- Grade II listed country house
- Rural setting near Grittleton village
- Magnificent architecture
- Extensive accommodation for modernisation
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- Range of useful outbuildings including stables
- Well-established gardens and grounds
- 2 acre paddock
- No onward chain
6 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Chippenham
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Description
West Foscote House was built in 1850 as part of the Neeld estate by landowner Joseph Neeld who adopted a distinct architectural identity on his estate. Grade II listed, West Foscote House's impressive architecture and symmetry boasts ornate gables and a large bell tower with sundial and the property is rurally located near the village of Grittleton and set amongst 4 acres of gardens and grounds.
The elegant accommodation is extensive, yet not overly large, boasting high ceilings throughout and extends to over 5,000 sq.ft internally, arranged over two floors. This includes a three reception rooms, plus a billiard room and large farmhouse style kitchen. The elegant galleried staircase leads to six generous bedrooms with two ena suites and two additional bathrooms. A secondary staircase provides versatility and scope to utilise a wing of the house as a self-contained 2 bedroom annexe.
The house sits within large, well-established formal gardens interspersed with mature trees with extensive kitchen gardens to one side and an orchard. The property is approached over a gated private drive side and leads to the rear where there isa mple parking and range of stables, outbuildings and storage. An adjoining 2 acre paddock provides opportunities for the budding equestrian or smallholding.
Situation
The property is rurally located at West Foscote to the south of the M4 about a 1/2 mile from the popular village of Grittleton which is a delightful North Wiltshire village, well known for the popular Neeld Arms public house and a has a Church, tennis and cricket clubs. The nearby village of Yatton Keynell has a post office/store, doctors surgery and an Outstanding Ofsted rated Primary School. Both Malmesbury and Chippenham are within a 15-minute drive and have a comprehensive range of facilities plus secondary schooling. The cultural cities of Bath and Bristol are about 25 minutes by car whilst for those needing to travel further afield, there are frequent inter-city train services at Chippenham and the M4 (Junction 18) is about 5 minutes' drive away providing access to London, the south and the Midlands.
Additional Information
The property is Freehold with oil-fired central heating, private drainage, mains water and electricity. The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property owns the first part of the main drive solely and has a right of way over a neighbours drive for the rear access. Broadband is available and there is good mobile phone coverage with some limitations. Wiltshire Council Tax Band H.
Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
- This Council Tax band for this property is: H
Property Ref: 2775_987019
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