Priory Street, Corsham

5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Corsham

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Lock and Key independent estate agents are pleased to offer this beautiful detached Arts and Crafts period property, built by restoration architect, Harold Brakspear, for his own occupation in 1904. Brakspear was a renowned ecclesiastical architect, specialising in restoration. He worked on many local churches and country houses including St George's Chapel, Windsor, for which the King awarded him the KCVO.
Including the main house and the outbuildings there is approx 4369 square foot and with many original period features, including stunning stained glass double doors opening into the drawing room, a Victorian cloakroom downstairs, fireplaces, two with Roman Mosaic Hearths salvaged by Sir Harold during his excavations on the site of a Roman Villa at Box. The staircase was imported from a nearby country house, as were the two fitted mahogany display cabinets in the drawing room - one of which ingeniously converts into a desk bureau.
On the ground floor there are three fabulous reception rooms comprising the drawing room, dining room and family room. There is also a kitchen/breakfast room with AGA, utility/boot room, pantry, two cloakrooms, a scullery and a store room. On the first floor there are five bedrooms and a bathroom and a shower room.
Externally the approach is through wooden gates and there are two driveways, one from Priory Street which is shared, and the second off the Bath Road which is private. There is ample parking for numerous vehicles, large mature and level plot totalling in approx 0.67 of an acre. There is a detached outbuilding, formerly stables and carriage shed which now comprises a double garage/car port, two workshops and a fun garden room. Interestingly there was planning permission for the "conversion of workshop and garage building to create an annex (accommodation ancillary to the main house)" under 17/10427/FUL which could be re-submitted creating ideal occupation for a multigenerational family. Viewing is strongly recommended.

Situation - A private position within convenient walking distance of Corsham's picturesque and historic high street which offers an eclectic range of independent shops, restaurants and public houses. A Supermarket and Doctors' Surgery are also close at hand. Corsham is an historic market town full of old world charm with a very attractive high street which featured in the firs series of Poldark.
Corsham Court with its Capability Brown designed gardens is a well-known attraction. The Pound Arts Centre provides Corsham's cultural hub whilst the Springfield Campus offers library, cafe and a wide range of sporting activities with gym and swimming pool. The town has a number of highly regarded schools with higher education offered; and there is an excellent selection of private schools within an easy commute. Equestrian activities are widely catered for in the local area with International Eventing and Horse Trials at Badminton and Gatcombe both close to hand. Chippenham 4.5 miles, M4 (J17) 7.5 miles, Melksham 5.6 miles, Bath 9 miles, Bradford-on-Avon 9.5 miles (all distances are approximate).

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