Leigh Delamere, Wiltshire, SN14

A beautifully appointed and lovingly restored Grade II listed detached period home set in established picturesque gardens.

Description

This impressive Grade II listed period home has been lovingly restored and adapted from a terrace of former Almshouses into a 4 bedroom principal home with an adjoining self-contained 2 bedroom cottage annexe offering in excess of 3,100 sq ft of accommodation in total. Sitting in glorious gardens of around an acre and backing onto open fields and farm land. The Almshouses were built by the local politician and philanthropist Joseph Neeld who also spent his time restoring and extending Grittleton House.

The property enjoys fine stone built elevations with strong architectural features giving it an impressive façade. All of this is set beneath a tiled roof and the whole encompasses both the main home and the annexe wing.

On entering the property there is a welcoming entrance hall that is located at the centre of the home and runs front to back leading out to the garden room at the rear and out to the glorious gardens.

The accommodation for the main home comprises of a drawing room with feature stone fireplace and access through to a spacious study. There is a dining room, again with an impressive stone fireplace, ideal for entertaining, that leads through and into the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room comprises of a bespoke fitted kitchen complete with island unit, sleek granite work surfaces and feature Aga. There is also access from the kitchen to a practical utility room,a sitting room (ideal for quiet contemplation) the gardens (via back door) and to the first floor via stairs a guest bedroom and en suite shower with dressing room.

To the back of the house and leading off the entrance hall is the garden room. Built to enclose the back of the house this contemporary structure is bathed in natural light as a result of its largely glass roof and impressive by-fold glazed doors. This shows off the Cotswold stone staircase which provides easy access to the first floor as well as the gorgeous gardens which are on full display from this part of the home. This shows off the Cotswold stone and provides easy access to the first floor as well as the gorgeous gardens which are on full display from this part of the home.

To the first floor are the bedrooms, all beautifully appointed and finished with views of the open countryside. The Principal bedroom enjoys the benefit of a quality en suite bath/shower room as well as a dressing room. There are two further bedrooms that have the use of a shower room. Also to the first floor is a landing library area bathed in lights and enjoying views both front and back.

Annexe

To the east end of the property is a self-contained 2 bedroom annexe wing cottage. This is ideal for those wanting to bring a dependent family member with them or to generate extra income be it short or longer term lets. It is arranged with a spacious kitchen, sitting room. 2 bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor.


Gardens and Grounds

The impressive gardens and grounds amount to approximately an acre in total and are split between the simplistic large lawn area and driveway to the front with its established shrubs and stone walling to wonderful and structured topiary of the rear garden which wouldn't look out of place in the grounds of a Loire chateaux. This beautifully presented and loving tended rear garden enjoys an array of box hedging offering structure to the rear garden as well as a number of different areas. At its centre is a weeping pear tree walk way.

There are gravel seating areas in different sections as well as a bespoke water feature to complement the theme of the gardens. On a practical level there is a double garage as well as a number of stone built outhouses ideal for additional storage. The gardens are enclosed by stone walling and back onto open fields and farmland.

Location

The property is located within the rural hamlet of Leigh Delamere situated between the larger villages of Grittleton and Stanton St Quinton. There is a choice of footpaths and bridlepaths which tour the stunning Wiltshire countryside available straight off the doorstep. Leigh Delamere service station is within walking distance (0.3 miles approx.) to the property and has amenities such a Marks & Spencers and cafes. The property is well positioned for swift access onto the M4 providing an easy commute to London, Reading, Swindon, Bristol and the M5.

The neighbouring village of Grittleton has various amenities including The Neeld Arms public house, Church, tennis and cricket clubs. To the east, St Quinton has a great sense of community with regular activities being ran at the village hall as well having a primary school, hotel/restaurant and Norman Church. The village of Yatton Keynell, 2.5 miiles away has a Post Office and local store and provides Outstanding Ofsted rated Primary School, By Brook Valley. The Bell Inn is a popular local pub, serving quality home made food. The larger village of Hullavington also has a primary school, shop/post office and pub whilst both Malmesbury and Chippenham are within a 10-minute drive and have a comprehensive range of facilities plus secondary schooling. The cultural cities of Bath and Bristol are about 25 minutes by car whilst for those needing to travel further afield, there are frequent inter-city train services at Chippenham, Bath is just 11 minutes away by train. The M4 (Junction 17) is about 5 minutes' drive away providing easy access to London, the south and the Midlands.

Square Footage: 3,165 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres

Directions

The property is located up a long driveway from the centre of the village. Use postcode SN146JY or what3words///cover.unto.parading

Additional Info

The property enjoys mains services with the exception of gas. They have an oil fired heating system.

The annexe cottage is rated council tax band A