Savernake Manor, Marlborough

LOT 34
FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION
THURSDAY 28th AUGUST 2025
GUIDE PRICE £395,000+

A charming 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, part of a recently converted Grade II Listed country residence, situated in a breathtaking rural setting.

Located in the small hamlet of Savernake, on the edge of Savernake Forest within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property offers easy access to numerous walking trails, bridleways, and cycling routes. The nearby market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford offer a range of shopping and leisure options. The villages of Burbage and Great Bedwyn, both with shops, post offices, and pubs, are also close by. Great Bedwyn features a train station with direct links to London Paddington. Local schools include St Katherine’s Primary School, St John’s School Academy, St Francis School, Marlborough College, and Dauntsey School.

Savernake Manor, formerly the Savernake Forest Hotel, has a rich history. Originally built in 1863 by the first Marquess of Ailesbury, it was once a very popular hotel. The manor has since been carefully restored, retaining many of its original Victorian features.

The ground floor accommodation includes an entrance dining hall with York stone flagstones, wood paneling, and an open fireplace. A cozy sitting room with a fireplace leads to a double-aspect study/family room. The kitchen is well-equipped with wall and base units, a large range cooker with hob, granite countertops, and a door to the rear garden.

On the lower ground floor, there is a spacious cellar/basement room, which has experienced flooding in the past.

The second floor consists of a landing and three double bedrooms, each with en-suite bath or shower rooms.

Outside, the property boasts a large private walled courtyard, paved with a pedestrian gate and a raised decking area—perfect for outdoor entertaining.

At the front, there is gravel parking for two cars, with trees providing a scenic backdrop.

Situation & Description - 3 Bedroom end of terrace house, part of a recently converted Grade II Listed country house in a stunning rural location.

The small hamlet of Savernake lies on the edge of Savernake Forest in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many walks, bridleways and cycle routes. The popular market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are close by with a wide range of shopping and leisure amenities. Nearby villages with shops, post offices and pubs are Burbage and Great Bedwyn, the latter with a train station proving access to London Paddington. Nearby schools include the well regarded St Katherine's Primary School, St. Johns School Academy, St. Francis School, Marlborough College and Dauntsey school.

Savernake Manor was formally the Savernake Forest Hotel and has a long history. Built in 1863 by the first Marquess of Ailesbury, the hotel was extremely popular in its time. The Manor has been sympathetically restored with many of its original Victorian features retained.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor; entrance dining hall with York stone flagstones, panelling and an open fireplace, sitting room with a fireplace leading to a double aspect study/ family room. The kitchen has a range of wall and floor units with a large range cooker and hob, granitite work surfaces and a door leading to the rear garden.

On the lower ground floor; good sized cellar/basement room which has flooded in the past.

On the second floor; landing, 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower rooms.

There is a large private walled courtyard which is paved with a pedestrian gate and raised decking area, ideal for entertaining.

To the front of the property is gravelled parking for two cars and surrounded by trees.

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