Floorplan
Map7 bedroom detached house
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Study
Detached house
7 beds
4 baths
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band E
Broadband: Basic 23Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Two quality thatched cottages
- Gardens approaching 0.5 of an acre
- High desirable edge of village setting
- Period features
- Far reaching open country views
- Double garage and private studio space
A fine pair of Grade II listed detached period cottages in an idyllic and desirable country setting.
Description
This pair of detached Grade II listed cottages come complete with garage, separate studio and gardens approaching 0.5 of an acre, in an idyllic country setting. Formerly Longleat estate cottages, the site now offers one 3-4 bedroom detached cottage and one 3 bedroom detached cottage, ideal for income generation. Both built in attractive rubblestone with well insulated thatched roofs, these picturesque cottages are located at the end of a quiet single track country lane, ending in a short footpath to the beautiful estate park and popular viewpoint Heaven's Gate.
The principal property Belline Cottage offers a wealth of period charm including inglenook fireplaces, bread oven, exposed beams and original brick floor. Entrance via the back door is through a practical porch with hanging space, opening into a kitchen/diner with feature Aga, pantry, and bedroom 4. The porch leads into the sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood stove, study/reception room and utility room with toilet. Stairs lead from the sitting room to the first floor where there are 3 bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms, one with a bath, one with a large modern shower.
Garden Cottage opens onto an entrance hall with cloak/shower room leading off. On the ground floor are an open lounge/diner, kitchen with pantry and a bedroom/reception room. Stairs lead from the hall to two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.
Outside
The lane ends in parking/turning areas, with a lockable garage and adjoining studio with attic, and French windows with superb views. The gardens wrap around both homes and are arranged as typical cottage gardens with well planted flower borders, lush lawns and various seating areas. They slope gently up and away from the cottages, so there are fine views over the surrounding countryside and the Longleat Estate. There is a pergola area with fireplace, ideal for entertaining/al fresco dining. Small gates lead back onto the lane. The houses and gardens are secluded and not overlooked, with fields opposite and behind.
Agent's Note
Belline Cottage has an extra section of garden that is rented off the Longleat Estate for a peppercorn rent which has always been transferred to new owners if so desired. This is currently used as a kitchen garden with shed and greenhouse, productive raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and a small wild flower meadow.
Location
These quintessential country cottages are situated in a picturesque elevated setting on the edge of Horningsham village, surrounded by beautiful gardens and far reaching country views.
Horningsham is a charming village set in rolling countryside forming part of the famous Longleat Estate. The majority of properties in this extremely sought after location remains under estate ownership. Consequently, the opportunity to buy freehold property in the village is extremely limited.
In addition to being surrounded by open countryside with an excellent variety of rural walks, the facilities in the village include a church, primary school and excellent pub "The Bath Arms". The local towns are Warminster and the very popular Frome, offering a wide range of shops, theatre, cinema, sports centres and festivals. Warminster station is on a direct line to London Waterloo, and Westbury station (9 miles) has a direct rail service to London Paddington. The village is easily accessed from the A303 (11 miles), The beautiful 18th C gardens at Stourhead are 7 miles away. Georgian Bath is within easy reach via the A36 (19 miles) and offers excellent restaurants, retail and leisure experiences as well as being the home of the Roman Baths and the Thermae Spa.
Square Footage: 3,459 sq ft
Description
This pair of detached Grade II listed cottages come complete with garage, separate studio and gardens approaching 0.5 of an acre, in an idyllic country setting. Formerly Longleat estate cottages, the site now offers one 3-4 bedroom detached cottage and one 3 bedroom detached cottage, ideal for income generation. Both built in attractive rubblestone with well insulated thatched roofs, these picturesque cottages are located at the end of a quiet single track country lane, ending in a short footpath to the beautiful estate park and popular viewpoint Heaven's Gate.
The principal property Belline Cottage offers a wealth of period charm including inglenook fireplaces, bread oven, exposed beams and original brick floor. Entrance via the back door is through a practical porch with hanging space, opening into a kitchen/diner with feature Aga, pantry, and bedroom 4. The porch leads into the sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood stove, study/reception room and utility room with toilet. Stairs lead from the sitting room to the first floor where there are 3 bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms, one with a bath, one with a large modern shower.
Garden Cottage opens onto an entrance hall with cloak/shower room leading off. On the ground floor are an open lounge/diner, kitchen with pantry and a bedroom/reception room. Stairs lead from the hall to two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.
Outside
The lane ends in parking/turning areas, with a lockable garage and adjoining studio with attic, and French windows with superb views. The gardens wrap around both homes and are arranged as typical cottage gardens with well planted flower borders, lush lawns and various seating areas. They slope gently up and away from the cottages, so there are fine views over the surrounding countryside and the Longleat Estate. There is a pergola area with fireplace, ideal for entertaining/al fresco dining. Small gates lead back onto the lane. The houses and gardens are secluded and not overlooked, with fields opposite and behind.
Agent's Note
Belline Cottage has an extra section of garden that is rented off the Longleat Estate for a peppercorn rent which has always been transferred to new owners if so desired. This is currently used as a kitchen garden with shed and greenhouse, productive raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and a small wild flower meadow.
Location
These quintessential country cottages are situated in a picturesque elevated setting on the edge of Horningsham village, surrounded by beautiful gardens and far reaching country views.
Horningsham is a charming village set in rolling countryside forming part of the famous Longleat Estate. The majority of properties in this extremely sought after location remains under estate ownership. Consequently, the opportunity to buy freehold property in the village is extremely limited.
In addition to being surrounded by open countryside with an excellent variety of rural walks, the facilities in the village include a church, primary school and excellent pub "The Bath Arms". The local towns are Warminster and the very popular Frome, offering a wide range of shops, theatre, cinema, sports centres and festivals. Warminster station is on a direct line to London Waterloo, and Westbury station (9 miles) has a direct rail service to London Paddington. The village is easily accessed from the A303 (11 miles), The beautiful 18th C gardens at Stourhead are 7 miles away. Georgian Bath is within easy reach via the A36 (19 miles) and offers excellent restaurants, retail and leisure experiences as well as being the home of the Roman Baths and the Thermae Spa.
Square Footage: 3,459 sq ft
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