House For Sale £1,250,000
Available to purchase as a whole is the Grade II listed former Bell Inn in Seend Village. A conversion development into three separate period dwellings. This exciting opportunity offers many uses for as holiday homes, rental investments or communal family living. Filled with period features the homes are The Bell, The Brew House and Bell Cottage. Far reaching views, multiple parking and southerly gardens.
The Brew House is complete and offers around 900 sqft of accommodation plus a further 400 sq ft of boarded high vaulted attic. Bell Cottage is complete, offers high vaulted living spaces and is around 1,200 sq ft. Finally The former Bell Inn offers around 2,000 sq ft of accommodation and is ready to be customised. It is thought that Oliver Cromwell had breakfast here before his advance on Devizes.
Access & Areas Close By
Seend Village occupies an advantageous location being placed within easy access of numerous market towns. To the east is Devizes and Marlborough. To the North are Melksham, Lacock, Chippenham and Calne to the north west. North east is Historic Bath and to the east is Trowbridge with train station.
Close by are the famous Caen Hill Locks and some of the most beautiful countryside and villages that Wiltshire has to offer.
Seend Village
Seend has a Village Hall, Village Shop/Cafe, Community Centre, Parish Church, Primary School and recreational fields. On the outskirts are two Public Houses and lovely walks along the Kennett and Avon Canal.
The Village overflows with wonderful history throughout the centuries and is well worth investigating the wealth of it on offer. The village is placed on a hilltop and has far reaching views from many locations including the property for sale. Seend has a strong sense of community.
Seend- A Pocket History
Seend was a well developed settlement from the 12th century as the Norman remains demonstrate in the Church walls. The adjacent parish settlements are also medievil in origin. Once part of the Royal Melksham Forest with parkland for deer hunting. The oldest building is the Church of the Holy Cross dating back to 1450. There are a number of homes dating to the 15th and 16th centuries and with consistent upgrades and developments in the centuries later.
John Wesley opened Seend Methodist Chapel in 1775.
Commentary
'The Bell Inn, 18th century with red brick and a brewhouse at the back c.1855. The Inn was said to have breakfasted Oliver Cromwell as he was advancing his troops from Trowbridge to attack Devizes Castle on 18 September 1645. Mrs Betty Brown ran the pub in 1794-1828 and it is reputed that a London sign board in the 1820s told of 'Betty Brown's best beer sold here'!
One of the earliest known clubs was the Friendly Society, 1797, for men aged between 16 and 35. They would meet at The Bell Inn on Whit Monday for a feast and paid subscriptions for beer to have at meetings every six weeks.
The Brew House
The Brew House is unique detached home holding a very prominent position on this development. Around 900 sq ft (83.6 sqm) of accommodation plus a boarded attic of over 400 sq ft (37 sqm). This home has a magnificent 32ft (9.75m) first floor living space with 180 degree views from seven windows. The space has an open plan quality fitted kitchen, beams, joists and exposed brickwork. There are two double bedrooms complemented by a shower room. The home also enjoys a 32ft (9.75m) boarded attic that also takes in the views towards Salisbury Plain plus there is electric central heating.
Bell Cottage
This cottage offers around 1,250 sq ft (116 sq m) of internal accommodation featuring a two rooms with high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and trusses. The main vaulted living space is 26ft x 15ft (7.95m x 4.57m) and the vaulted dining kitchen is 21ft x 10ft (6.40m x 3.05m). There are two double bedrooms complemented by a four piece bathroom. There is a large utility hall, further lobbies and electric central heating.
The Bell
At around 2,000 sq ft (185 sqm) this property is now in a position for the next owner to taker things further. The ground floor has two large living spaces organised for future a future living room and large dining kitchen. There is also a large utility/boiler room. The first floor offers two further large rooms (either extra receptions or bedrooms) a shower room plus a dining kitchen. The top floor again offers large rooms- two in total. The home has proposals for a number of bathrooms and a cloakroom. Far reaching views and there is oiloil fired central heating.
Exterior Enclosed Parking
To the front of the development home is a large enclosed multiple car parking area accessed via two five bar gates. There are three power points for electric charging.
To the rear of the home are various sections of garden. Adjacent is a long deck area that is ideal for outside dining and offers pleasant views. This steps down to a wide garden that has access to two stores. Another sizeable section of garden stretches along the rear of the home and is in need of landscaping.
