The Manor Steeple Ashton
The Manor Church Street, Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, BA14 6EW A fine Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house enoying exceptional grounds and gardens
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall � Drawing Room � Sitting Room � Atrium � Dining Room � Kitchen � Family/Breakfast Room � Conservatory � Exercise Room � Study � Wine Cellar � Utility/Butler's Pantry � Boot/Boiler Room � Cloakroom
First Floor: Master Bedroom � Dressing Room � Bathroom � 5 further Bedrooms � Shower Room � Study � Drying Room � Store Room
Second Floor: Kitchen � Sitting Room � Bedroom � Bathroom (potential for a self-contained apartment)
Grounds
Formal Landscaped Gardens � Fish Pond with Specimen Fish � Orchard � Kitchen Garden � 2 Greenhouses � Studio � Three Bay Garage Block
In all, about 2.046 acres
Location
Westbury 4 miles (mainline link to London Paddington from 75 minutes) � Trowbridge 5 miles � Devizes 10 miles � Bath 14 miles � M4 (Junction 17) 17 miles (Distances approximate)
Aerial photography and cover image by Flying Bear www.flyingbear.photos Description Built in 1647, this fine Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house enjoys exceptional grounds and gardens, in all about 2.046 acres, which provide a wonderful setting for the house. Complementing the house is a self-contained flat and a detached building on stone pillars which is perfect for a home office/studio. The front of the property is adorned with mature wisteria and enjoys a gabled stone porch with a bolection moulded doorway. Internally the house boasts a number of features including wainscot panelling, elegant fireplaces, ovolo moulded beams and a large wooden staircase with closed string, turned balusters, moulded hand rail and square newels.
The fabulous reception rooms in the house include the drawing room, panelled sitting room and dining room with large bay windows on the east and west facing elevations. The inner atrium with balcony and full-size skylight above provides a striking feature. The kitchen overlooks the formal lawn with French doors leading out, central island and a four-oven AGA. From here is the spacious family room that leads through to the exercise room, sauna and conservatory. Also on this level are a study, wine cellar, utility/butler's pantry, boot/boiler room and cloakroom.
On the first floor, the property provides a fully fitted Neville Johnson study, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and shower room in the main part of the house. The master bedroom occupies the prime position with a dressing room, bathroom and a large bay window overlooking a courtyard. On the second floor is a self- contained flat comprising sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, providing flexibilty in the accommodation arrangement - a further two bedrooms could be integrated into the main house.
Grounds and Gardens The house is approached through stone pillars from a private driveway with central lawn and turning circle. Steps lead through gates to a knot and topiary garden before reaching the front entrance. To the side of the house is a part-walled courtyard providing additional parking for several vehicles. The garden and grounds are an exceptional attraction and provide a wonderful setting for the house. They have been lovingly improved over recent years and incorporate a fishpond bordered by specimen shrubs and trees including magnolia grandiflora; a beautifully positioned lily pond, encased on three sides by magnificent pleached limes; an abundance of floral beds, mature specimen and topiary trees, and areas of formal lawn enclosed by mature yew hedges. The productive kitchen garden is thoughtfully laid out and well planned with two greenhouses, raised beds full of a variety of vegetables and fruit cage. Beyond the immediate garden lies a mature orchard.
Complementing the house is the studio, a stand alone building on raised pillars. It is shown in records as a granary but is more likely to have been a village meeting house. A single large room, it offers a versatile space with a large attic area above that could be converted, subject to the necessary consents. Beneath the studio is a covered area offering ancillary space for garden machinery. There is a three-bayed garage block with storage above.
Situation The Manor is situated in the heart of Steeple Ashton which is a thriving, busy and much sought after village with plenty of local amenities including an award-winning shop and cafe in the attractive main high street, and a popular public house. The village church of St Mary the Virgin is a fine example of medieval architecture, awarded Grade I listing as an historic monument.
There are a good range of well-regarded schools in the area. including Stonar at Atworth, St Mary's Calne, Dauntseys, Marlborough College and many schools in Bath such as Monkton Combe and King Edward's. There is also a well-regarded primary school in Keevil and the West Ashton Church of England School.
Those with an interest in outdoor pursuits are well catered for in the region, with various golf courses, walks and riding routes. More extensive amenities can be found in nearby market towns of Devizes, Trowbridge and Chippenham. The World Heritage city of Bath is approximately 14 miles away with its wide range of cultural, leisure and sporting amenities.
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are supplied to this property. Oil-fired central heating. In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs) and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations (BPRs), please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order.
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills. floor plans
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