Charming ring fenced livestock farm in all about 120 acres

Great Thornham Farm totals approximately 120 acres in a ring fence with beautiful views across the open Wiltshire countryside. A long private drive leads to the farmhouse and buildings which lie almost centrally within the land. The land is all down to grass and is currently grazed by sheep, cattle and horses.

FARMHOUSE
Great Thornham Farmhouse is a charming traditional stone five bedroom family home over three floors, approached via a long private drive and sat centrally within the farmland. Full of character and original features the south facing period property benefits from stunning far-reaching views across the land and Wiltshire countryside beyond. The accommodation comprises:

Front porch leading into the entrance hall.
Kitchen, the original farmhouse kitchen with fitted cupboards and sink. At the entrance is a Well which is covered by glass making an attractive feature.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room, a recent extension to the house and is beautifully light room with a vaulted ceiling. Built-in Larder and Utility Room.

Sitting Room with wood burner and Study with a large brick fireplace.

Downstairs WC and wash basin

Dining Room currently used as a music room.

On the first floor is the Master Bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom.

Stairs lead up to the second floor with two more Bedrooms.

The garden wraps round the house and is laid to lawn with mature apple and plum trees. A brick outhouse can be found close to the house.

Adjacent to the house in a row of useful single storey storerooms.

ANNEXE
Adjacent to the farmhouse is a spacious three bedroom single storey annexe. Converted from former tea rooms to an annexe in February 2016, the annexe could potentially be used for a wide range of purposes.

GREAT THORNHAM LODGE
Great Thornham Lodge is a spacious three bedroom red brick bungalow situated adjacent to the private drive leading to the farmhouse. The bungalow has its own parking area and garden with views across the farm land.

BUILDINGS
Close to the house is the former farm shop and butchery of stone, concrete block and timber construction under a tile and fibre cement roof.

Timber stable yard with three loose boxes and fenced concrete yard.

The farm buildings lie to the west of the farmhouse and comprises an extensive range of useful and versatile modern buildings. The layout of buildings and yards enable the farm to be worked singlehandedly and comprise:
o 4 bay open fronted cattle barn.
o Internal stable yard with five loose boxes and adjoining workshop.
o Venison building now used as a store.
o 2 bay open fronted barn used to store caravans.
o 3 bay Dutch Barn with lean to at rear used to store straw and machinery.
o Three large livestock pens with concrete yard.
o 3 bay livestock building adjoining the internal stable yard, with cattle handing system and concrete yard.
o 3 bay livestock building with concrete yard.

LAND
The land lies in a ring fence around the farmstead is all down to grass. Lying within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone the majority of the land is classified as Grade 3, with the soil being Wickham 2 series drift over Jurassic and Cretaceous clay. The land is divided into manageable sized enclosures with stock proof fencing and is currently grazed by sheep, cattle, horses and donkeys. The Semington Brook runs along the southern and western boundary of the farm, with a pond to the north of the house supporting a wealth of wildlife.

Great Thornham Farm lies in an enviable and highly desirable location with good transport links and access to local services. Situated on the end of the village of Seend the farm benefits from far- reaching views across open countryside.

The market town of Devizes is situated approximately 5.5 miles to the east, providing good local shops and services. The towns of Trowbridge, Melksham, Chippenham and Bradford on Avon are all also within easy reach. The City of Bath lies within easy reach, 15 miles to the west. Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage and provides an extensive range of business, entertainment and cultural facilities along with two universities.

The M4 to the north offers links to London and the West Country. Chippenham railway station has a fast regular train service to London. The area is well known not only for its stunning countryside with excellent walking and riding but also for the number of excellent schools in the area including Stonar School at Atworth and Dauntsey’s School at West Lavington.

Mains water and electricity, private drainage. oil fired central heating in the farmhouse, gas heating in the Lodge, electric heating in the annexe.

From the A303 head north on the A360 towards Devizes. Continue through West Lavington, through a set of traffic lights and under a railway bridge. Take the next left turn sign posted to Worton and Seend.

Follow this road into the village of Seend and turn left at the crossroads on to the A361. After 0.8 miles the entrance to the farm can be found on your left hand side.

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