BROOK HOUSE BIDDESTONE • SN14 BROOK HOUSE BIDDESTONE • SN14

An impressive and enchanting family home with 18th Century origins.

Entrance Hall • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Orangery • Study • WC • Utility Room

﴿Bedrooms • 3 Bath/Shower Rooms ﴾2 en suite 5

Carport • Garage • Tennis Court N.B. Planning consent was granted in 2008 ﴾now lapsed﴿ to create a bedroom and bathroom above the garage.

Approximately 2.859 acres.

Chippenham 4 miles • Bath 11 miles M4 ﴾Junction 17﴿ 6.5 miles ﴿All distances are approximate﴾

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 text.

The House Brook House is a charming detached house believed to originate from the earlier part of the 18th Century. It has been restored and extended by the current owner into a wonderful family home. The house is approached by a sweeping gravel driveway and has mellow tone elevations beneath a stone tiled roof. On entering the property you are immediately struck with a wealth of period features including beamed ceilings and fireplaces, there are limestone and French oak floors throughout the ground floor. At the heart of the house is the family kitchen complete with breakfast bar and Aga. The light and airy Orangery has underfloor heating and leads out onto a south facing terrace. On the first floor the large master bedroom has views over the garden and a generous en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and a further family bathroom. Gardens and Grounds The house is set in approximately 2.859 acres of gardens and grounds complete with tennis court, open fronted double garage and a newly built Orangery which the current owners use as their dining room. Schools: Local schools include Stonar, St. Mary's Calne and Heywood Prep School. Bath also offers an excellent selection of both state and private schools. Shopping: The nearby town of offers day to day amenities whilst and Bath provide a wider selection. Restaurants: Biddestone itself has a couple of public houses as well as nearby Corsham which also has restaurants and takeaways. Travel: The property is well placed for commuting with easy access to junctions 17 and 18 of the M4. Train: High speed rail links are available to London Paddington from Chippenham and Bath Spa Stations at journey times from 75 and 90 minutes respectively. Plane: Bristol International Airport is an hour away by car.

Situation Biddestone is a small, rural and rather picturesque village in north west , , with a population of a few hundred. It is situated near Bath just over 11m, ﴾4 miles﴿, Lacock ﴾5 miles﴿, Corsham, Giddeahall and Chippenham ﴾4.7 miles﴿. Chippenham with many facilities and amenities provides high speed rail links to London .﴿Paddington ﴾70 mins Biddestone has a small Norman church ﴾St. Nicholas's﴿, two pubs ﴾the Biddestone Arms and the White Horse﴿, and a duck pond situated in a green at the centre of the village. There is also a sports ground where football, cricket and tennis are played. A new village hall was opened on this site in 2003. The settlement dates from Saxon times, though most buildings are from the late 18th century. There is plenty of bed and breakfast accommodation in the village, providing a resource for tourism. The classical village centre of Cotswold stone houses surround a large green and duck pond. Just off the centre is a beautiful 12th Century Norman Church, and all around the village are local footpaths for those who like walking. The area provides many opportunities for walking and cycling being on the Macmillan way and Wiltshire Cycle Way. For those interested in golf there are six golf courses nearby.

﴿Directions ﴾SN14 7DL Proceed east out of Bath along the London Road and take the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto the A4 Bathampton bypass. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Box Road/A4. Continue to follow the A4 and after 5.6 miles at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Bath Road/A4 and then the 2nd exit at the next roundabout which will keep you on the Bath Road/A4. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit and stay on the Bath Road/A4 for 0.7 miles then take a left at Cross Keys Road. Follow this road and Brook House is the first property on the right hand side of the road before the Biddestone stud and manor. Services We are advised that mains electricity and water are supplied to the property. Oil fired central heating. Drainage is via a septic tank. Tenure Freehold. Local Authority http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ Council Tax Band G. Fixtures and Fittings All those items regarded as tenant's fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with the agent.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 315 sq.m./3,391 sq.ft. This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

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Ground Floor First Floor

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