Heytesbury, Warminster, BA12

A unique opportunity to purchase this effortlessly stylish home, perfectly positioned in the heart of the highly desirable Wylye Valley village of Heytesbury. The home has been meticulously updated and aesthetically transformed by the current owners and now provides the ultimate modern and contemporary living retreat with a great deal of thought and care being lavished on the design and finish.

The accommodation is beautifully arranged over three floors with vast windows and glazed doors providing an abundance of light. The gardens and grounds form an ever-changing backdrop beyond which lies the beautiful Wylye Valley countryside.

Light and space is the theme that runs throughout this effortlessly stylish, elegant home. Upon entering, the quality is immediately apparent. The enclosed entrance porch opens into the heart of the home, with a statement staircase providing access to the first floor. The ground floor is predominantly open plan with small level changes providing a sense of identity and division. This exceptional space provides unrivalled flexibility and is large enough for expansive entertaining while being easily zoned to provide more intimate and individual living areas.

Set over three floors, the primary living accommodation is found on the elevated ground floor. The deeply impressive kitchen, dining room has been carefully designed around its views across the valley. The kitchen is superbly appointed with sleek stone work surfaces, high end integrated appliances and a large centre peninsula island/breakfast bar defining the kitchen from the dining area. The primary sitting area has bi-folding doors leading out to the enclosed garden, a feature stone fireplace houses a log burning stove making this a room for all seasons. There is a second vaulted sitting area adjacent, beyond the staircase, perfectly suited as a cosier more intimate everyday relaxing area.

The upstairs incorporates three well balanced double bedrooms and a sizeable family bathroom. The principal suite is a truly exceptional room with dual aspect windows that provide staggering views across the neighbouring countryside and includes an impressive range of built-in wardrobes and a balcony terrace. The second bedroom also has a balcony terrace and built-in storage while the third bedroom has an en-suite shower room.

The lower ground floor offers a wealth of versatility in how it can be used. Accessed via an internal staircase, or a private external door, this generous ground level space is currently used as a studio/study. There is clear scope to create an annexe apartment, with provisions made for a shower room and kitchenette, or it is ideal for those seeking a leisure area for a gym or media room, a blank canvas for the next owners to provide an identity.

Outside

There is ample parking to the front of the home on a private driveway, that in turn gives access to the integral tandem double garage.

The gardens lie on three sides of the home. To the right, steps rise to a hedge lined garden that is laid to lawn and planted with structural shrub borders and interspersed with specimen trees, providing a sylvan private outlook. To the rear is the kitchen garden, set out and ready to be planted. The primary, sociable garden boasts a large, paved terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining and dining, seamlessly accessed through bi-folding doors from the sitting room. Beyond, there is a recessed firepit and seating area. The sweeping hedged and floral borders create a sense of peace and quiet, a wonderful private oasis. There is ample external storage built into the home, as well as a second timber storage shed.

Situation

Heytesbury has a range of everyday amenities including a post office/shop, primary school, cricket and football clubs, and two inns including the award winning The Angel Inn. Five minutes drive away is Bishopstrow House, a beautiful Georgian hotel and member’s club with two swimming pools and an indoor tennis court. Nearby Warminster (4 miles) offers a comprehensive range of shops and public amenities including Waitrose and a railway station. There are many excellent gourmet pubs within 15 minutes which include the Bradley Hare and the Bath Arms in Longleat Forest.

The pretty riverside village of Heytesbury is situated on the Western side of the glorious Wylye Valley within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is known for its fly fishing and awe-inspiring scenery. The area is ideal for enjoying rural pursuits such as walking, cycling and riding. The area enjoys easy access to a good regional roads network whilst other main centres in the area including Salisbury and Bath are all within a comfortable driving distance. Bristol and Southampton airports are just over an hour by road. The area has some excellent schools in both the state and private sector which include Warminster, Port Regis, Bryanston, Bruton, Dauntseys, Godolphin, South Wilts and Bishops Grammar schools and Downside.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-63445