High Street, Seend, Wiltshire, SN12

An exceptional Grade II Listed Georgian country home with exquisite gardens, grounds, and country views

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
This delightful Grade II listed Georgian country house is well positioned within the village of Seend and enjoys 3,966 sq ft of accommodation arranged over 4 floors. It has gardens and grounds amounting to 1.64 acres. Of particular note are the uninterrupted panoramic country views to the south that stretch as far as the Salisbury plain in the distance. The house is set back from the road and approached by wide stone steps up to a portico with Doric columns. This opens into the spacious and welcoming centralised ‘piano noble’ entrance hall, from which the principal rooms lead off: these include the drawing room and library, dining room, study, and a spacious cloakroom. There are stairs to the lower and upper floors. The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the upper floors and consist of a spacious principal bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, along with another double bedroom and bathroom, also a large dressing room on the first floor. Three further bedrooms and a bathroom occupy the second floor. On the lower ground floor/garden level there is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a walk-in pantry, under-stairs wine storage, and practical utility area with garden access. There is also a storeroom, shower room and boot room, again with garden access. There are many period features throughout the home with ornate fireplaces in all the ground and first floor rooms. The ceilings are tall with fine decorative cornices, sash windows and working shutters as well as an electrified ‘dumb waiter’. From within the house there are views to the south, which can be enjoyed from the principal rooms and main bedrooms as these overlook the glorious gardens and then the open countryside beyond, with Salisbury Plain in the distance ~ a truly fine view.

For some people the highlight of this delightful former Dower House are its gardens and grounds. Lovingly designed and tended for over 30 years by the current owner, they are a real joy. Not overly complicated but well thought out, they include a number of specimen trees with a variety of wonderful Magnolias offering blossom from early spring to summer. There is also a small orchard and a rose garden near the little summer house. The property is approached from the High Street via its gravelled in/ out driveway with ample parking for a number of cars. This then leads to a large security iron gate around to the rear and the former coach house building. To the front there are tall hedges as well as a small lawn, established flower beds and ornamental flowering trees. To the side of the property there is a walled kitchen garden, which is productive: vegetables, fruit trees and soft fruits all grow here. This can be easily accessed from several points. The main grounds lie to the rear (i.e. South) with an infinity lawn leading away from the house into the distance merging with the open countryside, and decoratively finished at the boundary with its unusual ornate yew hedging. There are established well stocked flower beds as well as ornate shrubs interspersed around the gardens, and farm gate access to the paddock. The paddock is safely enclosed and is screened by tall hedges from the gardens. Overall, this impressive period property is beautifully balanced between the quality Grade II listed home, and its quintessential English country gardens.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Beech House is located in the heart of the village of Seend which lies to the west of the market town of Devizes and south of the M4, which provides good access to Bath and Bristol to the south and west, and Heathrow and London to the east. The larger towns of Devizes, Corsham and Chippenham provide more extensive shopping, while cultural facilities are available at Bath and Bristol, all of which are within easy reach.

Seend itself has an array of quintessentially traditional period houses and a vibrant village community. It has a village hall, and a Church as well as a primary school. The village is known for its picturesque countryside and proximity to the Kennet and Avon Canal.

A little further afield is Bath, which is renowned for its famous Roman-built baths, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bath has a huge array of handsome Georgian buildings and an enormous collection of cultural and culinary experiences.

Frequent and direct rail services run from Chippenham to London Paddington, taking approximately 60 minutes.
Wiltshire is renowned for its excellent selection of private and state schools, all being within easy driving distance. Local private schools include Stonar, Hayw00d Prep, Kingswood, Monkton Combe, Downside, Prior Park, Royal High School Bath, St. Marys Calne, Westonbirt, Marlborough College, Dauntsey’s, and Cheltenham schools.