5 bedroom semi-detached house

A charming and highly individual 5-bedroom attached barn conversion (over 4000sqft), nestled in an idyllically rural setting near the highly regarded Wiltshire village of Steeple Ashton. Set down a country lane amidst incredible countryside vistas, Ashton Mill Barn offers prospective buyers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city/town living, and with over 2.4 acres of paddocks, stabling, an orchard and wildlife galore- an opportunity to really embrace the 'Good Life' and rural living.

The interior of Ashton Mill Barn is both spacious and versatile, with a notable feature being the 25ft vaulted sitting/games room with exposed brick chimney log burner and wrought iron stairs up to a mezzanine gym. There is a country cottage style handmade kitchen with a 'Stanley cooker,' that opens into a characterful dining room with exposed ceiling beams and a pot bellied stove. There are 5 reception rooms- including a study and a family room, plus a conservatory, a utility and cloakroom. Upstairs there are 5 double bedrooms complemented by 2 refitted en suite shower rooms and a contemporary family bathroom with travertine tiling. Most of the bedrooms take in the exceptional views all around the home. A substantial garage for 4 cars has stairs up to a 31ft room that could be a further bedroom/reception room with a kitchenette and shower room. This whole area could be converted to an annexe and also has a large balcony and external stairs. Outside, there is parking for multiple vehicles plus a carport. There is a kitchen garden, an orchard, an arbour with climbing roses and a charming brook that runs around the grounds, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere and opportunities to catch small trout and crayfish. There is a small yard with 2 stables + a tack room (light & water) and enclosed paddock. Across the bridge there are further grounds, a tree house, willow trees and fine views up to the Westbury Downs.

Situation - This charming barn conversion is located in a wonderfully rural setting on the edge of the picturesque village of Steeple Ashton, with incredible uninterrupted views all around. The village has a thriving community providing playing fields, a public house/shop/post office. The village has been voted the best kept village in Wiltshire on numerous occasions. The delightful villages of Edington and Keevil are also close by. The historic market towns of Devizes, Trowbridge, Melksham and Chippenham and the cities of Bath and Salisbury are all within a 30 mile radius. Dauntsey’s School, Marlborough College and St Mary's Calne are easily accessible. Communications in the area are excellent with train services to London Paddington from Chippenham, Pewsey and Westbury; fast road access to London and the West Country, Heathrow and Gatwick via the M4 to the north and the A303 to the south.

Property Information - Council Tax: Band E
Services: Combination of oil fired boiler (main house) + air source heat pump (annexe section) + wood burners.
Solar panels (owned) bring in circa £2,500 p.a.
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via a septic tank.