Honeystreet, Pewsey, SN9

Fine & Country are delighted to present Summerdown House. A rare opportunity to acquire a refined country home in one of Wiltshire’s most picturesque and sought-after locations. Summer Down House offers superbly-presented accommodation, annexe and glorious gardens with views of the White Horse and surrounding scenery.

Seller Insight:

What is your favourite room in the house and why?

The drawing room. Being double aspect, it has beautiful light all years round with gorgeous high ceilings and a huge gas fire. Though our bedroom with the triple aspect view over the Pewsey Vale and Alton Barnes white horse is pretty epic.
Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?
?The house suits a family like us, who want a low maintenance house and like to entertain. The Bothy provides extra turnkey overflow accommodation and with every bedroom bar one having an en suite, it’s fab for having guests.

What do you love most about the house and why?

?I love every bit of our house and am devastated it’s time to move on. We would be here forever if we could. It’s perfect for families but equally perfectly sized for just us and the dogs when the children leave home. I love the views, the space, so many windows in every room, so much light, yet double glazed so super cozy in winter. Underfloor heating, the birds and the hares in the field; the bay cows being born in spring in front of the house in our wild meadow, the autumn light on the meadow, the apple trees and homemade apple juice. All of it!

What do you love about the local community?

?The community is gorgeous. For us coming from London to have coffee on tap next door and my now private larder 100 yards away is as close to heaven and as convenient as you can get!

How easy is it to commute from here?

We are 12 mins from Pewsey station which is 58 mins by train to London. Crucially though, if that line is down for some reason, we have Bedwyn 30 mins away; Swindon 30 mins away and Andover 40 mins away. All different very easy options.

What made you choose the property over others that were available at the time?

We chose it because it is as beautiful as a listed Georgian building, but with none of the architectural pit falls, because it’s a new house. Underfloor heating, no damp, airtight etc. It’s perfectly configured too, most houses are random and don’t flow!

Accommodation:

Set within an enviable position in the heart of the Pewsey Vale, Summer Down House is an elegant and beautifully proportioned detached residence, designed in a classic neo-Georgian style and enjoying far-reaching views across unspoilt Wiltshire countryside towards the iconic White Horse on Milk Hill.

Ground Floor:

From the moment of arrival, the property conveys a wonderful sense of balance and light, with well-appointed accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous entrance hall forms the central hub of the home, seamlessly connecting the principal reception rooms. The dual-aspect sitting room is particularly impressive, featuring an open fireplace and French doors that open directly onto the garden, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The kitchen is thoughtfully designed as a sociable, eat-in space, with lapsed planning permission previously granted to extend and create a substantial kitchen/breakfast room (19/01247/FUL), offering exciting potential for further enhancement. From here, the glazed dining room provides a striking vantage point, perfectly framing the surrounding countryside and the distinctive White Horse beyond.

Additional ground floor accommodation includes a versatile playroom and a dedicated study, ideal for modern family living and home working alike.

First Floor:

Upstairs, the sense of space continues. The principal bedroom suite is a standout feature, enjoying triple-aspect views and comprising a generous dressing room, walk-in wardrobe and a well-appointed en suite bathroom with separate shower. Three further bedroom suites offer excellent comfort and privacy for family and guests, alongside a fifth double bedroom and a beautifully finished family bathroom.

Annexe:

The detached double garage has been partially converted to provide flexible ancillary accommodation, ideal for guest overflow or potential income generation, currently arranged with a kitchenette, shower room and reception space on the ground floor, and two interconnecting bedrooms above. The rest of the ground floor comprises an office space and a single bay garage.

Grounds:

The gardens are a particular delight, wrapping gracefully around the property and offering a high degree of privacy. Predominantly laid to lawn, they are interspersed with mature trees, well-stocked borders and a productive vegetable patch. The setting is truly exceptional, with uninterrupted views across rolling fields towards Milk Hill, creating a wonderfully peaceful and quintessentially English backdrop.

Location:

Nestled within the heart of the Pewsey Vale, Honeystreet is a quintessential Wiltshire hamlet, perfectly positioned amidst rolling downland and unspoilt countryside. This highly regarded setting lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering an exceptional lifestyle defined by scenic walks, bridleways and a strong sense of rural tranquillity, while remaining remarkably well connected.
Honeystreet itself is home to a popular canalside café and village shop as well as, The Barge Inn, a well-known destination for both locals and visitors. The nearby village of Pewsey provides a more comprehensive range of everyday amenities including a supermarket, independent shops, a doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, and a selection of cafés and public houses.

For a wider array of facilities, the historic market town of Marlborough is within easy reach, renowned for its charming High Street, boutique shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities. Further regional centres such as Devizes and Salisbury also offer excellent retail, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The area is particularly well regarded for its schooling. Pewsey Vale School serves the local community and has a strong reputation, while a number of well-respected independent schools are within convenient reach, including Marlborough College, St Francis School Pewsey, and Dauntsey’s School.

Communications are excellent for a rural location. Pewsey railway station offers direct services to London Paddington in approximately one hour, making the area highly attractive for commuters.

Services:

Mains water and drainage, electricity, oil fired central heating. Starlink broadband, solar panels