SITUATION
The Old Rectory is situated on the edge of Hilcott, a small hamlet situated approximately 4 miles to the west of Pewsey. It is one of three closely linked hamlets, which between them benefit from a Post Office, two Nurseries/Garden Centres, Public House/Restaurant, Primary School and Church. The larger village of Pewsey provides more extensive local facilities including a mainline rail service to Newbury, Reading and London Paddington (just over 1 hours away). The historic market towns of Marlborough and Devizes are approx. 8 miles away and the Cathedral City of Salisbury is approx. 18 miles to the south. Swindon is approx. 22 miles to the north, with junction 15 giving access to the M4. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs close to the village and there is excellent walking and riding country with The Downs nearby.

DESCRIPTION
The Old Rectory is an appealing Grade II listed village Farmhouse, built of mature red brick under a mainly thatch and part tile roof, thought to date from the C18th. At 5120 square feet, the house has well-proportioned and extensive accommodation and has been beautifully renovated to create an elegant family house.

Of particular note is the modern and spacious kitchen/breakfast room with lovely stone flooring which benefits from an Aga, a traditional walk in larder and doors leading to the garden. There is flexible accommodation throughout and no shortage of reception space with an additional room, currently a study, approached from steps in the adjoining corridor.

To the front of the house are the sitting room, dining room and drawing room all of which enjoy a wealth of period features. These include moulded plaster simple cornice to the hall and drawing room, two-story canted bay window at the gable end and high ceilings through the majority of the house.

On the first floor is the principal bedroom with dressing room and substantial ensuite bathroom. There are an additional three double bedrooms, two further bathrooms and a smaller bedroom which is currently being used as a dressing room. A special feature is the large second floor which offers a wonderful additional space and would work perfectly as a playroom / office but could be converted into more bedrooms if required.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached by a gravel driveway and there is parking for numerous cars at the rear of the property. There is a wide range of outbuildings, including a large 4-bay car-port with room above, which has planning permission to turn into a one bedroom annexe. There are also stables comprising three loose boxes and a tack room and barn across the across the road from the house which provides very handy additional vehicular/machine storage.

Surrounding the house is a sizeable and beautifully maintained garden, which is flanked partly by the beautiful listed cobb walls and has a wonderful selection of box hedging, shrubs and herbaceous borders. The swimming pool is located just behind the walled garden and offers a wonderful place to enjoy in the sunnier months. Beyond the garden and stables is the large fenced paddock with mature trees and running down to the stream. The property resides on 6.2 acres of land.