family bathroom with a contemporary style suite and there is a doorway that allows access externally to Charlcombe Lane.The top floor provides three really great bedrooms for kids with the benefit of a contemporary style bathroom. From bedroom four there is access to a good-sized attic bathroom. From bedroom four there is access to a good-sized attic space, which could be converted with necessary planning consent.The house is in a private setting and accessed from Charlcombe Lane via stone pillared gates and a long gravel drive, culminating in a large, graveled area to the western side of the house. You are immediately struck by the elevated position of the house with the ground below and breathtaking views of the valley and the village of Charlcombe. There is fine box hedging that flanks a range of beautiful roses. The driveway continues to the far end of the house where you find a good-sized double garage which has both light and power A perfect terrace, ideal for summer dining and enjoying the views, is easily accessed from the back door to the kitchen and, in addition, there is a lovely summer house. Steps lead down from some beautiful decorative ironwork railings to a lower terraced garden which to one side is laid mainly to the lawn. To the other side is a breath-taking Japanese garden with a beautiful pond which could quite easily be converted into a swimming pool as it is currently heated for our clients' koi carp.Charlcombe Manor is situated in a sought-after residential location on the northern slopes, within 1.5 miles of the City Centre. The property benefits from an elevated position with wonderful rural views across Solsbury Hill, the Charlcombe Valley and the surrounding countryside. A variety of lovely walks may be enjoyed locally and the property is well positioned for access to nearby schools including The Royal High, Kingswood and St. Stephen's Primary. M4 Motorway access is available at Tormarton (junction 18, approximately 9 miles). For rail commuters, Bath Spa railway station gives high-speed links to London Paddington (90 minutes approximately), Bristol Temple Meads (approximately 15 minutes) and the south-west rail network.
£ 3,500,000
Inwoods is a substantial Arts & Crafts house in excess of 8,000 sq with gardens, parkland, paddocks and woodland, a swimming pool with pool house and a tennis court. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with easy to maintain herbaceous borders throughout. These merge seamlessly into the neighbouring mature woodland, with a number of specimen trees.The main entrance leads into a large oak panelled reception hall with a tiled floor, an attractive stone fireplace with wood burner and an ornate wooden staircase. The drawing room enjoys a number of striking features including walnut wooden flooring, impressive stone mullion windows with views towards Salisbury plain and French doors with direct access to the gardens.The library has bespoke joinery to provide generous shelving and the study has excellent views across the gardens and paddocks. A loggia leads off the hallway and connects the home to the kitchen, playroom, boot room, and family room. The kitchen comprises of a high-quality cabinetry complete with integrated appliances. There is an Everhot cooking range, a filtered water system and stylish granite and timber work surfaces. The ground floor also comprises two cloak rooms, laundry room, storage room and gym.On the first floor there is an impressive galleried landing which leads to the principal bedroom. The principal bedroom is to the back of the house with far reaching views over the gardens and to the woodland beyond. There is a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. In addition, there are five double bedrooms, a walk-in dressing room and three bath/ shower rooms.The self-contained apartment is accessed via a secondary staircase and can be used as part of the home or separately. It provides two bedrooms, a storeroom, kitchen/ diner and a reception room.The property is approached via a long driveway with a gated entrance, which in turn leads to a large gravel parking area at the front of the house suitable for parking of numerous vehicles. Surrounding the house are formal gardens which are predominantly immaculate lawn and woodlands beyond.Close to the house is a paddock together with timber stables, a menage, orchard, dog run and access to the tennis court and swimming pool. The sheltered pool area is within a delightful walled area which creates a private space ideal for entertaining. It also provides a generous pool house, which includes a kitchenette and a changing area. The pool is heated via an air source heat pump system with back up oil fired heating.There are paddocks located to the north, west and east of the property which enclose the formal gardens and the wonderful woodland which is well stocked with native species of trees.The property enjoys the benefit of planning permission (19/05498/ful) to create a courtyard extension that would provide an indoor swimming pool, 3 garaged spaces, store room and studio apartment over.Inwoods is approached up a long attractive drive and it occupies a delightful rural position, with views across the beautiful grounds and parkland. The house is conveniently located between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon, and the village of Monkton Farleigh is less than a mile away, which offers a primary school, pub and church. The charming market town of Bradford-on-Avon is just over 2 miles away and has a full range of shops and amenities, a leisure centre and library.Cumberwell Golf Club is under a mile from Inwoods with its extensive 18 hole golf course suited to all levels. The City of Bath, a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman history is approximately 4 miles away. It enjoys a variety of cultural, business and recreational facilities along with excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors plus two universities. These include Prior Park, Monkton Combe, King Edwards School, The Royal High School for Girls and Kingswood, as well as Marlborough, Millfield and St Mary's Calne further afield. There is a regular rail service to London Paddington (journey time of 90 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time of 15 minutes).
