Turleigh, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, BA15

A wonderful Grade II listed extended former mill house enjoying
gardens and grounds in excess of 17 acres looking down the valley towards the river Avon.



Description

This enchanting Grade II listed former Mill is now an impressive, detached family home offering in excess of 5,500 sq. ft of flexible and versatile accommodation, with planning permission to convert the stables for additional accommodation. It enjoys an enviable setting in the hamlet of Turleigh overlooking its gardens and private grounds, down towards the river Avon. The accommodation is arranged over predominantly two floors. The old mill building, with a striking modern addition, now stretches and integrates what was the 19 c. stable cottage, allowing the home to be used as one spacious property.

The Mill, built circa 16th century, and part of the growing textile industry of its time, was part of a tannery complex . Natural spring streams still run through the property into the fields with crystal-clear waters. It is also believed that there has been a Mill on this site dating back beyond the Doomsday survey.

All principal rooms have far-reaching southerly views. The property is light with outstanding aspects, with most of the gardens and grounds lying to the southern front.

Turleigh Mill is entered via the arched historic doorway of the former Mill into a spacious reception hall. This provides access to the drawing room with its exposed beams and stone walls with a large stone fireplace housing a modern wood burner. From here there are stairs up to bedrooms or down to a dining room and summer kitchen, ideal for entertaining with direct access onto the south facing terrace and long marble table under the old vine. Off the reception hall is the large open plan family living/kitchen and dining area making a great place to enjoy the view and entertain. This area was created recently expanding the link from the mill to the former Stable Cottage area and has floor to ceiling glazed windows and doors to the front and an atrium with a mezzanine sitting area above with views. The large fully equipped kitchen enjoys an impressive island unit and comes complete with a range of integrated appliances. Steps up take you to a snug area ideal for relaxing and a cellar store. There is also access from here into what would work well as an overflow living space leading to the laundry and utility at the back of the stable cottage office/living area.

The office/living area has its own additional entrance hall and terrace complete with a kitchenette and shower room. Stairs from here take you also to the first floor.

In total this first floor provides excellent flexibility, providing six/ seven bedrooms and five baths/shower rooms. The Current owners have arranged this floor as a principal bedroom with en suite and dressing room, guest suite, four further bedrooms, a gym/studio, and three further bathrooms one with an additional large shower and bath.

Finally,the property wouldn’t be complete if it didn’t have its mill wheel; now unused. This sits to the side of the property and is housed within the original structure. A window from the dining room allows you to look into this floodlit wheel housing.

Gardens and Grounds

Approached off Turleigh Hill and a shared driveway the gated entrance to the delightful property is located at the end of the drive which leads into a further gravelled drive/turning and parking area. The overall setting is private and enclosed with views across the land down as far as the river Avon. The grounds are set up with just under 2 acres of formal gardens and orchards around and in front of the home. This includes a private south facing terrace, spring fed pond and mill chase meandering through the land to the Avon, stables (505 sq ft)and storage along with hard standing, an orchard and swimming pool area.

The gardens are well stocked and planted and make the very most of their surroundings. Leading off and in part surrounding the gardens are the orchard and paddocks/fields. These amount to just over 15 acres and are currently grazed by a local farmer under license. The grounds extend down to the Avoncliff lane where there is gated access.

Location

The quintessentially charming hamlet of Turleigh adjacent to Winsley village is situated approximately 1.5 miles from the picturesque market town of Bradford-on-Avon. Turleigh contains mainly attractive stone-built period properties and lies within a conservation area at the edge of the Cotswolds. Meandering foot and tow paths lead to where welcoming pubs and cafes lie at the end of the trail. The 105-year-old Turleigh Trust currently part sponsors the residents’ summer picnic, Christmas party, cider making & children’s’ ice skating trip. The River Avon, Kennet & Avon canal and the local Avoncliff railway station are all within a half mile walk, making this prime village on the outskirts of Bath even more special.

The adjacent Winsley village also offers a farm shop and café, health centre, primary school, rugby, bowls and cricket clubs and public house. St Laurence senior school is a mile beyond and houses the Wiltshire Music Centre concert venue. The historic city centre of Bradford-on-Avon offers a variety of shops and amenities to include a library, public swimming pool, post office and a health centre, as well as numerous good restaurants. There is a wide selection of independent shops to include a cheese shop, bakery, clothing and gift shops and a supermarket. The railway station provides direct access to the cities of Bath; Bristol; Cardiff; Portsmouth and London Waterloo, or Paddington via Bath.

The Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 6 miles from Turleigh. It provides many amenities and facilities to include several fine restaurants and wine bars, excellent sporting facilities and a wide range of retail outlets. Bath’s state and public schools include Beechen Cliff, Monkton,
Kingswood, The Royal High, Prior Park and King Edwards.

All Distances taken from Google Maps.

Square Footage: 5,468 sq ft


Acreage: 17 Acres

Directions

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The property is located off Turleigh Hill, on the Bradford on Avon side of Turleigh. A shared entrance leads into a signed driveway straight down to the property, which is directly in front of you.