A charming home within the former stone stableyard of Heytesbury House.

Description

Heytesbury Park comprises an exclusive community of properties including Heytesbury House which is a stunning Grade II* listed Georgian country house which was remodelled and landscaped in 1784 by renowned architect John Wood the Younger.

1 The Stables lies within the converted former Grade II listed stable block to Heytesbury House to the west of this beautiful building, which in 1933 was bought by the famous First World War poet Siegfried Sassoon, until his death in 1967. It was sold by his family in 1996 for redevelopment into the current arrangement of apartments and houses.

1 The Stables provides a fantastic home of stone construction under a tiled roof, full of character and charm, with a range of period features typical of the original building. It provides a practical home, with flexible accommodation across the ground and first floor. The owners have lived here since 2004 and have maintained the property throughout, including installing a new boiler in 2022.

The main doorway leads into a dining hall from which all rooms lead. The hall has a high ceiling, exposed stone feature walls, tiled chequerboard floor, log burner and door out to the rear garden. A discreet study lies just off, with the kitchen beyond. The kitchen has shaker style base and wall mounted units, with plumbing for a dishwasher, tumble dryer and washing machine. There is a cloakroom with WC whilst beyond the hall on the other side, a fabulous sitting room has excellent proportions, log burner and further door to the front communal garden.

There is a double bedroom on the ground floor with en suite shower room and stairs lead up to the principal bedroom suite with vaulted oak-frame ceiling, separate WC and steps to a mezzanine level adjoining bathroom, with freestanding roll-top bath. Two other bedrooms are accessed via the main stairs off the dining hall and share a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
Enclosed by mature beech hedging, the private gardens are mainly down to lawn and wrap around the house, providing a secure and secluded garden for the house, with a number of ornamental trees dotted across the lawn.

Across from a communal area of lawn, there is a wide area of gravel for resident’s parking, opposite a block of six garages, two of which belong to the property.

Location

Heytesbury Park is situated on the edge of the village of Heytesbury in the heart of the Wylye Valley, broadly equidistant between Bath (22 miles) and Salisbury (18 miles).

Heytesbury offers a good range of amenities which include a church, shop/post office, primary school and two public houses, The Angel and The Red Lion. The nearby village of Codford provides a further range of facilities – a modern doctors surgery, garage and filling station, village hall and sports field.
A short drive to the north lies the town of Warminster (4 miles) which meets most everyday needs and has a Waitrose. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Bath are easily accessible and offer excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

The local area provides many opportunities for walking, riding and cycling, including walks along the River Wylye and access to Salisbury Plain from the end of the lane.

The area is renowned for its excellent schooling including Warminster, Dauntsey’s, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and two popular Grammar schools in Salisbury itself.

There are excellent road links to the A303 which is approximately 6 miles away and joins the M3 to London. Train services are provided at nearby Warminster and Westbury (London Paddington) and also from Salisbury (London Waterloo).

Square Footage: 2,154 sq ft



Directions

Directions : BA12 0HG
From London and the South East, take the A303 heading West. When you reach Deptford, take the A36 West towards Bath. When you reach the Heytesbury junction, turn right and the gates to Heytesbury Park will be on your right hand side. Continue down towards the main house. A spur leads off the drive to the right hand side, signed The Stables.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Additional Info

Outgoings : There is an annual service charge covering maintenance of the drive, parkland and communal sewage treatment plant, of approximately £850.

Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains water and electricity. Communal drainage (not mains). Oil-fired central heating. Broadband internet.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with Savills