A superb detached extended period property in a rural location bordering the fields and open land of the Badminton estate with lovely gardens, parking for several cars, a double garage and beautifully appointed accommodation extending to some 2696 sq.ft
Woodland House is a superb detached period property surrounded by fields close to the Badminton Estate. Originally farm cottages, the property was converted into one dwelling and extended some years ago, and has since been the subject of a clever, comprehensive renovation programme by the current owner. The resulting property is an impressive, considered home, with over 2500 sq. ft. of space arranged over two floors, with high quality fittings and some wonderful design touches. You can walk into the property from either side, but prospective buyers are bound to gravitate towards the southerly side of the house, with the garden and first class view. There is a door here into the 18' kitchen/breakfast room. This well appointed room has an Aga and a bespoke breakfast area. There is a dining room on the east side of the kitchen, with a 14' conservatory on the front of the house - ideally placed to take in the super view over the garden. An 18' sitting room with fireplace is to the west of the kitchen, with an inner hall and cloakroom/WC beyond this. A staircase leads up from this area to the first floor, with a good landing, principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, family bathroom and two further bedrooms on floor. There is another staircase on the other side of the house, and this takes you up to a guest bedroom, with an en suite shower room. The property is in super decorative condition, and every window takes in a good outlook, with the view at the front of particular merit.
The property benefits from a gravelled parking area, a double garage, and beautifully kept gardens that border open fields. The gated parking area is to the side of the house, with space to park several cars. The double garage is attached to the house, with an electrically operated door, power and light. There is a pretty cottage garden to the north of the house, with the majority of the garden on the south side, with the sun and the view. Steps lead down from paved terrace by the house into the garden, with a secluded gravel gravelled seating area to the right, and a large open lawn beyond. This stretches across the width of the house and extends beyond it, sloping down onto a lower lawn. There are three ponds here, with some established specimen trees. The garden has clearly been an absolute labour of love, with well stocked, colourful borders and mature trees and shrubs found through out the plot, with the total site measuring some 0.44 acres.
Designated Conservation Area in 1975, the property is situated within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Approximately two miles south west of Badminton and near the Wiltshire border, the property is close to the village of Acton Turville and the the larger market town of Tetbury. Just 15 miles to the south is the Georgian City of Bath, with its many cultural, leisure and shopping attractions. Junction 18 of the M4 is just 2 miles away and provides good road access to London, Bristol and the West Country. Mainline rail services are from Chippenham (Paddington 75 minutes). There is a good choice of both state and private schooling in the area with several well known private schools, including, but not limited to King Edwards Royal High School and Kingswood in Bath, and Stonar, Westonbirt, Monkton Combe and St Mary's Calne. Those with an interest in country and leisure pursuits are well catered for in the region, with Badminton of course famous for it's yearly house trials event.
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