Unique Grade II listed barn conversion.

Description

The Granary is situated within the charming hamlet of West Yatton and has a rural feel, yet is close to major transport links. It forms part of an attractive former Cotswold farm set around a central courtyard. The property dates from 1760 and is Grade II listed but has been updated to provide a comfortable and unique space with great charm and access to lovely country walks on the doorstep. The conversion, which is to a very high standard with first class fixtures and fittings throughout, has been maintained to exacting standards. There are views over the surrounding countryside and the property itself sits in approximately 8 acres. Rarely does a property of this quality and character come onto the market.

The Granary comprises a substantial four bedroom dwelling and a separate two bedroom cottage extending to over 8,100sq ft. The accommodation is versatile and affords great flexibility. The main house is accessed through a small entrance hall directly into the large, beamed reception room with stunning floor to ceiling windows which frame the superb inner courtyard. There is a wood burner, natural stone floor and stairs leading up to the first floor landing. This gives access to the principal bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom and to the second bedroom suite.

Double doors at one end of the main reception room lead to an inner corridor giving access to a huge entertainments barn with a full sized snooker table and cinema screen. This multifunctional space has under floor heating and a large area of polished concrete flooring in addition to the traditional timber threshing floor.

From the other end of the main reception room, double doors lead to the kitchen equipped with a 5 door Aga and a range of other appliances and cupboards including a walk in pantry. There is a sunny breakfast terrace outside the kitchen with wonderful views across the valley. The dining room is accessed from the kitchen or directly from the main reception room and has a vaulted ceiling, large fireplace with wood burning stove and doors to the south-facing courtyard. The dining room has staircases at both ends leading to bedrooms two and three upstairs. There is a one bedroomed guest apartment accessed from the dining room which can be incorporated into the main accommodation or self-contained with it’s own door to the courtyard. This space works equally well as an office and the property has fast fibre to the home throughout.

The self-contained cottage is approached through it’s own door in the courtyard and has a living room/kitchen and en suite bedroom downstairs and a further bedroom and bathroom upstairs, making it ideal for staff or visiting guests.

Beyond the cottage are a further utility room, a cloakroom and the plant room housing the ground heat source pumps and an oil boiler. There is a large open sided barn with built in stone seating giving another wonderful space for entertaining.

The Granary is approached down a private tarmac road and through electric gates. Externally there are several areas of garden including the courtyard, an orchard, vegetable garden (with greenhouse) and a wildflower meadow. There is extensive driveway parking in addition to a four bay garage accessed through the rear driveway.

Please note intermittent noise may be heard from Castle Combe racetrack.

Available 1st April 2023

Location

West Yatton is north west of the market town of Chippenham and north of the World Heritage City of Bath in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Corsham and Chippenham provide good local services and Cirencester has a range of boutiques, restaurants, gastro pubs plus the Barn Theatre. Bath also has the Theatre Royal and many other cultural amenities.

There are good communications with Junction 17 of the M4 being less than 6 miles away providing links to London, Bristol and the South West. Chippenham has a mainline station with a journey time to London Paddington of approximately 65 minutes. Bristol airport is 27 miles and London Heathrow is 88 miles away.

There are a number of good local pubs and restaurants. In particular, Lucknam Park Hotel and Whatley Manor both have Michelin-starred restaurants and exclusive spa facilities offering memberships. The area boasts an excellent choice of private schools including Westonbirt, Stonar, Dauntsey’s, Marlborough College and St Mary’s Calne. Schools in Bath include Kingswood, Royal High, King Edwards, Monkton Combe and Prior Park College.

There are many local sporting opportunities, a number of golf courses and motor racing at the circuit in picturesque Castle Combe. The area has long been associated with equestrian pursuits including polo at Cirencester and Westonbirt, racing at Bath, Newbury and Cheltenham and the Badminton Horse Trials.

Square Footage: 8,191 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit: £3,000.00 (1 weeks rent)
Deposit Payable: £18,000.00 (6 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance