Castle Grounds, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10

Situated at the end of a private road next to Devizes Castle in a unique position overlooking the moat gardens, this is a rare opportunity to own a property in this private enclave so close to the town centre, yet so quiet. This handsome and imposing house is a wonderful family home. Just a 3 minute walk to the Market Place, the location is perfect for those who want the amenities on their doorstep yet enjoy far reaching views down the valley to Potterne from the bedrooms. With no passing traffic it's also very quiet. High ceilings, big, square rooms and period features abound in this beautiful home which comes to the market for the first time in over 20 years.

A recently added, magnificent, bespoke front door with restored fan light leads into a porch area and on into a grand hallway with staircase up, featuring an original mahogany handrail. On the left is a large study/sitting room with open fire and french windows out into the conservatory (in need of some renovation) and large bay to the front looking down the Castle moat. Behind this is an elegant drawing room with another open fire and more French windows to the conservatory. There is a long lobby/cloakroom which leads to a downstairs WC, a large shower room/WC and to the rear of the property, overlooking the gardens through another set of French windows is the large kitchen with Everhot cooker and a range of Smallbone cupboards with Granite work surfaces. Beyond this is a huge utility/boot room with further kitchen units, sink, boiler and back door.
The large dining room is elegant and big enough to entertain 12 seated, with a big bay window looking across the garden and an open fire with log burner. Beneath the house is a very large cellar with wine racks.
Upstairs, the master bedroom is lit by two large windows and has an enormous ensuite bathroom with fitted wardrobes, airing cupboard and central bath. There are three further double bedrooms with fireplaces, the third with an ensuite bathroom. The fifth bedroom is currently used as an office and is a small double/large single. There is a further family bathroom with bath.
Outside is a charming garden laid to lawn with mature beds and trees around. A gravelled outside seating area is to one end next to the newly built wood and brick double car port. Further seating and bed areas can be found to the rear of the property with views down the valley.
The driveway can accommodate 5-6 cars and is split, going two ways around the garden. Please note the neighbour behind has access across one side of the driveway.

Since purchasing the property in 2015, the current owners have put in a new boiler and hot water system, added solar panels and battery storage (fully owned), releaded the study bay window roof, redone the flat roof above the porch, fully repaired the roof gully, insulated and replastered the porch and rebuilt the garage.

Services:
Gas central heating/hot water
PV Panels (capacity 3.6KWp)
Mains drainage and sewage
Broadband - standard and superfast available (72mbps) Ultrafast coming soon.
Mobile coverage - good inside and outside
Council Tax Band G
EPC Band D
Unlisted and not in a conservation area

Agents Note: In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agent Act 1979, we declare that the vendor of this property is a director of Winkworth.

Location:
Devizes is a vibrant and popular market town with lots of independent shopping, pubs, restaurants and cafes to enjoy. There is a full calendar of events in the town including literary, beer, food and music festivals. There is also a fabulous produce market every Thursday.
Food shopping options include Sainsburys, M&S Foodhall, Morrisons and Lidl. There is a leisure centre and a number of private gyms in the town.
Transport links via bus to Chippenham station (25 mins by car) or Pewsey station (20 mins) with London Paddington approx 70 minutes.

For dog walkers there are numerous lovely walks a short distance from the town centre at Drews Pond, Jubilee Fields, the canal, Hartmoor and Roundway Down.

Local schools include Dauntseys, Marlborough College, St Mary's Calne in the secondary private sector or Devizes School or Lavington School in the state sector. There are many good local primary schools in the town. There are good bus links provided by the schools from the Market Place.

Directions:
From Devizes Market Place head south towards the Town Hall. Take the private road to the right just after The Silk Mercer Wetherspoon pub, flanked either side by large planters. Drive between the black metal pillers and up to the Castle Gates, then right following the lane alongside the Castle walls to the end. Castle Grounds House is the red brick house at the end of the lane, straight ahead.