• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

CASTLE COMBE ( Bath just over 14m distant) A most attractive and beautifully appointed Grade II Listed country residence with origins dating back to the Mid 16th Century within this spectacular and much sought-after village location - `considered` to be the prettiest in England. Rich in character with superb modern finishings - consistently proportioned accommodation. Magnificent galleried entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, five bedrooms - 2 en suite, family bathroom, utility and boot room. Stone built car port for 3 vehicles with contemporary office studio over. Timber store. Large courtyard gardens with attractive decked and terraced areas. Beautiful views. Only 1/2 hour drive to Central Bath. Bristol 22m, M4 (j17) 6m, London Paddington from Chippenham Station - 70 mins, Bristol International Airport - 50mins drive/30m. All mileage approx. GUIDE PRICE: £1 Million

A MOST ATTRACTIVE AND BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED GRADE II LISTED COUNTRY RESIDENCE WITH ORIGINS DATING BACK TO THE MID 16TH CENTURY WITHIN THIS SPECTACULAR AND MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION, ARGUABLY CONSIDERED TO BE THE PRETTIEST IN ENGLAND. RICH IN CHARACTER WITH SUPERB MODERN FINISHING, CONSISTENTLY PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: GALLERIED ENTRANCE HALL, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, FIVE BEDROOMS (TWO OF WHICH ARE EN SUITE), UTILITY AND BOOT ROOM, STONE BUILT CAR PORT FOR THREE VEHICLES WITH CONTEMPORARY FINISHED OFFICE STUDIO OVER AND TIMBER STORE. LARGE COURTYARD GARDENS WITH ADDITIONAL TERRACED GARDENS WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS.

Bristol 22m, M4 (j17) 6m, London Paddington from Chippenham Station - 70 mins, Bristol International Airport - 50mins drive/30m. All mileage approx.

THE MALT HOUSE

CASTLE COMBE

Near BATH

GUIDE PRICE: £1 million

LOCATION

Situated on the southern most edge of the Cotswolds and approximately 15 miles from Georgian Bath, The Malt House sits amongst arguably one the South West's most attractive villages. This picturesque Wiltshire village boasts fantastic walks, two pubs, restaurants, a well-renowned golf course and the prestigious Manor House Hotel, whilst central to the village, a 14th Century market cross and Mediaeval church add to the character of this tranquil former market village. Nearby Chippenham offers a comprehensive range of facilities for day-to-day domestic needs, however, there is an excellent range of local facilities. Bath City Centre also has a renowned shopping facility and excellent leisure and recreational opportunities. The M4 Motorway is easily accessed via either Junction 17 or 18. There is also a regular fast train service to London, Paddington via Chippenham taking about 70 minutes, or alternatively from Bath Spa taking approx. 90 minutes.

DESCRIPTION

Built in local stone under a stone tiled roof, The Malt House is a truly beautiful attached country residence in the heart of this Wiltshire village with versatile accommodation, finished to the highest of standards. The property is believed to date back to the early 16th Century and is of Grade II Listing, as being of particular architectural and historical importance. The gable front facade to the property shows the oldest part of The Malt House and was believed to be the Malt House keeper's own residence, whilst to the rear of the property there are signs of later extensions over the centuries. Constant reminders of character and age are retained throughout this property, including large open fireplaces, exposed Cotswold stone and a beautiful mixture of feature recesses and exposed wooden beams and joists. (The house was recently used for the filming of a Hollywood production of the "Wolfman").

Within the most recent years, the residence has undergone an extensive refurbishment using the very best of materials available with fine craftsmanship and engineering, creating a subtle, contemporary feeling. The principal accommodation can be found over two floors, based around a most attractive and unique galleried entrance and landing. There are additional bedrooms on the second floor, accessed via their own separate staircases. Flagstone and solid wood flooring finish the ground floor, where a stunning dual aspect drawing room offers a large open log-burning fireplace, exposed beams and recesses which all combine to create a warm, welcoming room, whilst a separate dining room gives a more formal atmosphere for entertaining, again with large stone log burning fireplace and with attractive stone mullion windows and window seat. Five consistently proportioned bedrooms boast ample natural light and storage with the master and the guest rooms affording contemporary and expertly finished en suite facilities.

To the rear of the property is a bespoke, granite topped kitchen leading to a conservatory style breakfast area, which benefits from a sunny and quiet aspect. From here, a separate staircase gives further access to a useful utility room, boot room and study/store room.

Outside the property there is a large patio and decked area to the rear, boasting a most pleasant, sunny and peaceful aspect with striking views. Beyond a gravelled driveway is a covered car port built of local stone which can accommodate three cars with additional lockup workshop and a well appointed office/studio above, which is CAT 5 enabled, and ideal for working from home.

Behind the studio is an additional terraced garden combines established flower beds and shrubbery with stunning views across the village and beyond, also including a view of the Mediaeval church.

In further detail the accommodation comprises:

ACCOMMODATION(All dimensions are approximate.)

Solid wood front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL Split levelled galleried entrance hall, feature recessed storage, deep recessed windows to side, downlighting, stairs to first floor and ground floor.

Ground FloorFeature door to drawing room and double doors leading into dining hall with downlighting, two deep understairs storage cupboards, radiator with deep featured recess to one side, flagstoned flooring.

