The Beeches Great Somerford, Wiltshire

The Beeches Great Somerford, Wiltshire SN15 5JG

An elegant period village house with well-planned family accommodation

Malmesbury 5 miles, M4 (Junction 17) 5 miles, Chippenham 7 miles, Cirencester 16 miles, Bath 22 miles, Swindon 14 miles

Reception Hall | Drawing room | Dining room Sitting room | Study | Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room | Boot room | Cloakroom | Cellar

6 Bedrooms | 4 Bath/shower rooms (2 en suite)Dressing room

Gardens | Triple car port | Outbuildings

EPC rating: E

The first floor accommodation is approached by two staircases. In the main part of the house are 4/5 bedrooms, the master having a walk in wardrobe and a large en suite bathroom. The guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom. Approached via the second staircase, but with a connecting door to the main first floor accommodation, are two further bedrooms and a bathroom. This area would be ideal for ancillary accommodation or staff. The Beeches is not Listed.

Situation Great Somerford is a popular and attractive North Wiltshire village. It has a good range of services including a village shop/post office, a primary school, church, village hall and pub. The village was awarded ‘Best Kept Medium Sized Village’ in Wiltshire in 2015 by the

Campaign to Protect Rural England. Nearby Malmesbury is a charming town, reputed to be the oldest borough in England, and has a good range of shops including a new Waitrose. Other local towns include Tetbury, Chippenham and Cirencester. The main regional centres include Swindon, Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol, all of which are within daily commuting distance. Junction 17 of the M4 is about 5 miles and there are direct rail services to London Paddington from either Chippenham or Swindon (55 minutes).

A choice of good private and state schools within daily driving distance. Private schools in the area include Querns and Westonbirt, Pinewood, Marlborough College, St Mary’s Calne, and Beaudesert Park. Ample local sporting opportunities including a number of golf courses and many equestrian events.

Outside The Beeches is approached through impressive electrically operated wrought iron gates, from which the driveway leads to a parking and turning area to the side of the house. Adjoining this is a substantial period outbuilding comprising a triple car port and a large workshop with an attic room over. Beyond this is a wood store.

There is a paved terrace along the south side of the house, beyond which is a large flat lawn, bordered by beech and evergreen hedging. The lawn has rose borders and there is a sophisticated irrigation system throughout the garden. At the rear of the house, and accessed by double French windows from the dining room, is a further garden with symmetrical flower beds in a paved surround. To the side is a small vegetable garden and a greenhouse.

The property The property is situated in the heart of the village and comprises a very attractive south-facing period house which is believed to date from the mid-19th century. Of particular note are the charming Gothic windows which flood the rooms with light. Internally, the accommodation is both impressive yet manageable and is conveniently arranged for modern family living. The large reception hall has a limestone floor and immediately gives a good feeling of space. There are three main reception rooms which are ideal for entertaining, the sitting room and dining room being connected by double doors. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of units, an Aga and double electric oven. The one half of the room has a glazed ceiling making it very light and bright. The study completes the ground floor accommodation and is equipped with a good range of built in cupboards and shelves.

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General Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 01249 706111.

Directions From Malmesbury, take the B4042 towards Wotton Bassett. After about 2½ miles fork right for The Somerfords. Drop down into Little Somerford and after the pub on the right turn right for Great Somerford. Continue into Great Somerford and follow the road round to the left past the war memorial. The clipped evergreen hedging bordering the garden will shortly be seen on the right and the entrance to The Beeches is at the end of this.