The Street, Marden, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10

A fine period farmhouse with extensive outbuildings in lovely gardens and grounds.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Grange Farmhouse is an enchanting Grade II listed property, believed to date from the 17th Century, with later additions enhancing its charm and proportions. With part-timbered elevations beneath a recently renewed thatched roof (2023), the house is clad in established climbing roses and wisteria, offering an unmistakable sense of timeless English country character.

The property has undergone an extensive and sensitive programme of renovation, resulting in elegant and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Of particular note is a striking contemporary extension beneath a copper roof, which provides a superb open-plan kitchen and entertaining space, seamlessly linked to a generous games room. This area, complete with a kitchenette and shower room, offers the potential to serve as a self-contained annexe — ideal for guests or multi-generational living.

Throughout the house, a wealth of original architectural features has been carefully preserved, including exposed beams, open fireplaces, and period joinery, all contributing to its exceptional atmosphere. The layout is both practical and inviting, well-suited to modern family life while retaining a strong sense of heritage.

Grange Farmhouse is discreetly approached via a quiet village lane, with a private driveway leading to a generous gravelled parking area. A double garage with an EV charging point lies to one side, thoughtfully positioned for convenience.

The formal gardens envelop the house, creating a sense of seclusion and calm. A southwest-facing terrace adjoins both the kitchen and games room, providing an ideal spot for outdoor entertaining or quiet reflection. Sweeping lawns are punctuated by a variety of well-stocked flower beds and carefully chosen specimen trees, offering interest and colour throughout the seasons.

To the rear, a set of stone steps rises to a delightful walled garden, comprising a neatly lawned area, a circular fishpond, a productive kitchen garden, and a traditional greenhouse with an adjoining potting shed — all beautifully arranged to create a charming and practical space.

Within the grounds lies an enclosed, heated swimming pool and a well-maintained tennis court, offering excellent leisure facilities.
Beyond this, a small area of woodland gives way to the enchanting ‘Polly’s Walk’ — a picturesque woodland path that gently encircles a paddock, which benefits from its own separate access from the lane – available by separate negotiation.

PLANNING
Indigo Barn presents a rare and exciting opportunity to create a bespoke home within its own grounds. This detached barn, formerly with planning consent (ref: E/09/0786/FUL) for conversion to residential use, offers considerable scope for reimagining and development, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The lapsed consent proposed the creation of a thoughtfully designed two-bedroom dwelling, with spacious ground floor accommodation including a sitting room, dining room and kitchen, complemented by two ensuite bedrooms to the first floor. The remainder of the building was to incorporate formal garaging.

Since then, the current owners have commissioned draft concept designs that remain unsubmitted. These preliminary plans respond imaginatively to the scale and character of the barn, highlighting the generous proportions and architectural integrity of the structure, and unlocking its full potential as an impressive and individual home.

The barn is well positioned within its own grounds, with a private courtyard to the front and a garden area to the rear, offering ample outside space in a peaceful and attractive setting.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Grange Farmhouse occupies an idyllic position within the charming village of Marden, nestled in the heart of the Pewsey Vale — a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — and lies to the south-east of the historic market town of Devizes.

The village itself retains a strong sense of community and rural character, with amenities including a traditional public house, a well-maintained village hall, the ancient church of All Saints, and a quintessential English cricket pitch.

A short drive to the west lies the thriving village of Pewsey, offering a comprehensive range of everyday facilities along with a mainline railway station, providing direct access to London. The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of unspoilt farmland, woodland and classic Wiltshire villages, interwoven with a network of bridleways, footpaths and the nearby Kennet & Avon Canal — ideal for walking, riding and exploration.

Marlborough is located to the west of Marden and the high street has a wide-ranging mix of cafes and shops and a twice-weekly farmers market. With one of the widest high streets in the country it is renowned for its charm and picturesque setting amongst The North Wessex Downs.

In Salisbury, you will find a wide-ranging mix of cafes, bars and shops and one of the best Charter Markets in the country. At the city’s heart is Salisbury Cathedral, with Britain’s tallest spire and the best preserved 1215 Magna Carta, all set within an enchanting Cathedral Close and Cloisters. Salisbury host numerous events throughout the year and the surrounding landscape boats Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks and World Heritage Sites.

Frequent and direct rail services run from Pewsey to London Paddington, taking approximately 57 minutes. Alternatively, direct rail services to Waterloo run from Salisbury, taking approximately 90 minutes.

Wiltshire is renowned for its excellent selection of schools. Local private schools include Marlborough College, Dauntsey’s, St. Marys Calne, Pinewood, Godolphin, Farleigh School and Ghafyn Grove School. Additionally, there are a number of local state schools including three highly regarded Grammar Schools, Bishop Wordsworth’s School and South Wilts Grammar School in Salisbury, and St. Johns in Marlborough.