House For Sale £1,150,000
A handsome Arts and Crafts house, with many original features, 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.
The house is light, airy and spacious; and benefits from many original period features, including stunning stained glass double doors opening into the drawing room, a Victorian cloakroom downstairs, original 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.
The house has been re-wired and replumbed over the years by the vendo including replacing the double glazed windows in character with the style of house.
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.
The property is approached through wooden field gates. There are two driveways to the house, one from Priory Street which is shared, and the second off the Bath Road which is private. There is ample parking for numerous/multiple vehicles. The large mature and level gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of hedges, shrubs and fruit trees.
There is a detached outbuilding, formerly stables and carriage shed which now comprises a double garage, two workshops and a fun garden room. There was planning permission for the “conversion and refurbishment of workshop and garage building in order to create an annexe (accommodation ancillary to the main house)” under 17/10427/ful which could be re-submitted. Plans are available on request.
In all approximately 0.67 of an acre. EPC: D.
The property enjoys a very peaceful and private position within 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, Bath 9 miles, Bradford-on-Avon 9.5 miles (all distances are approximate).
The house is light, airy and spacious; and benefits from many original period features, including stunning stained glass double doors opening into the drawing room, a Victorian cloakroom downstairs, original 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.
The house has been re-wired and replumbed over the years by the vendo including replacing the double glazed windows in character with the style of house.
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.
The property is approached through wooden field gates. There are two driveways to the house, one from Priory Street which is shared, and the second off the Bath Road which is private. There is ample parking for numerous/multiple vehicles. The large mature and level gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of hedges, shrubs and fruit trees.
There is a detached outbuilding, formerly stables and carriage shed which now comprises a double garage, two workshops and a fun garden room. There was planning permission for the “conversion and refurbishment of workshop and garage building in order to create an annexe (accommodation ancillary to the main house)” under 17/10427/ful which could be re-submitted. Plans are available on request.
In all approximately 0.67 of an acre. EPC: D.
The property enjoys a very peaceful and private position within 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, Bath 9 miles, Bradford-on-Avon 9.5 miles (all distances are approximate).
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