Beanacre Manor Beanacre • Melksham • Wiltshire

BEANACRE MANOR BEANACRE • MELKSHAM • WILTSHIRE

BEANACRE MANOR BEANACRE • MELKSHAM • WILTSHIRE • SN12 7PT An important and historic country house of enormous charm.

Principal bedroom with dressing room and bathroom 6 Further bedrooms | 3 Further bathrooms | 4 Attic rooms

Walled garden Tennis court Old kitchen suitable for conversion to annexe 3 Bedroom detached cottage | Large barn Stables | Garaging | Traditional outbuildings

About 12.85 acres

SAVILLS BATH Edgar House, 17 George Street, Bath, BA1 2EN 01225 474 500 [email protected]

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION Beanacre Manor sits at the end of a tree-lined drive amongst mature including Prior Park, Monkton Combe, Millfield, St. Mary’s Calne, gardens and grounds on the edge of the north Wiltshire village of Clifton College, Cheltenham and Marlborough. Beanacre. The village lies between Melksham and Chippenham; Communication links are superb with junction 17 of the M4 both provide a good range of amenities, shops and schools. approximately 10 miles to the north and mainline rail service to The main regional centre is the historic city of Bath known as London Paddington from Chippenham (journey time from 63 minutes). There is racing at Bath, Newbury and renowned Cheltenham, much for its Roman and Georgian origins and architecture as for its Premiership rugby clubs at Bath and Gloucester and excellent golf excellent shopping and Theatre Royal and Holbourne Museum. courses found at Dodington, Castle Combe. Top level polo is played at There are a number of highly-respected schools in the area, The Beaufort Polo Club at Westonbirt and Cirencester Park. HISTORICAL NOTE After the dissolution of the Augustinian Lacock Abbey in 1539 (Abbess: Joan Temmse), Beanacre Manor was purchased by the displaced nuns and used for farming lavender. The long range of low barns in the courtyard to the north of the walled garden has always been referred to as “The Lavender Sheds”. Simon Noble, from Churchill in Somerset, subsequently purchased Beanacre Manor and built the present house on the site c.1585. He converted an earlier building by adding cross-wings and a central porch to produce the “E-form” plan typical for Elizabethan houses. Fireplaces, paneling and decorative friezes, plus many other architectural details of wood and stone, are also typical of the period. However he sold the Estate back to the previous owner, Sir John Jenyns, for no more than £4 plus covering debts Mr Noble had acquired. Fourteen years later, in 1620 Jenyns let the property for 99 years to Isaac Selfe of Lacock. The solid stone wine-room extension, some internal modifications and further outbuildings were built to very high quality c. 1700. The property passed through marriage into the Methuen family of nearby Corsham Court. By the beginning of the 19th Century the house had become a farm and as such it remained until 1919, when the son of the Lord Methuen took possession and commissioned Sir Harold Breakspear to restore and modernise the house. On succeeding to the title, Paul Methuen then moved to Corsham Court and the property was bought by the present vendor in 2003. The property appeared in Country Life magazine on 4th December 1937.

DESCRIPTION Beanacre Manor is a superb country house. Being Grade II* Listed it both display incredible fire surrounds and above the doorways are is a residence of important historical merit. The name Beanacre found exceptional wood carvings. its way from the original Benecar derived, in turn, from the high Adjoining the dining room is the kitchen/breakfast room that is fitted quality of water in the village. Most of the older properties (including with modern appliances. Beyond there are useful service rooms, for Beanacre Manor) still possess their original wells. example a walk-in larder, a utility room and an office. The Manor is built in a traditional vernacular style of Cotswold stone under a stone tiled roof, with mullioned windows with leaded lights The old kitchen is no longer in use but would make a suitable annexe and drip stones. subject to the necessary planning consents. For a property of its stature and architectural quality, Beanacre Manor The first and second floors are approached at the rear of the house via is compact and manageable - there are splendid rooms for entertaining a pair of oak spiral staircases with newel posts made from the masts of but nothing superfluous. The principal reception rooms are unusually 16th century merchant ships. The principal suite comprises a large light and well-proportioned for a house of this period, with large oak-panelled bedroom with an adjoining bathroom and dressing windows. room. There are four further bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor, all charming and enjoying wonderful views. Upon entering there is a welcoming reception hall, with its magnificent flag stone floor and impressive fireplace. The oak-panelled On the second floor there are two bedrooms, a family bathroom and drawing room and dining room have a warm feeling to them and several attic rooms.

BEANACRE MANOR Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 670 sq m / 7,212 sq ft Annexe: 142 sq m / 1,529 sq ft Garage: 106 sq m / 1,141 sq ft Lavender Barn: 139 sq m / 1,496 sq ft Barn: 92 sq m / 990 sq ft Cattle Shed: 68 sq m / 732 sq ft Workshop/Garden Store: 35 sq m / 377 sq ft Stable: 24 sq m / 258 sq ft Cart Shed: 15 sq m / 161 sq ft Hay Store: 13 sq m / 140 sq ft The Lodge: 13 sq m / 140 sq ft Old Kitchen: 30 sq m / 323 sq ft Workshop/Garden Store Total Area: 1,347 sq m / 14,499 sq ft Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

Ground Floor Lavendar Barn

Second Floor

Garage

Barn Cattle Shed

Annexe

First Floor

OUTSIDE The Manor sits within established gardens and grounds, which provide a delightful setting for the house. At the top of the drive there is a pair of early 18th century carved stone pillars with wrought iron gates and a flagstone path leading to the entrance porch. Further flagstone paths wrap around the house and arrive at the main walled garden. This includes a sunken rose garden, a pergola, and a charming Grade II Listed gazebo to one corner. To the north west of the gardens there is a range of outbuildings including a large Dutch barn, lavender shed and former cow byres converted into garaging and stables. The former milking parlour has been beautifully converted into a three bedroom cottage. There is also a tennis court, a paddock and an ancient orchard beyond.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Beanacre Manor is Listed Grade II* and the gardens, gazebo and outbuildings are Listed Grade II.

TENURE Freehold

SERVICES Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage and gas fired central heating in both the main house and the cottage.

In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs) and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations (BPRs), please note that the BEANACRE MANOR 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

DIRECTIONS From Chippenham take the A350 south towards Melksham. When entering the village of Beanacre continue and there is a no-though road on the right hand just before the entrance to Beechfield House Hotel. The pillared gates to Beanacre Manor can be found at the tip of the crescent. The Manor is at the top of the drive on the right.

VIEWINGS Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 20.07.31LB. Capture Property. 01225 667287.