Pickwick, Corsham, SN13 0HZ

Located within the historic area of Pickwick, close to Corsham's charming High Street and the City of Bath, Pickwick House is an exceptionally well presented and handsome Grade II Listed property with origins dating back to the 16th Century. Overtime, the property was extended in the 18th Century and flaunts stunning characteristics associated with that period.

Upon approach to the property through cast iron gates, a sweeping gravel driveway flows towards the house where you are greeted by the beautiful Bath Stone façade and impressive Doric Columns representative of the Georgian era. As you enter through the front door, a central entrance hall gives access to the ground floor accommodation with a traditional ‘four-room layout’ set around an impressive central staircase. Overlooking the front aspect and garden are two large reception rooms. Presented to a high standard, both reception rooms benefit feature fireplaces with open fires, tall ceilings, wall panelling and original shutters, which help create characterful and cosy rooms that can be enjoyed all year round. On top of this, located at the rear of the property is a third reception room currently used as a snug, which would make a brilliant playroom, study or music room.   

At the rear of the property and believed to be an original outbuilding complete with a stone arch that provided cart access, the spacious open-plan and dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room truly is the heart of the home. Finished to a very high standard it has quality fittings, a vaulted ceiling and Velux windows, as well as a separate sitting area with wood burner. A side door leads onto the Loggia and courtyard to create a semi-outdoor area. 

Access from the hallway also leads to ground floor WC and staircase to the cellar. The cellar is in good condition, has the benefit of ventilation, power and lighting, and is a great storage space.

A staircase to the first floor leads to the master bedroom complete with a dressing room and luxurious en suite bathroom finished with a freestanding roll top bath and walk in shower. A second double bedroom also overlooks the garden complete with feature bay window and ample space for a king-size bed.  To the rear of the property the family bathroom has been finished to an excellent standard complete with underfloor heating, a modern white suite with ‘His and Hers’ sinks, as well as a bath with overhead shower. The second floors are accessed by two separate staircases. Located at the front, two large double bedrooms with a spacious central landing makes for the perfect floor for children to enjoy, or equally would make an ideal guest or office area. Another staircase at the rear of the property leads to the fifth bedroom which also provides ample space to fit a king size bed. 

Outside, there is a large enclosed front garden which is mostly laid to lawn and is kept private by hedges and mature and protected trees. A listed garden room sits within the grounds as well as the magnificent Horse Chestnut tree under which Charles Dickens reportedly wrote his first novel, The Pickwick Papers. There are also several courtyard areas to the side and rear of the property, ideal for garden furniture and dining alfresco as well as a storeroom providing secure storage. Plenty of parking can be found to the front of the house via the large, gravelled driveway.

Corsham is a charming old town which has an excellent range of local facilities, including many specialist shops and cafes. There are good nurseries, primary and secondary schools within walking distance and The Georgian heritage city of Bath is within easy driving distance, as is Chippenham - with its main line station to London (Paddington) and Junction 17 of the M4 motorway.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold (Grade II Listed)

Services: Mains Gas Central Heating. Single Glazed Windows. Mains Drainage. Mains Water Supply. Mains Electricity Supply.

Council Tax Band:  G

EPC Rating:  N/A