DRAWING ROOM Deep lead-lined stone mullioned recessed windows, downlighting, exposed beams, TV and phone point. Radiator. Two distinctive featured recesses, one with shelving. A most impressive inglenook fireplace with Bath Stone surround with a flag stoned base and hearth with extensive log burning facility, solid wood flooring, solid wood door to front of property.

DINING ROOM Flagstoned flooring, raised stone mullion lead lined windows to side with working shutters, two exposed beams, radiator and deep sill windows to the side courtyard with lead-lined glass and stone window seat below. Large feature fireplace with Jotul log burning stove with stone surround and mantel and stone hearth with recess to one side and door to kitchen/breakfast room to the other.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Flagstone flooring, two oven Aga with two hotplates, one and a half sunken stainless steel sink with contemporary mixer tap over with granite worktops and tiled splashbacks. Extensive range of wall and base units fitted to the highest of standards, exposed beams, further bespoke curved granite tops with an additional stainless steel sunken sink with mixer tap over. Telephone point. Leads to a conservatory style breakfast room with dwarf level wood panelling, radiator, wall mounted TV point, telephone point, exposed stone walling. Overlooking the rear courtyard garden with a most attractive view. Feature door to Cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM Low level WC, wall mounted sink, wood panelling.

Stairs rising to first floor utility space.

UTILITY With deep linen cupboard and plumbing for washer and separate dryer, Belfast sink, exposed joists, mega-flow hot water cylinder and door to rear lobby. Rear lobby has separate door to study/deep storage. Tiled floor. This also gives access to a super-efficient Kidd boiler and also access to extensive loft.

First FloorLANDING A galleried landing space with stairs to second floor, downlighting, arched recesses to either side giving access to four bedrooms and bathroom. The landing also has two further recesses, which are arched.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE A stunning room with deep sill lead-lined windows to side, radiator and telephone point. Extensive fitted wardrobe space and feature Bath Stone fireplace with Bath Stone mantel and hearth and log burner. Panelled door to en suite.

EN SUITE BATHROOM Part limestone tiled surround with solid wood flooring, heated towel rail. Obscure window to side, downlighting, contemporary wall-hung WC and Villeroy and Boch basin. Shaver point. Fitted cabinets. Panelled bath with wall-mounted shower spray and limestone tiled surround.

FAMILY BATHROOM Solid wood flooring, wall hung Villeroy and Boch contemporary basin and WC, tiled to dado level and a panelled bath with limestone tiled surround with wall mounted shower spray. Heated towel rail, mirrored medical cabinet. Windows to side. Shaver point and downlighting.

GUEST SUITE/BEDROOM TWO Beautifully light room with stone mullion lead-lined windows to front with window seat under. Downlighting. Feature door to deep wardrobe space, two radiators, large open fireplace with exposed stone and exposed wooden mantel. Panelled door to en suite.

EN SUITE Solid wood flooring, large limestone tiled power shower unit, low level WC with sunken sink and marble topped vanity unit and base level storage.

BEDROOM FIVE Deep sill lead-lined stone mullion windows to front. Window seats under. Radiator. Exposed wooden beams with carvings and downlighting.

Second FloorThe galleried staircase to the second floor has exposed beams, access to eaves storage and a Velux window. Downlighting.

BEDROOM THREE Solid wooden stairs rising to the third level. Exposed wooden beams and joists. Deep sill lead lined stone mullion windows to front with seats below. Downlighting. Radiator. TV point. Decorative exposed stone.

BEDROOM FOUR/FAMILY SNUG With exposed beams, radiator, TV and phone point and Velux window.

OUTSIDENewly constructed OFFICE/STUDIO in local stone, sympathetic to its surroundings. The studio consists of a large open room with limestone tiled floor, under floor heating, exposed joists and beams, CAT 5 enabled, ideal for working from home. Glass panelled door with glass surround overlooking the rear terraced garden. Two Velux windows and two deep sill windows again overlooking the rear garden. Belfast sink and useful wood topped surface with door to separate WC.

COURTYARD GARDEN Extensive timbered decked area and patio area, far-reaching views of the surrounding village countryside. Cotswold stone surrounding wall, an ideal spot to entertain.

Beyond the office/studio there is a terraced garden which combines slate stone flooring, water feature, established flowering plants and shrubs with views beyond this marvellous village and surrounding countryside, including the church.

PARKING From the gravel driveway, below office/studio, covered parking for three vehicles. Space for log store and additional lock-up workshop/tool store to side.

GUIDE PRICE£1 million.

SERVICESWe are advised that mains electricity water and drainage are all supplied to the property. The central heating is oil fired.

DIRECTIONSLeaving Bath, head north on the A46 towards Junction 18 of the M4. Upon reaching the first roundabout take the right turning onto the A420 signposted Marshfield. Follow this road for approx. 6 miles until reaching the village of Ford. Then turn left, signposted Castle Combe. Follow this road through the woods and down into the village of Castle Combe. Continue to the centre of the village, bearing right at the market cross. The property will be found a short way along on the right hand side.

POSTCODE FOR SN14 7HS

MAPSEARCH

USEFUL LOCALhttp://www.northwilts.gov.uk

INFORMATIONNorth Wiltshire Council Website including

WEBSITEschools, council tax etc

APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE AGENTS. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of, any offer or contract and all statements made herein are made without responsibility on the part of Pritchard and Partners or the Vendor. Any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves as to their correctness. The Vendor does not make nor give, and neither Pritchard and Partners nor any person on their employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this property. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through the agents above

RE Details 132

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.