Pickwick, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13

A superbly refurbished Grade II listed Georgian home showcasing period grandeur, modern craftsmanship and generous gardens, complete with a substantial ancillary barn.

Description

Pickwick End is a detached Grade ll listed Georgian family home built in the mid-18th century, with attractive ashlar stone elevations beneath a traditional Cotswold stone-tiled roof. There is also an ancillary barn and grounds in excess of 0.5 of an acre.

On arrival, the classic Georgian façade with its elegant symmetry and refined proportions creates an immediate sense of grandeur. With a wealth of period features including working period fireplaces throughout the ground floor, corniced ceilings, large sash windows and working shutters. Having been totally refurbished by the current owners, the result is a home that beautifully blends historic character with stylish, timeless interiors.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and extends to around 5,277 sq. ft. The ground floor centres around an impressive entrance hall, with a staircase leading to the upper floors. The drawing room has an imposing fireplace and dual-aspect sash windows and working shutters overlooking the garden that allows natural light to flood the space. The sitting room opposite mirrors this arrangement, offering a similarly elegant setting. The library/dining room is particularly atmospheric, with a flagstone floor, fireplace with stone surround and walls lined with almost floor-to-ceiling bookcases. The kitchen/dining room, also with an attractive stone floor and the original stone fireplace which is fitted with a Chesneys log burner. The well-equipped hand built fitted kitchen has a range of base, drawer and wall units with a Lacanche stove, 2 integrated dishwashers and a built in American style fridge/freezer. This room is bathed with natural light overlooking the garden and offers access to the patio for al fresco dining. A cellar with built-in wine bins is accessed via stairs from the entrance hall as well as a cloakroom on the ground floor and another on the half landing.

The first floor provides four beautifully appointed bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a fireplace, dual aspect sash windows with working shutters overlooking the garden. The en suite has a double vanity unit, freestanding bath and separate shower. The remaining three double bedrooms two with fireplaces overlook the gardens and have their own shower rooms (two en suite)

The second floor offers three further bedrooms, a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower There is also a dressing room and a home office/study. There is plumbing and planning permission in place to create another bathroom instead of the dressing room if required.

Gardens and Grounds

Pickwick sits centrally within its plot with gardens and grounds extending around all sides and amounting to just over half an acre. The property is approached through gated pillars opening
onto a generous gravel driveway with parking for 6/7 cars that leads to a detached double garage.

To the front of the house well-tended lawns, gravel pathways, mature shrubs and a striking yew tree frame the house beautifully. To the rear of the property there are three distinct areas, two are laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees and shrubs and the other has two gravelled areas which double as a petanque terrainare. There is also a refurbished railway carriage with a power supply which is used as a Summer House.

To the side of the property adjacent to the main house, the gated access leads to the barn. Constructed of mellow stone beneath a Cotswold stone -tiled roof, the barn offers around 1,445 sq ft of accommodation. The layout includes a workshop, cloakroom, and a striking double height main room with its own heating system. At present the barn holds commercial permission offering valuable flexibility for a range of future uses. Historically it has been operated as a successful antiques showroom but could lend itself to being converted to ancillary accommodation (subject to any necessary consents).

Location

Surrounded by some of the finest Wiltshire countryside and woodland, the historic wool town of Corsham has the benefit of many local amenities including shops, post offices, churches, restaurants, inns and a leisure centre. A Doctors surgery, pharmacy and several dentists are also on the doorstep.

There are excellent schools in both the state and private sectors including Stonar and Heywood Preparatory and Nursery Schools. Other schools include St Marys, Calne and Dauntseys. There is also St Lukes in Bradford on Avon as a state comprehensive. There is also a selection of schools in Bath.

With its diverse architecture and beautiful scenery Corsham has been the location for many films, television and photo shoots including Poldark, Rivals and many period dramas.

Corsham offers good access to the M4 at Junction 17 and is just over 4 miles from Chippenham train station, with highspeed services to London Paddington (70/80 mins approx.) Corsham lies just over 9 miles from the World Heritage City of Bath, famed for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture offering a wide variety of cultural, leisure, sports and shopping facilities. .

Square Footage: 5,277 sq ft


Acreage: 0.6 Acres