West Overton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8

Elegant family home set in approximately 1.71 acres with secondary accommodation, swimming pool, tennis court and gardens.

Description

The light and spacious reception hall extends in different directions creating a natural flow from one room to the next. The refined dining room is adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room which is graced with both an Aga and wood burning stove. The stately drawing room enjoys an abundance of natural light and has glorious views across the walled rear garden. The sitting room offers a warm and inviting ambience perfect for relaxed gatherings or quiet evenings in. The study is accessed through the drawing room and has double doors leading out to the garden making this a relaxing room to work from. There is also a useful utility room alongside another reception room with double doors leading out to the garden. The house also boasts a useful wine cellar.

The upper levels of this property have five bedrooms including a principal bedroom with large en suite which has both a bath and a shower. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor along with a generous sized family bathroom. There is also spacious attic room on the second floor offering a versatile space with unique character and charm.

Discreetly positioned within the grounds lies a detached one bedroom Coach House, ideal for guests, extended family or as an office. Tastefully decorated, the open plan kitchen/living room leads into the south westerly facing conservatory over looking the swimming pool. Conveniently, there is a shower room on the ground floor and a charming spiral staircase leading up to a cosy bedroom.

Set in approximately 1.71 acres, the gardens are delightful, having sweeping lawns with mature trees and floral borders, creating a feeling of tranquility. The front garden has wonderful views across the fields whilst the walled rear garden is pretty, private and peaceful. The property also features a heated outdoor swimming pool which is surrounded by a terrace making this the perfect sunbathing area and a full size tennis court. A sweeping gravelled driveway curves elegantly up to the property and the double garage provides a gracious approach and ample parking.

Location

West Overton House is situated within the Avebury World Heritage Site, Europe's largest neolithic stone circle, on the stunning Marlborough Downs, four miles from the vibrant market town of Marlborough with its mix of major retailers, plentiful bistros and restaurants, boutique shopping can be discovered off of the High Street and the independant Parade Cinema shows a wide range of films and live theatre, Marlborough also holds an annual literature festival.

The towns of Calne (8 miles), Devizes (11 miles), Swindon (14 miles), Hungerford (15 miles) and Newbury (29 miles) offer more comprehensive amenities including various supermarkets, numerous restaurants and cafes and a wide selection of shopping facilities.

The area offers a variety of leisure activities including the local theatres of The Watermill, The Corn Exchange and The Wyvern Theatres. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside with a network of footpaths and bridleways, providing access for wonderful walking, riding and cycling.

Nearby sporting opportunities include hunting with the Old Berks Hunt, racing at Newbury, golf at Bowood PGA Golf Course, Marlborough Golf Course, and Ogbourne Downs, fishing on the Rivers Kennet and Lambourn.

There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Marlborough College, Dauntcey's School, St Mary's Calne and St Johns Academy.

Communications to London and the West Country are excellent with easy road access to the A34, M4, A303 and M3. There is a direct train service from Pewsey, Bedwyn, Hungerford, Newbury Swindon and Reading into London Paddington, linking with the recently opened Elizabeth Line at Reading. providing fast (23 minutes) access across London to the West End and City.

Square Footage: 4,873 sq ft


Acreage: 1.71 Acres

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Additional Info

Main House - Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil central heating.

Coach House - Mains water, electricity and septic tank drainage.