Old Manor Farmhouse is a quintessentially English fourteenth century Grade II listed property with stunning period features, a wonderful sense of history and oodles of charm. Set in well-established wrap-around gardens laid out with lawns, flowerbeds, mature trees and a sunny decked area it is positioned down a quiet country lane just off the A420, the Bristol to Chippenham road. Conveniently located fifteen-minutes from the centre of historic Bath and thirty-minutes from Bristol’s vibrant centre, it takes less that quarter of an hour to reach junction eighteen of the M4.
‘I love the sense of history; every wall has an old feature and a story to tell. The combination of the soft Cotswold stone, wonderful architecture, good sized rooms and abundant natural light make it very lovely. It was originally a medieval hall, however there may well have been a dwelling here before this,’ says the owner. Peacefully located with little traffic using the lane the property enjoys delightful views overlooking fields to the front. ‘I love that I can walk my dog into fields straight from the gate and go for miles.’ As idyllic as it is beautiful viewing this property is most certainly advisable.

‘I verified the roof age with dendrochronology experts and the earliest timber was dated to spring 1327. The roof has in addition a selection of rare carpenter’s marks which are both Arabic and Roman which have only been found in a handful of high-ranking buildings such as Wells Cathedral.’

‘I have made improvements without compromising the fabric or nature of the house, from stripping back layers and concrete to reveal original Victorian tiles to installing CAT 5 cabling to ensure there is excellent internet.’

‘The sitting room is perfect in the winter with its roaring log fire however the thick walls ensure it remains cool in the summertime. The master bedroom at the rear of the house has an unusual plaster work feature dated to about 1600 above the fireplace. Overall, the house has a wonderful atmosphere.’

‘Both house and garden are excellent for entertaining, from cosy winter suppers and children’s sleepovers in the large family room to summer garden parties.’

‘There is parking for four cars on the drive plus a garage and a large cowshed which could be turned into a workshop, studio or separate dwelling subject to planning permission.’

‘Wick is lovely village with a small selection of amenities including a convenience store, café, fish and chip shop and a hairdresser. It also has a village hall and an excellent pub.’

There is good access to private and state schools in Bath including Kingswood and The Royal High. Junction 18 of the M4 is approximately 6.5 miles away.

Additional information:
Tenure: Freehold
Utilities: Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil, bottled gas.
Local Authority: South Gloucestershire
Council Tax band: G