Gastard, Corsham, SN13

With Cotswold stone and cedar cladding under a high ridged roof, there is a sedum roof over the family room adding to the external appeal of this contemporary home. A front hall has a cloakroom and leads to a spacious, open plan multi use area with full width floor to ceiling glazing to the east for full morning sun. Open to a split level dining area and raised kitchen area with a central island under granite tops and a range of integrated appliances. To one corner is a pantry and a door to a connecting vestibule to the annex hall and family room. The spectacular vaulted drawing room is dual aspect, again with floor to ceiling glazing and a central fireplace on the end wall with wood burner and flanking cabinetry. A turning oak staircase leads to a galleried landing, matching the fine oak floors that continue through the main reception rooms. The northern wing comprises a spacious family room with full width windows to the south. An entrance lobby with door from the car port has a separate flight of stairs to the first floor in addition to a superb workshop/hobby room. This could be adapted to create a kitchen facility for a self-contained annexe wing. The first floor over the car port is a wonderful open plan room with views to the woods from glazed doors to a glass balcony, with kitchen fittings to one end and an en-suite to enhance the use of this room as an exclusive guest suite. The first floor of the main house has a central landing with roof lights and opening to all rooms including a superb, vaulted principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to one and mezzanine bed bases in the two facing east that are both served by a family bathroom.

Outside

The gated approach and gravel drive leads across the front of the property to a double width car port. There are also 3 loose boxes and a tack room along with a hay barn. The well landscaped gardens provide both formal and informal areas with lawns, wilded meadow and a small woodland abutting a paddock. Complete with a double field shelter, there is separate additional gated vehicular access from Sandpitts Lane. The young woodland area offers walks within your own grounds and attracts a diverse variety of wildlife to observe.

Situation

The rural village of Gastard lies less than 2 miles south of Corsham, home to Corsham Court and its grounds together with its historic High Street and full selection of shops and amenities. The village is made up of period houses and a strong community, with St John’s church and the Harp and Crown public house a level walk away. The A350 lies to the east, giving direct access to the M4 (at Junction 17) and to the South Coast. The town of Chippenham, with its mainline rail station to London and to the West, is a 5 mile drive away. Lacock Abbey and Village, a renowned National Trust property, is 2 miles away. The historic Georgian City of Bath is an 11 mile drive away with the world-famous village of Castle Combe, with its own golf course, to the north. Kingsdown and Cumberwell Park Golf Clubs are within driving distance of this lovely Wiltshire area that offers a wealth of country walks and bridleways amidst beautiful countryside.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-61081

Additional Information

Services: Ground source heat pump to under floor heating, septic tank drainage though mains drainage is available to be reinstated if necessary.

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Band G.