5 bedroom detached house for sale

Fine & Country are delighted to present Bachelors Mead, sitting in circa 1.4 acres with stunning rural views in Horton, close to Devizes, this 5 bedroom Grade II listed cottage oozes character and charm.

Sitting proudly on a level plot within the pretty village of Horton, Bachelors Mead is an impressive, Grade II listed, five-bedroom cottage believed to date back to the 14th Century. The timber frame and red brick exteriors are topped with a thatched roof, while the internal spaces are characterised by the original exposed timber crucks, large inglenook fireplace and charming views out onto the expansive surrounding gardens.

Located within an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the edge of the Pewsey Vale, the peaceful, pastoral setting is perfect for those looking for a rural retreat, but still require good connection links.

Nearby Devizes is a charming market town, rich in heritage alongside modern amenities with a superb selection of restaurants, pubs, boutique shops and a weekly farmer’s market. There are excellent schooling options available in the area including Bishops Cannings, St. Francis prep, Dauntsey’s and Marlborough College.

Ground Floor:

Upon entering the cottage, you are warmly welcomed into the dining hall with an exposed brick fireplace and Artisan terracotta and oak inlaid flooring. From the dining room, you can access all primary reception rooms including the drawing room, study and the snug. The study is located at the rear of the property with lovely views over the gardens. The real show-stopper is the drawing room. A stunning, original inglenook fireplace could be the back drop to a cosy reading corner, whilst the room beyond opens up into a double height, hugely impressive entertaining space. The extended drawing room was once used as a school room for local village children in the early 1900’s. The large, lead window allows natural light to pour into the room making it a wonderful reception space to entertain in all year round.

On the opposite side of the cottage, there is a relaxed snug, utility room, guest cloakroom and the large kitchen/breakfast room. The fitted kitchen offers a great deal of storage with walk-in pantry and a range of kitchen units with Windsmere granite tops over. There are options for cooking including the electric AGA and the separate oven and gas hob alongside a range of newly re-fitted, integrated appliances. Completing the ground floor is a useful boot room which was once the original front entrance.

First Floor:

The first floor can be accessed via two separate staircases: one from the dining hall and the other from the kitchen. There are five generous bedrooms with two separate bathrooms. The master bedroom features a fabulous vaulted ceiling, wonderful countryside views from both aspects and a walk in wardrobe. There is secondary glazing throughout the cottage.

Outside:

The plot has been extended within recent years to now offer an impressive plot at circa 1.4 acres. Surrounded by open countryside, the peaceful gardens are separated into formal gardens and further areas of expanding lawns which could easily be used for grazing for a pony with excellent hacking facilities nearby. The formal gardens feature a variety of fruit trees and a large patio area, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
To the side of the cottage, the large, gravelled driveway offers parking and turning for several vehicles. There is also a detached double garage with double doors and a useful room above which could a further reception room, games room, gym or office space.

Location:

Horton is a sought-after village situated in the popular Pewsey Vale which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Wonderful countryside walks, horse riding and bicycle rides are right on the doorstep as is the historic Kennet and Avon Canal. Horton is also in catchment for the excellent Bishops Cannings primary school in the neighbouring village. The historic market town of Devizes is approximately three miles to the west providing a more comprehensive range of shopping, transport and leisure facilities, schools for all ages and a thriving weekly market. The major centres of Swindon, Salisbury, Andover, Chippenham and Marlborough are all within a 30 mile radius. Nearby Pewsey (20 mins) has a mainline train station with links to London.