5 bedroom house

Description

Located close to the Bath stone town of Calne and only 20 mins west of Marlborough, Foxleaze Barn is a glorious five-bedroom barn conversion set in extensive and attractive lawned gardens of circa 1 acre all set within spectacular local Wiltshire countryside.   Approached from the road via electric gates, the property is incredibly private and set up a short gravel drive with plenty of parking and a turning circle which leads around to four closed and open bay garaging perfect for a car enthusiast or those in need of a bit of extra storage. The vernacular of the building is of a pleasing blend of limestone, render with timber cladding to the rear and all with a pan tile roof over, inside doesn't disappoint with a highly stylish and well-appointed interior including a multitude of period features, timber beams and flooring and exposed limestone stone walls. As one might expect with a barn conversion of over 4300 sqft, the living space is in abundance and highly flexible offering the option of both ground and first floor bedrooms. What one would not expect is just how light the house is. The front door opens into the entrance hall and on to a formal sitting room with spectacular galleried landing above, there is a wood burning stove with attractive brick hearth and views through floor to ceiling windows over the croquet lawn to a large swimming pool.

There are two bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom on the ground floor and two further bedrooms with two bathrooms on the second floor in this wing accessed via dual staircases. The main parts of the house are centred around a large and sociable kitchen with garden views and high vaulted ceilings denoted by timber beams. The country kitchen features plenty of storage under timber work surfaces and a central island incorporating an oil fired aga (with electric pod) at its heart, there is plenty of room for comfortable kitchen dining and sitting soft.
The west wing comprises of a dining room and further bedroom with a bathroom. A wonderful conservatory has views and leads out to the main garden and swimming pool. A spiral staircase leads up to an open mezzanine area with flexible use as a further bedroom or games/ cinema room. A Utility and home office complete the ground floor.

Outside

The front approach to the house is most notable and features wonderful weeping willow trees surrounding a natural pond and manicured box hedge edging the centre of the turning circle. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn and wrap around the side of the house, to the rear of the property there is a second entrance with further vehicular access. As well as having well stocked beds, the rear of the house is home to a well establish wisteria. A fine Croquet lawn leads from the house to the swimming pool, which is larger than average and heated via an oil-fired boiler. Paved terraces are located by the house and the pool and provide for plenty of space for barbecues and outside entertaining.

Agents Note:
Council tax band: F


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