5 bedroom detached house for sale

Description

Church Farm House is a very handsome historic detached house situated within the Cotswold village of Ford, just 10 miles from Bath and 2 miles outside of Castle Combe. With an imposing gothic panelled front door and stone gabled frontage, the farmhouse was constructed in the 17th Century and is Grade II Listed steeped in wonderful character showcasing features such as stone mullion windows with hood-moulds, magnificent exposed beams, charming timber winder staircases, and traditional fireplaces. The accommodation has been the subject of reconfiguring and updating in modern times while there is plenty of further scope for the new owners to put their stamp on it and continue undertaking modernisation and other improvements.

The substantial accommodation is superbly proportioned throughout and extends to around 3,300 sq.ft. across three floors. The ground floor includes a remodelled kitchen/dining room designed as open plan with bi-folding doors connecting to the garden and providing a lovely outlook. The kitchen has modern upgrades including underfloor heating and appliances including a Quooker tap, induction hob, Neff oven and grill, fridge, dishwasher, and an Everhot. The reception spaces centres around an impressive living room with sash windows and panelled shutters and a fireplace at the focal point. This room is open to a second reception room also with a characterful fireplace feature. Completing the main ground floor areas is a study, large utility room, a pantry adjoining the kitchen, and a downstairs WC. Additionally, at the rear there is a boot room and a versatile workshop/store. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an en-suite to the principal bedroom. Occupying the top floor is an outstanding large bedroom with high timber vaulted ceiling and stone wall features, plus underfloor heating. Adjoining this bedroom is a attic room which has potential to be converted into an en-suite, subject to the necessary consents.

Church Farm House sits within a large 0.41 acre plot with a picturesque wooded backdrop and a quaint bubbling brook running alongside. The property is set behind Cotswold stone walling and a driveway to the side of the house provides private parking. The garden lies to the rear and is level predominately laid to lawn.

Situation

Ford is a picturesque village within a valley setting surrounded by beautiful Cotswold countryside and a little brook meandering through the heart. The village has a popular pub The White Hart and is an excellent location for countryside walking routes. A footpath is available from immediately outside the cottage which follows a stunning route to Castle Combe, the famous Cotswolds destination famed for its unspoilt quintessential streets and has a Michelin star restaurant and golf club in addition to other cafés and pubs. Ford is located approximately 4 miles from the market towns of Chippenham and Corsham, and 10 miles from Bath city, which have an excellent range of facilities and school options. Both Chippenham and Bath have mainline train stations (Paddington in under 70 minutes). The larger villages of Biddestone and Yatton Keynell are some 2 miles away offering superb amenities between them including a popular primary school, two pubs, a post office/store, doctors surgery, and sport clubs including tennis and cricket. Both Bristol and the Georgian heritage city of Bath are accessible within 30 minutes. The M4 motorway (Junctions 17 & 18) provides fast road access to London, Bristol, Swindon, the M5 and the South West.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold with oil-fired central heating, a recently updated private sewage treatment plant, mains water, and electricity. The property is Grade II listed located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a conservation area. Ultrafast broadband is available. For detailed information on mobile phone coverage and broadband availability, please refer to the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website. Wiltshire Council Tax Band G.