5 bedroom detached house for sale

Fine & Country are delighted to present Underhill House, centrally situated in this ever-popular village, with an OFSTED outstanding-rated primary school and village pub. With versatile, characterful accommodation and within walking distance of Marlborough's high street.

Occupying an elevated position in one of the area’s most desirable villages, Underhill House offers hugely versatile accommodation within walking distance of Marlborough’s bustling and historic High Street. This property offers real character, and the variety of rooms available gives flexibility for many different uses.

Manton itself boasts: Preshute Primary School, rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, a park with play area and a cosy village public house. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, open countryside is a few moments-walk from the front door, as well as the plethora of amenities Marlborough has to offer.

Seller Insight:

What is your favourite room?

Our favourite rooms are the library – such a great place to relax by yourself and pick a book to look at with the fire on or socialise with friends, or the sewing room upstairs; it is flooded with natural light, warm and cosy yet close to the hub of the house so I can keep an eye on what’s going on but private enough to allow me to be productive and calm.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

Ideally, the new owners would be a family with children who could go to the excellent village school next door, or teenagers could go to St John’s, with a parent who maybe works from home or runs their own home business as there are several study/ work rooms to choose from.

What do you love most about the house and why?

I love the fact that it is such an unusual unique layout and a real inverted Tardis (surprisingly large), full of interesting, connected rooms so we’ve all been able to have our own space. It’s been a great family home. It's in a great location as you can easily walk into Marlborough along Preshute Lane but you're also in the countryside with lots of walks available in any direction.

What do you love about the local community?

Manton has an active village community which works hard to ensure Manton has good facilities, including a village hall and large playpark/recreation ground. You also have the option of joining in with the wider Marlborough Community. I'm part of a mountain biking group and my wife is in a Marlborough book-club. Our children were in The Brownies and Scouts as well as the Rugby Club and Pottery classes.
The village is friendly and safe, with a real mix of families with young children and older residents. There is lots of community spirit, but it’s never intrusive, and you can join in as much or as little as you like, with things like Mantonfest, village suppers and quiz nights. We’ve made lots of friends. It’s a village with a good heart.

How easy is it to commute from here?

Very easy access to the M4 and M3 to travel to London and Bristol. Train Stations at Great Bedwyn, Hungerford and Pewsey are available for an easy commute to London.
What made you choose this property over others that were available at the time?
Access to the Village School short term and St John's Secondary school longer term. The convenience of Manton's location and the unique character of the house.

Accommodation Summary:

Lower Ground Floor:

Technically, the main entrance to the house is at this level, however there are also stairs to the side leading directly into the kitchen at the upper ground level too. The lower ground floor has the potential to be used as 3 bedrooms, and also comprises a downstairs WC, entrance hall and stairs to the upper ground floor.

Upper Ground Floor:

To the upper ground floor there are 2 further rooms that could be used as bedrooms, one with dressing room and en-suite. The conservatory links the large main sitting room and library, meaning these spaces can flow together or become separate rooms. A well-appointed kitchen offers space to dine, and in addition there is a family bathroom at this level.

Outside:

Generous parking offers space for several vehicles to the front of Underhill House. In addition, there is spacious garaging and garden storage. The garden at the rear is mainly laid to lawn and has a pleasant summer house, which could be utilised as an office, or the perfect spot to unwind at the end of a long day and watch the sun setting across the Marlborough Downs.

Location:

Underhill House is situated centrally in the ever-popular village of Manton. The village boasts an OFSTED outstanding-rated primary school and The Oddfellows pub. Further town amenities are easily accessible by car, bike or on foot in the historic market town of Marlborough. It is difficult to think of many things that Marlborough High Street lacks. Along with being the second widest high street in the UK, it is host to a fantastic range of shops, cafes, restaurants, and public houses. It is certain that many independent and boutique businesses help Marlborough retain its character and charm, and these sit side by side with larger national chains such as Waitrose. There is a twice weekly market selling everything from fruit and veg to hardware and garden furniture, and a charming independent cinema.

There is a variety of excellent schooling available at all levels in and around the town, including St. John’s Marlborough and the world-famous Marlborough College. The surrounding countryside is also a huge draw, with country walks, bike rides and other outdoor pursuits all readily available. The Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest, West Woods and many other beauty spots are within easy reach. For transport, the M4 is easily accessible as is the A34. The train stations at Pewsey, Great Bedwyn and Hungerford offer direct services into London Paddington with the fastest taking under 1hr.