9 bedroom detached house

Kingfisher House house offers plenty of flexible accommodation with well-proportioned and spacious rooms, all finished to a high standard.

A front porch opens up to an impressive entrance hall with high ceilings, an elegant bespoke curved wooden staircase in solid oak and a beautiful Carrara marble floor with the accommodation flowing seamlessly from here.

The very well-appointed and stylish kitchen/breakfast room is the real hub of the house, with plenty of space for dining, a soft seating area and sliding doors leading to a south-facing patio, ideal for entertaining.

The bespoke kitchen benefits from a two-oven Aga, granite work surfaces, integrated appliances and a cook's island decorated in beautiful neutral heritage shades.

The sitting room features a double aspect wood burning stove. In addition, there are two further reception rooms, a guest cloakroom, a bespoke wine cellar from Spiral Cellars set into the entrance hall floor, and an excellent utility room and pantry connected to the kitchen.

The first floor has a splendid principal bedroom suite with a dressing room and walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom and balcony offering superb rural views.

There are four double bedrooms on this floor, two with en suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. The second floor is reached via two separate staircases off the stunning galleried landing, leading to four further bedrooms.

The house is approached through wooden gates to a gravel drive offering parking, a detached larch-clad triple carport with an ample and useable roof space that could be converted (subject to the necessary planning permission) into an office or annexe.

The house enjoys 1.022 acres, including a garden mainly laid to lawn, a south-facing patio adjoining at the rear, stabling and outstanding country views. An adjoining paddock may be available by separate negotiation.

The historic market town of Marlborough is conveniently situated 0.5 miles from Kingfisher House. Marlborough High Street provides an extensive range of shopping facilities, a twice-weekly market, a library, various restaurants and pubs, including Rick Stein's Restaurant and enjoys a good range of clubs and leisure facilities.

The town has excellent schools, including Marlborough College, St John's Academy, Dauntsey's and St. Francis. Marlborough is well located for access to the M4 (J15 about 10 miles), and the commercial centre of Swindon is about 12 miles, from which there is a regular rail service to London Paddington and the South West.

There are additional stations in Pewsey and Great Bedwyn (about 7 miles).

The countryside surrounding Marlborough is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers good walking and cycling opportunities, including the nearby famous 'West Woods' at Lockeridge, known for their bluebells and Savernake Forest.

Services: Mains water, electricity, private drainage. Gas heating. The house has solar panels on the stable block, which are three-phase mains connected with a rebate for a feed-in tariff. There is under-floor heating throughout the first and second floors with individual room thermostats.

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