Ashley, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13

A beautiful and charming thatched farmhouse with stylish interiors, in the highly sought-after hamlet of Ashley, near Box.

Description

This charming detached, thatched farmhouse, dating back to circa 1700, is Grade II Listed and set within beautifully established gardens. Over the past five years, the current owners have undertaken a stylish and comprehensive interior refurbishment, significantly enhancing the house to create a comfortable and elegant home. It now offers a wonderful balance of character and contemporary living, with cosy, inviting reception spaces complemented by thoughtfully updated finishes throughout.

Period features remain a defining element, including stone mullion windows with window seats, antique pine and elm doors, and exposed structural beams, all carefully preserved and enhanced. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is presented with a refined decorative style that blends seamlessly with the property’s historic fabric.

The reception hall features encaustic tiled flooring flowing into the kitchen, along with stairs rising to the first floor. The double aspect sitting room is a particularly welcoming space, centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace, with beamed ceiling and deep window seats. Steps lead down to the vaulted sitting room, believed to date from the 15th century, creating a wonderful sense of character.

The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is superbly appointed, with granite worktops, a range cooker, integrated appliances and a wood burner adjoining the dining area. To the rear, a David Salisbury garden room opens onto a utility lobby with cloakroom and provides access to the guest accommodation.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, including a triple aspect principal bedroom served by a modern fitted shower room, alongside a well-appointed family bathroom.

In addition, the property benefits from a separate one bedroom annexe situated above the double garage, offering excellent guest or ancillary accommodation. Accessible via the garden room, the guest suite comprises a double aspect bedroom with a small roof terrace and an en suite bathroom, further enhancing the flexibility of this delightful home.

Location

Ashley is a pretty hamlet situated just up from Kingsdown and the village of Box. Local amenities include Kingsdown Golf Course, swimming at Ashley Wood as well as livery and stables nearby. There are a number of excellent public houses nearby including, the Northey arms, the King's Arms at Monkton Farleigh, the Long Arms at South Wraxall and the Fox at Broughton Gifford.

The village of Box (1 mile approx.) is close by, providing local amenities, including shops, cafes and local primary school.

A further range of amenities for one’s daily needs, including alternative schools, can be found nearby in Corsham (approx. 3.8 miles) and Bradford on Avon (approx. 4.8 miles).

The World Heritage city of Bath, famed for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture, is approximately 5.5 miles distant. Bath has a comprehensive range of business, education, entertainment and cultural facilities as well as a mainline rail links to Bristol (journey time approx. 15 minutes) and London Paddington (journey time approx. 90 minutes). Chippenham railway station is within 9 miles and also provides mainline links to Paddington and Bristol.

All distances are obtained from Google maps.

Square Footage: 3,056 sq ft