Lower North Wraxall, Wiltshire, SN14

A beautifully restored Grade II listed country house with exceptional outbuildings and circa 10 acres, set in a peaceful Wiltshire village

Description

Broadfield is an impressive Grade II listed Georgian detached country house dating from the mid 18th century, discreetly positioned within an appealing village setting. It has an attractive rendered rubble stone classical facade, highlighted by ashlar quoins and capped with a Cotswold stone roof with a late Victorian extension to the rear.

The no through road passes the front of the house and leads to a substantial parking area in the old farmyard, providing access to the barn, two garages, stables and the adjoining land.

The principal accommodation is arranged over two well-proportioned floors, with a cellar and three attic rooms offering further potential. The main reception rooms at the front are south facing overlooking the valley and views. These are currently used as a sitting room and study, both have original stone fireplaces. The generous rustic farmhouse kitchen and pantry are positioned at the rear of the property, as well as a large utility room and cloakroom.

The first floor is accessed by two staircases. To the front are the two main bedrooms also benefitting from the south facing views. A further two bedrooms are to the rear along with the two new large bath/shower rooms.

On the second floor are three rooms, set within the handsome exposed elm frame of the roof structure. Currently used as a library and a study, these rooms would make generous bedrooms, with plumbing already in situ for a bathroom (subject to obtaining the right permissions).

Internally, substantial refurbishment has been carried out with great care by the current owners whilst ensuring the building’s historic character has been preserved. This has included the plasterwork, using traditional lime based materials, replacement floors and underfloor heating in one of the sitting rooms, a hand built fitted larder, utility room and cloakroom.

There are eleven south facing windows with lovely rural views across the surrounding open countryside. The current owners have replaced all these sash windows and boxes across the front elevation and rebuilt the three dormers with new casements and leadwork.

Broadfield has changed ownership only twice in the last century. The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of sympathetic and comprehensive improvements. The house has been rewired, with new electricity supplies also installed to the barn, garages and stables. The plumbing has been renewed, and the drainage system was replaced following extensive groundworks, clearance and landscaping to the rear of the house, as well as new water supplies and sewage connections installed to the barn and stables.

Outbuildings
Situated across the old farmyard from the main house are substantial outbuildings, the most notable being the large Cotswold barn, which offers potential for conversion to additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. Electricity and water/sewerage have recently been installed. Adjacent to the barn are two garages and cobbled stables used as a workshop and for storage.

Close to the main house is a studio converted from the old wash house with flexible accommodation including a kitchen and en suite shower room.

Gardens
Broadfield has beautiful gardens set within an acre, which include paved terraces, a mature walled garden full of season-round colour, lawns, vegetable, fruit and flower gardens, a greenhouse and a wide array of specimen and fruit trees. There are also two ponds.

Paddocks
Accessed from the garden are three separate fields, Broadfield, the Little Acre and the Buttercup field, totalling about nine acres. The owners have chosen to keep the fields wild, mowing paths for walking and creating a refuge for birds and wildlife.

Location

The property occupies an enviable position in the highly regarded village of North Wraxall, set within the north Wiltshire countryside and close to the southern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is celebrated for its handsome stone architecture, tranquil lanes and strong sense of heritage, centred around the Grade I listed Church of St James the Great, parts of which date from the 12th century.

North Wraxall forms part of a small collection of historic hamlets including Ford, Upper Wraxall and Mountain Bower, creating a close knit and discreet rural community. The surrounding countryside is gently rolling and largely unspoilt, with numerous footpaths and bridleways offering excellent walking and riding through farmland, woodland and locally designated conservation areas. The route of the ancient Fosse Way passes nearby, reinforcing the area’s deep historical character.

Despite its peaceful setting, the village is exceptionally well located. Chippenham market town is approximately seven miles to the East and Bath lies approximately 8 miles to the south west, offering a wide range of cultural, retail and leisure amenities, alongside two universities in Bath. Bristol, around 20 miles distant, provides further commercial centres and an international airport.

The area is particularly sought after for its outstanding educational provision, including Kingswood, King Edward’s School, Bath, Prior Park College, Royal High School Bath, Beechen Cliff School, Ralph Allen School and Monkton Combe School, all readily accessible.

Both Chippenham train station and Bath Spa train station provide direct main line services to London Paddington. The A4 and nearby M4 motorway (Junctions 17, 18 and 19) offer excellent regional and national road connectivity. The location combines architectural integrity, countryside living and excellent accessibility in one of the region’s most desirable settings.

Square Footage: 4,742 sq ft


Acreage: 10.5 Acres