Hilmarton, Calne

Hilmarton Manor is a handsome former hunting lodge with some fine late Georgian architectural features, which work successfully in creating a wonderful and versatile family home, over approximately 6,000 sq ft

Why We Love Hilmarton Manor - Hilmarton Manor is a handsome former hunting lodge with some fine late Georgian architectural features which work very successfully in creating a wonderful and versatile family home, over approximately 6,000 sq ft. Originally built for the Poynder family as part of the Hilmarton Estate, the manor itself dates back to the mid 18th century and remained in the estate for almost a century until it was sold in 1936. In recent years, the house has been renovated and refurbished to an exacting standard throughout and offers an exceptional example of contemporary finish in the charm of a historic country house.

The entire house has a strong emphasis on entertaining in both a formal and informal capacity. The house is approached via a set of electric gates and a sweeping drive which leads on to a gravelled parking area. The front door to the house leads you to a welcoming entrance hall. This central space gives direct access to many of the formal rooms and includes a wood burner and access to both the sitting room, dining room and a passage to the drawing room. The stone staircase is of particular merit and gives a sense of elegance which is echoed throughout the house.

Both the sitting room and drawing room have direct access to the garden with original bay windows and south-west facing orientation, ensuring these rooms are flooded with natural light. Furthermore, working fires and views over the gardens mean these rooms are enjoyed all year round. The dining room makes for perfect formal entertaining with views to the side of the house and a working fireplace. At the rear is an exceptional handmade kitchen complete with integrated appliances and an electric four-door Aga. A central breakfast bar ensures this is a sociable family space, and, on a practical level, the room further benefits from an adjoining well-appointed utility room and direct access to the central courtyard. Leading on from here is a breakfast room at the rear, which is a great space for informal dining. The back hall at the rear of the house leads out into a sheltered courtyard garden, which gives access to a fully fitted and integrated outdoor kitchen and bar area, as well as a gym and a cinema room. The gym has access to both front and rear gardens and bifold doors leading out onto a large lawn area and lake beyond. The cinema room has been beautifully finished and includes integrated surround sound, mood lighting and enhanced acoustics.

The bedroom accommodation is very well balanced with the principal bedroom suite situated in its own wing of the house, giving complete privacy. The room includes large fully fitted cupboards and access to an exceptional bathroom.

In addition, there are a further six bedrooms and four bathrooms, all of which are well proportioned and benefit from different views of the gardens, grounds and beyond.
Due to its orientation, the entire house has great levels of natural light, with good ceiling heights ensuring an airy feel throughout. The flow of accommodation is particularly impressive and leaves no doubt that this is an exceptional country house which, through thoughtful care and attention, has been brought up to date, providing all the modern comforts of the 21st century.

Glorious Gardens And Grounds - The exceptional quality of Hilmarton Manor continues on the outside of the property. Arranged over just over 4.5 acres, there are many of the period features to the garden that one would expect from a house of this era. Included in this is an exceptional walled garden, which has been beautifully looked after and cared for by the current owners.

A range of formal borders and mature trees bring colour and structure, with a cutting garden and kitchen garden providing abundant flowers and vegetables. In addition to these, there are large areas of lawn, a beautiful natural swimming pond complete with a sauna in the middle, and even a rare and original Shell house.

Living In Wiltshire - Hillmarton Manor is perfectly positioned in the heart of Wiltshire and on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty offering endless country pursuits on your doorstep. Tucked away from any significant roads and yet within easy striking distances of the large connections of both Swindon and Chippenham.

Calne provides excellent day-to-day shopping with Tesco and Sainsbury's supermarkets, whilst to the east is the popular town of Marlborough, providing further shopping as well as many coffee shops and interesting boutiques alongside well-known brand names.

Bowood House, a short distance away, has an eighteen-hole golf course and a popular children’s adventure playground.
Despite its rural location, the property could not be better placed for communication links and lies approximately 10 miles from junction 16 of the M4, which provides fast access to the A34/M40, central London and Bristol. Regular commuter trains run from nearby Chippenham and Swindon (the fast train is just 50 minutes into London Paddington).

Calne 3 miles | Chippenham Railway station 10 miles
Swindon Railway station 13 miles | Bath 24 miles
M4 Junction 16 10 miles | Heathrow T5 77 miles
(Distances and time approximate)