£ 3,750,000
A substantial prime residence centred in a historic conservation village close to the Georgian city of Bath.D’Oro House was built in recent years in a prominent tranquil location opposite the historic Romanesque village Church of St Swithun. Constructed with the finest locally sourced stone and materials under architect supervision, and using local experts, care has been taken to create an authentic traditional style property in keeping with the essence of the locality.From the second you enter the property (through the reclaimed and restored wrought iron gates) you cannot fail to be impressed by the attention to detail which continues throughout and includes, fine detailed architraves and cornices, door heights and room proportions, marble fireplaces, stone tiled and solid wood floors, with the centre piece being the commissioned curved stone cantilevered staircase. All the infrastructure, wiring/plumbing and services are modern and are such that they can be configured to suit most demands such as security/heating and technology. The solid construction of this home and flexible use of the space will ensure it will be enjoyed and used for generations to come.D’Oro House was built in recent years in a prominent tranquil location opposite the historic Romanesque village Church of St Swithun. Constructed with the finest locally sourced stone and materials under architect supervision, and using local experts, care has been taken to create an authentic traditional style property in keeping with the essence of the locality.From the second you enter the property (through the reclaimed and restored wrought iron gates) you cannot fail to be impressed by the attention to detail which continues throughout and includes, fine detailed architraves and cornices, door heights and room proportions, marble fireplaces, stone tiled and solid wood floors, with the centre piece being the commissioned curved stone cantilevered staircase. All the infrastructure, wiring/plumbing and services are modern and are such that they can be configured to suit most demands such as security/heating and technology. The solid construction of this home and flexible use of the space will ensure it will be enjoyed and used for generations to come.Bathford is a village and civil parish 3 miles east of Bath. The village sits on the slopes of Bathford Hill and dates back to Roman times when this was mainly an agricultural area. The village is very picturesque with cobbled pavements, cottages and fine period houses and distant views to the green hills surrounding Bath. The village has a thriving community that includes running the local shop and café. There is also a pub, village school and playing field.More comprehensive shopping, leisure and cultural pursuits can be found and enjoyed 3 miles west in the historical Georgian City of Bath. Bath boasts world-class sporting facilities at Bath University it is also home to Bath Rugby ground. The Theatre Royal and Ustinov Theatre regularly perform plays bound for the West End and the city is well known for its literary and music festivals, art galleries and museums. Bath has a flourishing café and restaurant scene, including award winning coffee shops and Michelin star establishments. Bath has 2 Universities and many excellent schools including Prior Park College, King Edward’s School, Monkton, The Royal High School for Girls and Kingswood School.
£ 4,150,000
The property presents a wonderful opportunity for conversion back to a magnificent family home. Number 26 is a magnificent Grade I listed townhouse boasting an enviable position on the quieter end of the crescent with an impressive aspect and views of the imposing curve. At present, the property is divided into six self-contained flats, but with appropriate planning, presents a fantastic opportunity for renovation and conversion back to a single family home.The house retains its impressive proportions and a wealth of elegant period features, including intricate cornicing and original fireplaces. At present, the property comprises two one bedroom flats on the lower ground floor level. The flat at the front is reached via steps to the front into a large courtyard space. There are storage vaults accessed from the courtyard space. The flat at the rear is accessed via the ground floor hallway and also has access directly to the rear garden.Upon entering from the ground floor door there is a wide entrance hall with access to the ground floor flat and stairs down to the rear lower ground floor flat. Access to the rear garden is obtained from the ground floor.The staircase with mahogany handrail rises to the upper floors. On the first floor there is a one bedroom flat that currently holds the main drawing room, this space is of particular note as it benefits from impressive ceiling heights, original cornicing, fireplace and floorboards. There are three tall, sash windows with deep sills from which to sit and take in the breath-taking views across the iconic Royal Crescent lawn, gardens, city and country-side beyond.On the second floor there is a two bedroom flat and on the top floor there is a further two bedroom flat. Each flat has its own bathroom and kitchen with the top floor flat having a separate WC and bathroom.The Mews House is situated to the rear and is accessed from Crescent Lane. This additional space offers further flexibility and opportunity for renovation, potential uses could be as a self-contained house or as ancillary ac-accommodation to the main property.The large garden is accessible from both the ground and lower ground floor, with a sunken flag stone courtyard area at the lower ground level and provides through-access from the house to the garaging spaces for (three cars) Crescent Lane at the rear. The house also benefits from access to the privately maintained lawn area to the front of the property which has residents right of use and is separated from the public space via railings and the ha-ha.N.B. A pre-application is about to submitted to the council for conversion back into a single dwelling with a extended mews house and garaging.The Royal Crescent is a renowned and prestigious address, known globally. It forms the centrepiece of Bath's architectural heritage with commanding views across the city, over neighbouring crescents and parkland. The Royal Crescent was designed by John Wood the Younger (1767-1775) who was inspired by the works of Palladio and his neo-classical designs.Bath is host to a wide variety of historical, cultural and leisure facilities including The Theatre Royal and local racecourse and is the only world heritage city in the UK famed for its Roman history and Georgian architecture.The city has excellent communications by both train and road. There are also a wide range of schools in the area including Prior Park, Monkton Combe, King Edwards, The Royal High School for Girls and Kingswood.
£ 4,500,000