Bath Road, Colerne, Wiltshire, SN14

A beautifully restored and extended former farmhouse, with a two bedroom annexe cottage, enjoying enviable far reaching views over the Box valley.

Description

A beautifully presented and lovingly restored 17th century Grade II Listed former farmhouse, Rooks Nest Farm is an exceptional village home of rare charm and provenance. Built in local stone beneath a slate roof, with elegant later Victorian additions, the house sits discreetly behind its gated entrance, enjoying remarkable privacy, far reaching southerly views and a deep connection to the surrounding landscape, while remaining very much part of the village fabric.

Inside, the house is a celebration of its heritage and enjoys the benefit of being more recently renovated and updated. Flagstone floors, exposed beams, generous ceiling heights and a wealth of original features create an atmosphere of authenticity and warmth. The reception rooms comprise a large sitting room with feature fireplace, exposed wooden floors and tall large ceilings. A snug with large fireplace complete with inset wood burner and bespoke book shelving along with a family room once again with an impressive fireplace complete with wood burner and exposed wooden floors. The kitchen/breakfast room was created by the owners and makes for an impressive space with quality bespoke units, integrated appliances and an impressive range cooker. There is also easy access to the gardens from the kitchen as well as a boot room leading off at the back of the house complete with cloakroom. Additionally to the ground floor is a welcoming entrance hall and downstairs shower room, which links to the first floor guest bedroom via a back staircase.

A handsome staircase rises from the hallway to the first floor, where there are five double bedrooms to include the principal bedroom complete with en suite bathroom as well as an additional cloakroom and family bath/shower room. Many rooms enjoy uninterrupted views across the gardens, past the magnificent 300 year old yew tree and out to the valley beyond.

Barn Cottage
Set discreetly behind the main house, the former barn was converted in 2010 to provide quality ancillary accommodation that offers bright, contemporary living space arranged over two floors, with large windows that flood the interior with natural light. There is a spacious sitting room that leads into a practical and well equipped kitchen/breakfast room. A downstairs en suite bedroom and a further bedroom en suite to the first floor. The annexe is ideal for guests, multi-generational living or as a quality home office.

Outside
A gated entrance from the village high street leads along and down a gravelled driveway to a large parking/turning area as well as a garage/carport. There is a further open garage with workshop alongside as well as a brick built garden log store. There is a further gravelled pathway from here to the front of the home or steps down through terraced planted raised beds to the rear entrance porch/boot room.

The gardens are a particular feature: mature trees, richly planted borders and sweeping lawns frame far reaching southerly views across meadowland and towards the Marlborough Downs and across the Box valley. There are spaces to rewind and relax privately as well as entertain the family with the large paved terrace leading off the front of the house,by the kitchen, and enjoying those open views. In total they amount to just under an acre (0.9) and are safely enclosed by walls and hedges but making the most of its semi rural setting and those amazing views.

Location

This beautiful Grade II listed period former farmhouse boasts an enviable position within the heart of Colerne village just off the high street set behind stonewalls and a long driveway.

Colerne is an attractive and popular south Cotswolds village, approximately 7 miles from the historic Georgian city of Bath.

Historic in its own right, Colerne is a thriving village surrounded by stunning countryside with far-reaching views to the south over the delightful Box valley.

The village offers excellent amenities including a store, newsagent, florist, two public houses, Colerne C of E Primary School and Early Years Playgroup – in addition to a well set up rugby club with youth teams. There is well-regarded schooling in both the public and private sectors in the nearby towns of Chippenham, Corsham and The City of Bath.

There is also a regular bus service into both Bath and Chippenham. For the commuter, there is easy access to Junctions 17 and 18 of the M4 and to London Paddington from Bath Spa or Chippenham train stations. For Michelin star dining or a wonderful spa experience, Lucknam Park country house hotel is within 1.5 miles and The Manor House Hotel and Golf Club in Castle Combe within 6 miles.

Square Footage: 4,818 sq ft


Acreage: 2.7 Acres

Directions

The property is located on the south side of Bath Road accessed via stone pillared gates.

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Additional Info

EV charging point

Private drainage system