Calne, Wiltshire

An excellent combination of fine principal house with a 4 bedroom wing, two cottages, extensive outbuildings all in lovely gardens with fine views towards the Bowood Estate.

A very appealing Georgian family house, Listed Grade II*, and believed to date from 1813. Built in the Greek revival style of Limestone ashlar, the accommodation is arranged over two floors. The handsome façade incorporates a row of paired and fluted Ionic columns which form a loggia incorporating a glazed porch - making a welcoming and impressive entrance.

On entering the reception hall, the quality of the fine interiors are immediately apparent with its fireplace, marble flagged floors and open arch of fluted stone columns leading to the elegant staircase which is ‘top-lit’ by a roof lantern. A trio of elegant reception rooms are all accessible from the reception hall. All beautifully proportioned rooms with floor to ceiling sash windows. An inner hall provides access to the family/cinema room with a large bay window, the butler’s pantry (with original cupboards and dresser) and the kitchen breakfast room which is stylish and contemporary, supplied by KBA Kitchens with wall and floor and central island cabinets incorporating 4 electric ovens. Beyond are the utility room, the boot room and the summer kitchen/breakfast room (also by KBA) which opens directly onto the swimming pool terrace and has a traditional range of cabinets and island topped by a marble work surface. The remaining ground floor rooms provide changing rooms, wet-room and pool room. The spacious first floor landing provides access to the principal bedroom (with ensuite bathroom) and three further bedrooms and a bathroom. The inner landing provides access to three further bedrooms and two further bathrooms and a door opens to the west wing which has four bedrooms and a shower room. A further attraction are the extensive wine cellars which provide generous wine bins.

Housekeeper’s Cottage is incorporated within the Coach House and provides a living room with kitchen, 1 bedroom and a bathroom.

The Lodge is situated alongside the entrance gates and is understood to date from the mid-19th century. It comprises hall, sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Coach House and stables are an appealing range of buildings, attached to the main house and provide stabling for 6 horses and extensive garaging plus workshops and stores.

Outbuildings
The property offers a range of outbuildings including former cowsheds, animal stalls and a steel frame Dutch barn which provide storage and the potential for a variety of future uses. There is access to these buildings from the main drive and separate road access. Further areas of grounds border the outbuildings.

Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached over a sweeping ‘In and Out’ carriage drive with a fine entrance and automated gates. Open lawns along with a wild flower garden and established copse of Oak and Beech trees (complete with Zip wire) border the drive and the house. Lawns at the rear of the house border neighbouring pastureland and provide fine views towards the Bowood Estate. The walled garden contains the superb open air heated swimming pool which extends to a length of 12m and a depth of 2.2m, bordered by a wide granite stone sun terrace all with direct access to the summer kitchen, pool rooms and pool house. Established flower and shrub borders provide a colourful and scented backdrop.

The property is situated to the south of Calne and overlooks beautiful countryside. The area is rich in history with the notable Bowood Estate to the south. The neighbouring picturesque villages provide both Gastro and village public houses and local amenities. Calne provides facilities for all day to day requirements and the neighbouring town of Chippenham has mainline rail services to London, Wales and the west country. The pretty town of Marlborough provides a selection of restaurants and independent shops. Excellent road communications are available from the M4 motorway (junction 17, Chippenham, alternatively, junction 14, Hungerford and via the A4). The property is ideally placed for good schools including St Marys Calne, Marlborough College, Dauntseys and a range of schools in Bath.