4 bedroom house

The Sanctuary is a fabulous period house that has been renovated by the current owners to a very high standard throughout; fusing original period features such as exposed beams with contemporary styling.

On the ground floor there are four reception rooms, a sitting room, snug, dining room and a breakfast room. The stylish kitchen features white cupboards with gold furniture, a Bertazzoni range cooker, and a wine cooler.

On the first floor there are two beautiful vaulted double bedrooms, one is triple aspect and the other is dual aspect. From here there is a third double bedroom, the family bathroom, and a quirky door leading through to a guest bedroom with en suite shower room.

The property is approached through double electric wooden gates onto a private driveway where there is ample parking for a number of vehicles; in addition to space for comprehensive garaging subject to obtaining the necessary planning and listed building consents. There is a secondary exit through manually operated double wooden gates to the right, and a charming pedestrian gate to the
left.

The large lawned gardens have been landscaped, and feature a plethora of mature shrubs and trees. There is a summer house comprising three rooms, looking out on to a pretty wildlife pond.

The paddocks are accessed via a five bar gate, there is a new stable block comprising three stables with water and electricity. NB. There is a footpath that runs to the side and rear of the paddock boundary.

Historical Note - The Sanctuary in part dates back to the 14th century, formerly part of the 'Longs' Rood Ashton Estate' the property was a small holding offered in a estate sale in 1930 when it was renamed 'Vine Cottage'. Since then, the property has undergone extensive renovation to preserve and enhance the fine Grade II* listed detached house that you see today.

In all approximately 5.93 acres. EPC: D.

The picturesque village of Steeple Ashton has award-winning public house and local community owned café/village store, an imposing 15th Century church and central village green. Bath is not far away, with a wealth of fine restaurants, shops and cultural attractions. The beautiful Salisbury Plain is within easy access, as well as Stonehenge which is a 30-minute drive away.

Mainline rail services are available at Westbury and Chippenham to London Paddington at a journey time from 75 minutes. The M4 (Junction 17) provides good road access to Central London and the wider national motorway network.

The area is renowned for the quality of its schooling facilities. Keevil primary school is close by in the adjacent village and there are sought-after schools nearby, including Dauntsey's, Stonar and St. Mary's, Calne. There are a number of excellent boys, girls and mixed private schools in Bath, namely Prior Park, Stonar, Monkton Combe, King Edwards, The Royal High School for Girls and Kingswood.

Trowbridge 5 miles, Devizes 10 miles, Frome 13.5 miles, Bath 15 miles, M4 (J17) 17 miles
(all times and distances are approximate)

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