Lot 1 - The Bapton Manor Estate, Bapton Manor, Bapton, Warminster, BA12

A classic English Agricultural and Sporting Estate in Wiltshire’s rolling Downland

Description

Bapton Manor is an impressive country residence occupying a private position at the north of the Estate. The Manor has an impressive horseshoe in and out driveway, lined with mature chestnut trees and enjoys picturesque views of the Estate to the south. The house is Grade II listed and steeped in local history and whilst in need of some modernisation, has all the characteristics of an exceptional, family home with a wide range of outbuildings, stabling, land and its own fishing.

The Manor is constructed of dressed limestone under a Welsh slate hipped roof and thought to date back to the 17th Century with some later additions. Inside, the rooms are well proportioned and light and enjoy views of the surrounding farmland and river. The ground floor accommodation comprises a large drawing room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, sitting room, office, study, utility room, boot room and two WC’s. Upstairs, there are eight well sized bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Outside, an array of outbuildings include garaging, storage and a workshop, which subject to gaining the necessary planning consents, could have potential for alternative uses. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and extends north of the property with charming, private views across the water meadows to the River Wylye. There is a swimming pool and tennis court, both in need of some restoration.

Grooms Cottage

Grooms Cottage is an attractive property lying adjacent to Bapton Manor and provides useful ancillary accommodation suitable for staff or visiting guests. With stone walls under tile roof, it has a kitchen / breakfast room, two reception rooms, utility, WC, office on the ground floor and a large adjoining workshop. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. In total the property extends to approximately 2,228 square foot in total which includes the workshop.

Dairy Cottage

Dairy Cottage lies in a private position at the rear of the main farmyard and enjoys pretty views to the north across the water meadows and is accessed through the main farmyard. The property is Grade II listed, thought to date back to the 17th Century, with stone walls under a thatched roof. Inside are two reception rooms, a kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Integral to the cottage is a large garage / storage barn and in total it extends to approximately 2,238 square foot in total (including the garage). The property is accessed through Bapton Manor Farmyard (Lot 2) and if sold separately rights of access will be granted.

Gardeners Cottage

Adjacent to Dairy Cottage lies Gardeners Cottage, which enjoys a similarly picturesque position and water meadow views. It is not listed and built of brick and stone walls under a slate roof. Downstairs has a Kitchen, living room and utility space. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. The property extends to approximately 1,155 square foot in total. The property is accessed through Bapton Manor Farmyard (Lot 2) and if sold separately rights of access will be granted.

Outbuildings

Lot 1 includes a number of useful outbuildings suitable for general storage as well as a block of timber stables and a tack room. Subject to gaining the necessary planning consents the buildings may have potential for alternative uses.

Land and Fishing

Scenic water meadows abutting the River Wylye extend north of Bapton Manor inspiring a sense of peace and tranquillity and providing a rich habitat for flora and fauna. The land, which is bound by stock proof fencing, mature hedgerows and a network of drainage ditches is currently grazed by an in hand herd of Angus x Cattle.

Lot 1 includes 353 yards of single bank fishing on the River Wylye, known for its wild brown trout and grayling. The River Wylye is known to be one of the most unspoilt chalk streams, an ecosystem almost unique to the south of England. As a tributary of the Hampshire Avon river system, it is designated as a SSSI and SAC. The fishing is let under licence to the Bapton Fly Fishing Association. Catch records can be provided on request.

The land east of the Manor, adjacent to the road, is split into a number of paddocks and currently let on an annual grazing licence.

Location

The Bapton Manor Estate is situated in the Wylye Valley and has excellent communication links being just one mile from the A303/A36 junction, providing easy access to London (via the M3), the south west (via the A303) and the Cathedral City of Salisbury (via the A36), with a regular train service to London Waterloo (from 88 minutes).

Close to the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge, the Estate also forms part of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape (formerly termed an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), known for its chalk streams and beautiful unspoilt countryside.

Heathrow Airport is about 82 miles distant, while Southampton Airport and Yeovilton are each around 35 miles and both can accommodate private aircraft.

The general area is well renowned for its excellent choice of schools including Chafyn Grove, Dauntsey’s, Godolphin, Marlborough College, Port Regis, Salisbury Cathedral School, Sandroyd, Bryanston, Sherborne, St Mary’s Shaftesbury and Warminster.

Race meetings at Salisbury, Wincanton and Newbury. Hunting with the South & West Wiltshire Hunt and Polo at Tidworth Polo Club and Druids Lodge. There is a good network of bridleways and national trails across the county.




Acreage: 25.72 Acres

Directions

Postcode: BA12 0SB