Conkwell Grange LIMPLEY STOKE, NEAR BATH, WILTSHIRE

Conkwell Grange LIMPLEY STOKE, BATH

Bradford-on-Avon 3 miles, Bath 5 miles (London Paddington 90 minutes), Bristol 16 miles, M4 (J18) 15 miles. (All distances and time are approximate)

Privately positioned country house with extensive land and equestrian facilities

Beautiful Grade II Listed country house with reception hall Drawing room Panelled hallway Dining room Billiards room Study Kitchen breakfast room Utility room Butler’s pantry.

First floor: Master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Guest suite with en-suite bathroom Three further bedrooms Two bathrooms Laundry.

Second floor: Five bedrooms Two bathrooms Sewing room.

Formal gardens Kitchen garden Walled garden Squash court and gym Garaging for six cars.

Two lodge cottages Three further cottages Four flats.

Substantial equestrian facilities: Extensive stabling Staff room Stud office Owner’s entertaining suite Feed rooms and stores Foaling barn Feed store Horse walkers Outdoor ménage 4.5 furlong all weather hill gallop.

Land: 132.69 acres of pasture, 70.30 acres of woodland. In all 203 acres.

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These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation Conkwell Grange is situated in an elevated position providing an excellent vista from the main house and commanding views over the surrounding countryside. Despite its privacy and tranquillity the estate is only 5 miles from the historic Spa City of Bath. Bradford-on- Avon is about 3 miles to the east and provides excellent day to day amenities and facilities. The area is renowned for the quality of its private E schooling facilities. Boys, girls and mixed private schools are found at Prior Park College, Stonar, Monkton Combe, The Royal High School for Girls, Kingswood and King Edward’s School in Bath. Further afield but within easy reach are Badminton, Downside, Marlborough, Millfield and St Mary’s in Calne. Bath University is now ranked in the top ten in the country by the Sunday Times. The City of Bath with its world-famous Roman S Baths and Georgian architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides first class shopping, educational and leisure facilities. Bath is a cultural hub in the region and boasts t a number of renowned venues including the Theatre Royal, the notable Holburne Museum, the Victoria Art Gallery (recently refurbished and expanded), and the Assembly Rooms amongst many others. It also hosts the annual Bath Festival in early summer and the popular Mozartfest in the autumn. There are a huge range of sporting opportunities P nearby including polo at The Beaufort Club and Cirencester Park, national and international rugby at Bath, Bristol and Gloucester. Horse racing is available at Bath, Cheltenham, Wincanton and Chepstow, fishing and canoeing on the River Avon, River Kennet and the Avon Canal.

Conkwell Grange The main house is approached through impressive stone pillars and a pair of lodge cottages leading into a magnificent mature beech avenue. Surrounded by mature plants, accessed through its own gated drive, the property sits in a private position within immaculately maintained gardens and grounds amongst the pastureland. Grade II Listed and built in 1907 to a design by the renowned country house architect, Sir Guy Dawber, The Grange enjoys far reaching views towards the Avon Valley and Salisbury Plain. The well proportioned accommodation includes five reception rooms and ten bedrooms. With many of the rooms enjoying an excellent southerly aspect.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 932sq.m. or 10032sq.ft. Squash Court: 84sq.m. or 904sq.ft.

Cellar

Main House Ground Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation

Main House First Floor

Main House Second Floor

Squash Court Secondary accommodation In addition to the Grange there is a substantial amount of additional residential accommodation provided by two lodge cottages, four staff flats and three further cottages. The cottages are situated in the centre of the estate and are accessible from the main house whilst maintaining privacy through their own access. The properties are currently either occupied on Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) or in connection with the racing yard or Grange. Lodge house no. 222 is subject to an Assured Tenancy.

Property Beds Square feet (sq ft) Cottage 219 3 bed 1,500 sq ft approximately Cottage 219a 3 bed 1,200 sq ft approximately Cottage 219b 2 bed 1,200 sq ft approximately Cottage 219c 1 bed 640 sq ft approximately Cottage 219d 1 bed 640 sq ft approximately Cottage 200 4 bed 1,400 sq ft approximately Cottage 221 2 bed 900 sq ft approximately Cottage 222 (Lodge House) 3 bed 1,260 sq ft approximately Cottage 223 (Lodge House) 3 bed 1,260 sq ft approximately

Equestrian facilities Conkwell Grange is currently home to an extremely successful National Hunt trainer. The yard is let under a Business Lease until July 2017 providing an excellent annual income. Full details of the racing lease are available from the vendor’s agent. • The yard incorporates a range of modern buildings surrounded by paddock land and gallop. • Electronic horse walkers, large outdoor ménage and lunge pen. • 4.5 Furlong all weather composite hill gallop running along the southern elevation of the estate. • Range of stable blocks with 52 loose boxes, staff room, stud office, owner’s entertaining suite, feed room. • American barn with 14 loose boxes and store. • Secondary barn with five loose boxes and feed store. • L-shaped stable block with 36 loose boxes. • Additional facilities are currently being added.

The Lodge

Land The land extends to, in all, 203 acres of which 70.30 is woodland and 132.69 acres of pastureland. The well drained pasture on the eastern side of the estate is divided into good sized paddocks by post and rail fencing and stone walls, and currently used in connection with the stud and training yard. The soils are a mixture of Cotswold brash and loam, ideal for stock grazing. The 4.5 furlong gallop is situated in the south west corner of the estate and raises approximately 150 ft over its course. The significant block of woodland has excellent access providing a network of tracks for either walks, hacking and biomass potential. The woodland is actively managed with an ongoing programme of felling, thinning and replanting.

NOT TO SCALE Tenure The land is offered freehold subject to vacant possession of the current leases and tenancies. Services Electricity: The Grange, cottages/flats and stud buildings have mains electricity. Water: The Grange and cottages/flats have mains water, supplied through private rights. The majority of the fields have water troughs supplied by mains. Drainage: Private septic tank drainage. Heating: The Grange has oil fired heating, the cottages and flats are heated by electric heaters. Timber, mineral and sporting rights The timber, mineral and sporting rights insofar as they are owned are included in the sale. Directions (SatNav BA2 7FD) From M4 (J18), take the A46 towards Bath. Continue on this road over the Cold Ashton roundabout, and after about 9 miles, exit the CONKWELL GRANGE A46, bearing left towards Bath. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A4. After 11.5 miles turn left onto the A36 Warminster Road. At Monkton Combe turn left onto the B3108. Proceed under the railway bridge, over the River Avon and up Winsley Hill, then take the second turning left onto Blackberry Road signposted Conkwell. The estate can be found approximately 600 yards on the left hand side.

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