Gardens & Patios
The grounds of the development offer numerous patios with southerly aspects and far reaching views. There are hard standing gardens plus areas for cultivation. Each home has gardens designated.
The Brew House is complete and offers around 900 sqft of accommodation plus a further 400 sq ft of boarded high vaulted attic. Bell Cottage is complete, offers high vaulted living spaces and is around 1,200 sq ft. Finally The former Bell Inn offers around 2,000 sq ft of accommodation and is ready to be customised. It is thought that Oliver Cromwell had breakfast here before his advance on Devizes.
Access & Areas Close By
Seend Village occupies an advantageous location being placed within easy access of numerous market towns. To the east is Devizes and Marlborough. To the North are Melksham, Lacock, Chippenham and Calne to the north west. North east is Historic Bath and to the east is Trowbridge with train station.
Close by are the famous Caen Hill Locks and some of the most beautiful countryside and villages that Wiltshire has to offer.
Seend Village
Seend has a Village Hall, Village Shop/Cafe, Community Centre, Parish Church, Primary School and recreational fields. On the outskirts are two Public Houses and lovely walks along the Kennett and Avon Canal.
The Village overflows with wonderful history throughout the centuries and is well worth investigating the wealth of it on offer. The village is placed on a hilltop and has far reaching views from many locations including the property for sale. Seend has a strong sense of community.
Seend- A Pocket History
Seend was a well developed settlement from the 12th century as the Norman remains demonstrate in the Church walls. The adjacent parish settlements are also medievil in origin. Once part of the Royal Melksham Forest with parkland for deer hunting. The oldest building is the Church of the Holy Cross dating back to 1450. There are a number of homes dating to the 15th and 16th centuries and with consistent upgrades and developments in the centuries later.
John Wesley opened Seend Methodist Chapel in 1775.
Commentary
'The Bell Inn, 18th century with red brick and a brewhouse at the back c.1855. The Inn was said to have breakfasted Oliver Cromwell as he was advancing his troops from Trowbridge to attack Devizes Castle on 18 September 1645. Mrs Betty Brown ran the pub in 1794-1828 and it is reputed that a London sign board in the 1820s told of 'Betty Brown's best beer sold here'!
One of the earliest known clubs was the Friendly Society, 1797, for men aged between 16 and 35. They would meet at The Bell Inn on Whit Monday for a feast and paid subscriptions for beer to have at meetings every six weeks.
The Brew House
The Brew House is unique detached home holding a very prominent position on this development. Around 900 sq ft (83.6 sqm) of accommodation plus a boarded attic of over 400 sq ft (37 sqm). This home has a magnificent 32ft (9.75m) first floor living space with 180 degree views from seven windows. The space has an open plan quality fitted kitchen, beams, joists and exposed brickwork. There are two double bedrooms complemented by a shower room. The home also enjoys a 32ft (9.75m) boarded attic that also takes in the views towards Salisbury Plain plus there is electric central heating.
Bell Cottage
This cottage offers around 1,250 sq ft (116 sq m) of internal accommodation featuring a two rooms with high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and trusses. The main vaulted living space is 26ft x 15ft (7.95m x 4.57m) and the vaulted dining kitchen is 21ft x 10ft (6.40m x 3.05m). There are two double bedrooms complemented by a four piece bathroom. There is a large utility hall, further lobbies and electric central heating.
The Bell
At around 2,000 sq ft (185 sqm) this property is now in a position for the next owner to taker things further. The ground floor has two large living spaces organised for future a future living room and large dining kitchen. There is also a large utility/boiler room. The first floor offers two further large rooms (either extra receptions or bedrooms) a shower room plus a dining kitchen. The top floor again offers large rooms- two in total. The home has proposals for a number of bathrooms and a cloakroom. Far reaching views and there is oiloil fired central heating.
Exterior Enclosed Parking
To the front of the development home is a large enclosed multiple car parking area accessed via two five bar gates. There are three power points for electric charging.
To the rear of the home are various sections of garden. Adjacent is a long deck area that is ideal for outside dining and offers pleasant views. This steps down to a wide garden that has access to two stores. Another sizeable section of garden stretches along the rear of the home and is in need of landscaping.
Gardens & Patios
The grounds of the development offer numerous patios with southerly aspects and far reaching views. There are hard standing gardens plus areas for cultivation. Each home has gardens designated.
