Fordswood

– Bath 5 miles
– Corsham 5 miles
– Chippenham 9 miles (London Paddington from 75 minutes)

The occupation of the dwelling hereby shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in agriculture, or a person solely or mainly employed in the horse business, or in either case a widow or widower of such a person or any resident dependant.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Reception hall • Principal bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room • Two further double bedrooms • Family bathroom • External utility area/with shower room
First Floor: Open plan living area • Kitchen/dining room • Study (bedroom four) • Utility room/W.C.
Balcony • Terrace • Garden • Stabling • Agricultural storage buildings • Gardens and grounds of approximately 10.78 acres

DESCRIPTION
Fordswood is a private and idyllic modern house with a range of equestrian and agricultural outbuildings overlooking its gardens and paddocks of approx. 10.78 acres. It has stunning views across the Bybrook valley across to Colerne in a westerly aspect. The property is subject to an equestrian or agricultural tie, which means a buyers needs to use the property for either equestrian or agricultural usage.
A five bar wooden gate leads off Lower Kingsdown lane to a gravel drive that sweeps down to the house between its paddocks to a large parking area. Surrounding the parking area and beyond the house are numerous stables and storage buildings for versatile usage.
The main house was recently built with wood cladding to give a modern feel in a rural position. The bedrooms are on the ground floor whilst the open plan living space is on the first floor to take advantage of the far reaching views, as it opens on to a large balcony, creating an excellent entertaining space and overlooking its extensive grounds in a westerly direction to take advantage of the afternoon sun. The balcony leads around to a terrace at the back of the house, next to its paddocks. The paddocks are enclosed by post and rail fencing and are all supplied by mains water and have their own troughs.

SITUATION
Kingsdown is a rural hamlet positioned in The Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Green Belt, located between the village of Bathford and the market town of Corsham. The world heritage city of Bath is only a 15 minute drive away, and Chippenham is only 9 miles with its mainline rail link to London Paddington from 75 minutes. Kingsdown has The Swan Inn and a well-regarded golf course and driving range. There are also a wonderful selection of village pubs in neighbouring Box, Monkton Farleigh, South Wraxall and Bathford for those who enjoy country walks ending at a pub. Corsham has all one’s day to day amenities, whilst Bath is famous for its architecture, historic origins and stunning setting in the south of the Cotswolds. Schooling in the area is excellent with a primary school in Bathford (‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating) and also Box (‘Good’ Ofsted rating), with a further selection of public and private schools in Bath and Chippenham.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Directions: From Bath proceed East on the A4 London Road and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A4 towards Bathford and Chippenham. At the next roundabout, at the end of the dual carrieway take the third exit and drive under the bridge and take the left fork up through Bathford. Once out of Bathford continue up the hill and just after passing Kingsdown Golf Club take the left turning. Pass over the golf course and take the left fork in the road and continue to Lower Kingsdown Road and the property is the first driveway on the right.

Marketed by: Carter Jonas, Bath