5 bedroom detached house for sale

Fine & Country are delighted to present The Pink House. This 5 bedroom property with stabling, approximately 2.37 acre south facing grounds, and annexe potential, is well situated within the popular village of Broad Town.

Tucked away in a truly idyllic rural setting, The Pink House is a substantial country home offering exceptional space, privacy, and versatility all set within approximately 2.37 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and paddocks. Combining flexible family living with equestrian potential, far-reaching countryside views and excellent transport connections to London, The Pink House offers a rare opportunity to combine day-to-day rural living and within practical commuting distance to the city.

Seller Insight:

What is your favourite room of the house and why?

The conservatory with its views of the garden, nature and beyond.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

Equally suited to someone who has dogs, horses, etc. or none and wants all the benefits of living in a beautiful rural setting. In the village there is the Hop Chapel in the Broadtown Brewery and a Primary School and Church. Royal Wootton Bassett, which is three miles away, has Primary and Secondary Schools along with shops and health facilities and a wide range of sports activities. Marlborough with all its amenities is approximately a fifteen-minute drive from the house. The Pink House has a large garage which itself has a part-completed self-contained flat on the first floor and stables adjoining.

What do you love most about the house and why?

Its location and its views, picturesque countryside walks directly outside the front door. Easy access to Bath, Bristol, Reading and London either by train or car on the M4. Close by are the notable historical sights of Avebury and Stonehenge and White Horse Trail with Broad Town having its own White Horse.

What do you love about the local community?

An active community, which is both friendly and sociable, with regular events being held in the Village Hall, a short walk away, catering for all ages. The ability to fully participate in activities without it being intrusive.

Ground Floor:

An inviting entrance hall sets the tone for the home, providing access to the principal reception rooms. The well-appointed kitchen is both stylish and practical, featuring a substantial central island, an electric Rangemaster cooker, integrated appliances, and generous storage. Enjoying lovely views across the rear gardens, this space is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Adjoining the kitchen, the formal dining room and the useful utility room with side access leading directly to the gardens and stables. The light-filled garden room spans part of the rear elevation, offering uninterrupted views over the grounds and creating a wonderful connection between house and garden.

The spacious main reception room provides a flexible and welcoming living space, centred around an attractive fireplace. A home office and guest cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation, making the layout ideally suited to modern family life.

First Floor:

The first floor offers excellent accommodation, comprising two generous ensuite bedrooms, three further well-proportioned bedrooms, and a family bathroom. All bedrooms enjoy delightful views across the surrounding gardens.

Outside:

Set within approximately 2.37 acres, the grounds of The Pink House are a true highlight. The property is surrounded by beautifully maintained, south-facing, formal gardens, which in turn lead to post-and-rail enclosed paddocks. There is significant scope, subject to the necessary permissions, to expand the existing equestrian facilities if desired.

To the front, the house is approached via a generous gravelled half-circle driveway, bordered by lawned gardens that create an impressive and welcoming arrival.

Double Garage & Annexe:

Positioned to the side of the property is a substantial double tandem garage with a part-completed, self-contained annexe above. Full planning permission was granted in 1994 (ref: N/94/01071/FUL), and plumbing has already been installed. This space offers excellent potential as a studio, home office, guest accommodation, or ancillary living for multi-generational needs.

Gardens & Equestrian Facilities:

The private rear gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and planted with stocked borders, specimen trees, mature hedging, raised vegetable beds, and a greenhouse. Beyond the formal gardens lie the paddocks, offering far-reaching views back towards the house and across the surrounding countryside.

Equestrian facilities include two stables, a foaling box, and a tack room, all serviced with power. The paddocks benefit from water supply, with one also having access to power, and there is separate vehicular access to the paddocks at the rear of the plot.

Location

Broad Town is a well-positioned and sought-after village, located just two miles from Royal Wootton Bassett and on the edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is ideally placed for access to the M4 and Swindon mainline station, where direct services to London Paddington take approximately 50 minutes.

The village is home to the Broad Town Brewery microbrewery, featuring The Hop Chapel and Hop Gardens, while a wider selection of shops, restaurants, and amenities can be found nearby in Royal Wootton Bassett. Marlborough is also within easy reach, offering a charming high street with boutique shops and well-known retailers, including Waitrose.

The surrounding area is rich in history, with notable landmarks such as Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow, and Barbury Castle close by. The Ridgeway National Trail and an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways provide exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling, and riding, many of which can be accessed directly from the property.

Broad Town benefits from a local primary school, with secondary education available at the highly regarded Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Services:

Oil-fired central heating
Electric underfloor heating to the garden room
Privately owned solar panels with a feed-in tariff, with approximately 12 years remaining.

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