House For Sale £1,150,000
The house is approached via a discreet private driveway from the road which leads into a gravel forecourt with space for multiple cars. The driveway runs parallel to the boundary on one side; to the left of it are the house, gardens and outbuildings, straight ahead the Dutch barn, paddock and woodlands, and to the right agricultural land and Great Bradford Woods.
Built between 1900 and 1910 by Alex Moulton, the main house was originally two cottages - two doors can be seen at its front – while its current 'front' door is at the rear of the property. Completely refurbished in 2020, including the replacement of its characterful arched windows and frames, the house is immaculate inside and decorated in a neutral palette.
On the ground floor, there's a good-sized hall with wooden floorboards that flow into the open plan kitchen/dining room. In this room, there are wooden worktops and cream coloured units, space for white goods and a cooker with hob and extractor fan. Double aspect windows make this a light and bright space. The sitting room is carpeted, has a wood burner with slate hearth and windows with views to the fields.
On the first floor, there are two spacious bedrooms, one with en suite shower room. There's also a smaller third bedroom/study and a family bathroom.
The single storey annexe also has its front door on the same side as the main house, as well its own private outside space, enclosed by a wooden fence. Inside, there's a charming open plan kitchen/sitting room and a double bedroom with en suite shower room.
At the rear of the forecourt, there are two stone outbuildings, both which have power and the potential for upgrading and providing useful accommodation or storage. The larger of the two is framed by fencing either side, beyond which there are two gardens, with trees and shrubs.
There's a large tractor shed (also with electric power) with potential for development, especially as it already has permitted development rights.
Further into the plot, there's a capacious Dutch barn and a paddock, beyond which are the woodlands, accessed at the right edge of the boundary. Swathes of bluebells cover the ground through the woodlands (also known as Little Bradford Woods), the gentle terraces lead down towards the river's edge and open out to views on the other side of the River Avon. There's potential here to build a landing deck and create a riverside platform for fishing and relaxing; it's such a private spot.
It is worth noting that there is a Country Side Stewardship on this land which runs until 31st October 2023 (this provides financial incentives for farmers, foresters and land managers to look after and improve the environment).
In all approximately 6.95 acres. EPC House: F/ EPC Annexe: E
Forewoods Common sits at the tail end of the village of Holt, on the B3107 between the towns of Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham, and just north of Trowbridge. Holt has a church, village shop, post office, two pubs, workspace hub for small businesses, local craft brewery, primary school, bowls club, football club and the National Trust's The Courts Garden.
There are good travel links by road and rail – the city of Bath is a short train ride (or 20 minute drive), while the surrounding countryside, and its towns and villages, are easily accessible walking or cycling via the area's many footpaths and bridleways as well as along the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Bradford on Avon 2 miles, Melksham 5 miles, Bath 9 miles, M4 (J18) 16.5 miles (All distances are approximate).
Built between 1900 and 1910 by Alex Moulton, the main house was originally two cottages - two doors can be seen at its front – while its current 'front' door is at the rear of the property. Completely refurbished in 2020, including the replacement of its characterful arched windows and frames, the house is immaculate inside and decorated in a neutral palette.
On the ground floor, there's a good-sized hall with wooden floorboards that flow into the open plan kitchen/dining room. In this room, there are wooden worktops and cream coloured units, space for white goods and a cooker with hob and extractor fan. Double aspect windows make this a light and bright space. The sitting room is carpeted, has a wood burner with slate hearth and windows with views to the fields.
On the first floor, there are two spacious bedrooms, one with en suite shower room. There's also a smaller third bedroom/study and a family bathroom.
The single storey annexe also has its front door on the same side as the main house, as well its own private outside space, enclosed by a wooden fence. Inside, there's a charming open plan kitchen/sitting room and a double bedroom with en suite shower room.
At the rear of the forecourt, there are two stone outbuildings, both which have power and the potential for upgrading and providing useful accommodation or storage. The larger of the two is framed by fencing either side, beyond which there are two gardens, with trees and shrubs.
There's a large tractor shed (also with electric power) with potential for development, especially as it already has permitted development rights.
Further into the plot, there's a capacious Dutch barn and a paddock, beyond which are the woodlands, accessed at the right edge of the boundary. Swathes of bluebells cover the ground through the woodlands (also known as Little Bradford Woods), the gentle terraces lead down towards the river's edge and open out to views on the other side of the River Avon. There's potential here to build a landing deck and create a riverside platform for fishing and relaxing; it's such a private spot.
It is worth noting that there is a Country Side Stewardship on this land which runs until 31st October 2023 (this provides financial incentives for farmers, foresters and land managers to look after and improve the environment).
In all approximately 6.95 acres. EPC House: F/ EPC Annexe: E
Forewoods Common sits at the tail end of the village of Holt, on the B3107 between the towns of Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham, and just north of Trowbridge. Holt has a church, village shop, post office, two pubs, workspace hub for small businesses, local craft brewery, primary school, bowls club, football club and the National Trust's The Courts Garden.
There are good travel links by road and rail – the city of Bath is a short train ride (or 20 minute drive), while the surrounding countryside, and its towns and villages, are easily accessible walking or cycling via the area's many footpaths and bridleways as well as along the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Bradford on Avon 2 miles, Melksham 5 miles, Bath 9 miles, M4 (J18) 16.5 miles (All distances are approximate).
