High Street, Wedhampton, Devizes, SN10

Fine & Country are delighted to have agreed the sale of Lydgate Farm. Nestled in the picturesque village of Wedhampton in the heart of Wiltshire, Lydgate Farm is an exceptional Georgian, detached house, with 18th Century origins, with professionally designed gardens extending to 2/3 acre.

Seller Insight:

What is your favourite room of the house and why?

The kitchen / diner area, which we call “the Barn” is a fabulous, captivating room full of character. We have had so many wonderful parties in this room easily hosting 30-40 people, as well as many nights, just the two of us, sat by the fire enjoying the peaceful space. Although this room is our favourite, the little living room is also special, the sun streams in and its beautiful - it’s also our Christmas room where we gather (again by the fire) to open our presents on Christmas morning. The snug is definitely a favourite for the girls (and their friends). It’s hard to choose really as each room has something special for each of us - it’s been that kind of house!

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

People who will love this house, feel its energy and allow themselves to just enjoy all it has to offer. We believe we have only been its caretakers for this last while, making our mark and leaving something of ourselves as a contribution to its history, as others before us have done and as whoever comes next is bound to do. They will likely love the stars and the night stillness - standing in the garden on a clear night is pretty special. The village is lovely, privacy is respected in tandem with a strong sense of community, so someone who would like to have such an opportunity will love living in this house.

What do you love most about the house and why?

The energy of the property and gardens, which we think comes from its mid-way location between Stonehenge and Avebury. The space in the house is very flexible - you really can organise it how you want to, and it’s certainly morphed along with our needs at various stages. It is very peaceful and is both spacious and cosy - not an easy combination.

What do you love about the local community?

We have loved making so many good friends in the village, the annual Safari Supper is a highlight. As we’ve already mentioned, you can remain quite private whilst still getting as involved as little or as much as you’d like - whatever the choice is, you’d be welcomed. We have made some very dear friends here. We can also see the village rejuvenating with families (and couples) at various stages of their lives having moved in over the last couple of years. There are people from all over the world and the UK living in Wedhampton - it is definitely an interesting little place. The farm shop can be accessed by foot or 2 mins in the car. A great place to meet friends for a coffee and to pick up any bits and pieces when you don’t feel like going to town. There are several great walks directly from the house. Having Salisbury Plain on our doorstep has been fantastic - great walking, running and cycling routes.

How easy is it to commute from here?

Very: 1hr15mins to Terminal 5, and 15 mins to Pewsey station where the fast train is only one hour into London Paddington, or half an hour to Reading from where you can access the Elizabeth line directly into the city and/or into East London. Very quick onto the A303 down to Cornwall or Devon and 45 minute drive into Bath, or there is a bus service which leaves from Devizes every hour into Bath - it takes one hour.

What made you choose this property over others that were available at the time?

It is tucked away in a prime location in the village, very private, quiet and secluded with a versatile and user friendly floor plan. It was also near good schools which was key at the time. We just ‘knew’ it was right and it was!

Accommodation Summary:

Nestled in the picturesque village of Wedhampton in the heart of Wiltshire, Lydgate Farm is an exceptional Georgian, detached house, with 18th Century origins. Internal accommodation extends to over 3,500 sq ft and the wonderfully preserved and restored original interior features are complemented by sympathetic improvements, including a stunning bespoke fitted kitchen.

The house has recently undergone a painstaking programme of restoration and is presented as an immaculate ‘turnkey’ home, with an exceedingly high standard of finish throughout.

Professionally designed gardens, which extend to 2/3 acre, envelop the house and offer a fabulous outdoor space for all to enjoy all year round.

Ground Floor:

The ground floor accommodation is versatile throughout allowing the individual rooms to be used for a multitude of functions.

The hand-crafted, bespoke kitchen features an extensive range of fitted cupboards with oiled, Ash work surfaces over. The central island has a contrasting granite top from the well-regarded Humphries Stonemasons of Hungerford, with an elegant section of American Walnut which works perfectly against the granite.

From the kitchen, you step down into the open dining/family room with a focal Invicta log burner and porcelain sandstone flooring underfoot. The beautifully restored, exposed beams and stone walls are visible throughout the room and the high ceilings give a wonderful sense of space.

Leading from the kitchen, the useful utility/boot room houses all white goods, a large, walk-in pantry and a separate WC.

Both principal reception rooms have also been the subject of huge transformations unveiling a striking inglenook fireplace in the formal living room and floor-to-ceiling sash window in both the living room and snug. The cosy snug is located at the front of the property and could also double as a further ground floor bedroom if required.

Completing the accommodation on the west wing are two useful study spaces and the garden room where you can enjoy beautiful views over the gardens and the front elevation of the house.
The rear reception hall can be accessed internally, but also externally via a separate entrance inviting the possibility to convert the remaining ground floor accommodation into a self-contained annexe inclusive of the bedroom, shower room and a dressing room.

First Floor:

There are two separate staircases to access the first floor. The main staircase leads to the two generous guest bedrooms and the four-piece family bathroom. The impressive master suite, with a shower room and separate dressing room, can also be accessed via the main staircase, or independently via the secondary staircase.

Outside:

The grounds at Lydgate Farm have been professionally designed and have been beautifully maintained to offer a peaceful, mature green environment which extends to a total of circa 2/3 of an acre. An aerial view reveals the grand design: a geometric delight comprising mature beech hedging, immaculate lawns and cleverly planted beds producing distinct garden areas for one to enjoy all year round. An array of shrubs and emerging perennials hint at the vibrant colours soon to be seen during the spring and summer months.

Beyond the formal gardens, mature fruit trees and two large Holm Oak trees provide further seclusion and privacy.

There are two further areas to the gardens at the front and side of the property which provide fabulous alternative options for private outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining.

The property is accessed via double gates leading to a large, private driveway for at least 6 vehicles. Also accessed via the driveway is the secured motorbike store.

Location:

Wedhampton is a very pretty, quiet hamlet comprising only around fifty homes, just four miles from the centre of Devizes.

For everyday needs, Urchfont is only half a mile away and has a village shop/post office, a popular public house and runs a community bus into Devizes, Bath and Salisbury. The popular Planks Yard is just on the other side of the main road and is home to a good farm shop, cafe, pilates studio and other shops.

Nearby Devizes is a thriving market town with a range of shops, cafes, supermarkets, a library, sports centre and a museum. There is a vibrant weekly produce market and an annual timetable of festivals and events celebrating arts, culture, food and music. The property is well positioned for excellent schooling including Marlborough College, Dauntsey’s in West Lavington, St Mary’s Calne, Stonar and Pinewood.

Sitting at the end of the Vale of Pewsey, the area is known for its beautiful wide open countryside giving wonderful opportunities for walking, riding and cycling.

The area is blessed with numerous places of interest including Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Sites and other stone and earth works (Old Sarum and Silbury Hill), Salisbury Cathedral and the Magna Carta, The Kennet and Avon Canal with Caen Hill Locks in Devizes and Longleat, one of many stately homes nearby.

Services: Mains electricity, mains water & drainage, broadband, 16 solar panels - 4 KW system