8 bedroom house

Westlecot Manor is an impressive grade II listed house believed to date from 1589. It was built for the Goddard family and is reputed to be the oldest house in Swindon and was extended in 1926.

It underwent a comprehensive and sympathetic restoration in 2004 and in 2018 the current owners added an exceptional garden room/leisure complex.

The property has well-proportioned and light rooms arranged over three floors. The ceiling heights are good and there are many period features including an impressive open fire, stone mullion windows and flag stone floors.

The delightful south-facing gardens are mainly laid to lawn and enjoy far-reaching views.

The property is approached via a tarmac drive which leads to a parking area and oak framed carport.

Three neighboring properties have a right of access over the first part of the drive.

Westlecot Manor is a substantial family home situated in Old Town, the original market town area, to the south of the center of Swindon.

There are a number of local shops and restaurants within walking distance of the house and a wide range of shopping and recreational facilities in in the town.

Communications are excellent with regular trains from Swindon to London Paddington from 45 minutes. Junctions 15 and 16 of the M4 motorway are close by and provide fast access to London and the West Country.

There are many well regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Pinewood, Dauntseys, Marlborough College, and St Mary's Calne.

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Hungerford