5 bedroom house

This RIBA award-winning renovation and extension of a Victorian house sits on the edge of the picturesque market town of Bradford-on-Avon. The remodelling was commissioned in 2006, which saw the addition of a striking, glazed extension to the front elevation, transforming the quality of light and the spatial experience across the entire ground floor; there is a beautiful wisteria that drapes over it. Positioned in an elevated location, the views across the valley are quite exceptional and as far reaching as Salisbury Plain. The accommodation is arranged over three levels with additional converted cellar space, which is currently used an office.

The entrance hall, with high ceilings and original tiled floor leads into the most impressive room in the house; an incredibly light, split-level living space, incorporating an open-plan kitchen, dining room and living area. A wall of full-length corner glazing frames the spectacular views. The modern kitchen is exceptionally bright with overhead skylights and a large picture window enjoying a pleasant aspect into one of two internal courtyards.

A sitting room is across the hall and is a warm and welcoming room with a logburner and original bay windows with views onto the gardens. Along the hallway is a good sized utility room and then a generous open space (sun room) that offers access through a second set of timber-framed glazed doors to a sunny courtyard. The garage can be accessed from here and the snug/living room sits adjacent. A boot room leads through to a west facing courtyard that benefits from evening sun; a quiet and secluded external space enclosed by dry-stone walls and tall trees providing privacy. There is also a cloakroom on this floor.

The principal bedroom is positioned at the top of the stairs; another beautifully light room with views and a cleverly-designed mezzanine en suite. A second double bedroom is positioned opposite and also on this level is a family bathroom and another double bedroom with en suite shower room.

The second floor is given over to two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. Approached via an open and glazed walkway this imaginative use of space has been featured on Grand Designs.

Set back from the road, the house is elevated and sits at the tip of the private driveway, approached via series of tiered terraces and gardens, divided by slim dry-stone walls. These are thoughtfully landscaped and enhanced with lighting and a pond. An upper terrace accessed through sliding doors, the full width of the contemporary extension, is the perfect place to entertain whilst enjoying the views.

To either side of the house are two enclosed courtyards positioned to offer excellent sunlight throughout the morning, afternoon and early evening. To the front of the property is a large enclosed garden, predominantly laid to lawn and wildflower meadow, bordered by mature shrubs and trees.

There is also a gravelled area providing parking for at least three cars with two electric car charging points.

In all approximately 0.32 of an acre. EPC: E.

The elevated position of the property provides a wonderful juxtaposition of enjoying unbroken breath-taking views over Bradford-on-Avon and the countryside beyond, whilst being just moments from the centre of this highly desirable market town.

One of the most compelling features about Bradford-on-Avon is its unique position on the edge of the Cotswolds facing the River Avon. This picturesque Saxon town was a winner in the Sunday Times “Best Places to Live in Britain” competition in early 2021, boasting a wide range of day-to-day amenities. The town has many fine examples of architecture from the Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Industrial Revolution periods, with charming cobbled streets. The City of Bath is not far away and is a cultural hub in the region, with its world-famous Roman Baths and the Theatre Royal (amongst many others) and provides first class shopping, educational and leisure facilities.

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