House For Sale £1,300,000
Hollyoak is an exceptional edge-of-village home quietly positioned in one of the area's most picturesque and desirable villages. Having been owned by the same family for nearly 40 years and the subject to modifications over the decades, the oldest parts of the property date back to the late 18th century. Situated in an elevated position, the gently sloping and private grounds have far-reaching views over beautiful countryside and to the Cherhill Downs beyond.
The main house, which was built in the late 1950s, offers generous proportions with high ceilings and large windows. The annexe, was once the coach house to The Rectory, whilst an integral part of the house, could lend itself to be a self-contained annexe, studio, home office or similar.
The property is situated in the heart of the sought-after village of Bremhill, which is midway between Chippenham and Calne. The hilltop village has a 15th-century church and is within about a ten-minute walk of the popular Dumb Post Inn public house.
The Property
The hall leads to all main reception rooms and the spacious kitchen/ breakfast room with vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is fitted with up-to-date appliances from Die Dietrich and Miele and a large central island with granite worktops; an ideal space for the whole family to gather and entertain. The main reception room has a log burner, original parquet flooring and large windows to enjoy views over the landscaped gardens. There is a separate study and cloakroom too. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a large en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and the WC.
The Coach House
Attached to the main house is a versatile 2-bedroom annexe, arranged over 2 floors. Briefly comprising a sitting room with exposed beams, a log burner and original flagstone flooring. Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms, a recently fitted bathroom and a separate shower room.
A separate entrance allows The Coach House to be used
independently or accessed through the main house.
Garden and Grounds
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend to over 0.80 acres. A paved south-facing terrace overlooks the beautifully laid out lawns, borders and beds. There are established fruit trees, a greenhouse, garden store too.
To the front of the property, there is a large, gated driveway which has access to the integrated garage with double doors.
Services:
Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating. Fibre broadband is available.
The main house, which was built in the late 1950s, offers generous proportions with high ceilings and large windows. The annexe, was once the coach house to The Rectory, whilst an integral part of the house, could lend itself to be a self-contained annexe, studio, home office or similar.
The property is situated in the heart of the sought-after village of Bremhill, which is midway between Chippenham and Calne. The hilltop village has a 15th-century church and is within about a ten-minute walk of the popular Dumb Post Inn public house.
The Property
The hall leads to all main reception rooms and the spacious kitchen/ breakfast room with vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is fitted with up-to-date appliances from Die Dietrich and Miele and a large central island with granite worktops; an ideal space for the whole family to gather and entertain. The main reception room has a log burner, original parquet flooring and large windows to enjoy views over the landscaped gardens. There is a separate study and cloakroom too. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a large en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and the WC.
The Coach House
Attached to the main house is a versatile 2-bedroom annexe, arranged over 2 floors. Briefly comprising a sitting room with exposed beams, a log burner and original flagstone flooring. Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms, a recently fitted bathroom and a separate shower room.
A separate entrance allows The Coach House to be used
independently or accessed through the main house.
Garden and Grounds
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend to over 0.80 acres. A paved south-facing terrace overlooks the beautifully laid out lawns, borders and beds. There are established fruit trees, a greenhouse, garden store too.
To the front of the property, there is a large, gated driveway which has access to the integrated garage with double doors.
Services:
Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating. Fibre broadband is available.
The village of Bremhill has pretty cottages and houses, many of which were part of the nearby Bowood Estate. The village has a church and public house on the outskirts, together with a socially active village hall and community.
Nearby Chippenham provides facilities for all day to day requirements, plus mainline rail services to London and the west. Nearby Marlborough provides a selection of great restaurants and shops. The area has good access to the M4 (Junction 17). First class education is offered in the locality, including; St Margarets/ St Marys Calne, Pinewood, St Hughes, Marlborough College, Dauntseys and a range of outstanding schools and colleges. Sporting opportunities are diverse, with golf and spa at Bowood House, motor sport at Castle Combe, rugby in Bath as well as exceptional walking and riding and hunting with the Duke of Beaufort's hounds.
Distances
Chippenham Station 3.5 miles (London Paddington from
62 minutes) | M4 (J17) 8miles | Marlborough 16 miles Bath 16 miles (All distances and times approximate)
