Ivy House ,

Ivy House CORSHAM, WILTSHIRE

Chippenham station 4 miles (London Paddington 1 hour 13 minutes), M4 junction 17 7.5 miles, Bath 9 miles, Airport 29 miles (All distances and times approximate)

An exceptional Grade II* listed family home

Ground floor: Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Sitting room Kitchen with breakfast room, pantry and utility room Cloakroom Study Secondary kitchen Reception room Games room Gazebo

First floor: Galleried landing Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom 5 further bedrooms Dressing room 2 further bathrooms

Second floor: 3 bedrooms Bathroom

Outside: Double garage Extensive gardens including walled garden and kitchen garden

In all about 1.09 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 Ivy House sits in a private position within the historic market e town of Corsham. The other properties in the immediate area are also attractive stone houses and Ivy House is very close to the magnificent and parkland. The town itself offers a wide range of day to day amenities including artisan shops, a library and doctor’s surgery There are also some excellent local restaurants and cafes including The Methuen Arms and Farm Shop. Corsham is well placed for commuting with easy access to the M4 M at junction 17, which is 7.5 miles to the North, and at junction 18 which is about 14 miles to the North West. There is a regular train service to London Paddington from which takes from 1 hour 13 minutes. The World Heritage City of Bath is situated about 9 miles to S the west and offers a more comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and cultural entertainment as well as first class sporting venues with premiership rugby, horse racing and golf courses close by. The area is well known for the quality of schooling. Nearby E schools include Heywood Prep School, Stonar, St Mary’s , King Edward’s, The Royal High, Kingswood, Prior , Monkton Combe, Beechen Cliff and Hayesfield in Bath. Bath University is regarded as one of the best in the country. Ivy House Ivy House is a classic example of a Grade II* listed Queen Anne village house which has been finished to a tasteful and immaculate standard. The impressive façade is of ashlar, and an attractive later extension has been added to the north side. The configuration of the house lends itself perfectly as a family home, with elegant proportions and an abundance of period features such as plaster friezes, detailed cornicing and decoration. The principal reception rooms overlook the magnificent gardens. Of particular note is the panelled drawing room, with 3 beautiful south facing sash windows filling the room with natural light. There is a perfect balance between the formal entertaining areas and the practical elements of the house, which are situated to the rear. The kitchen and breakfast room are south facing overlooking the walled garden and also have access to the utility room and pantry. A rear hall leads through to a study and beyond is a secondary kitchen, reception room, gazebo and games room in what used to the connected Coach House. A back stair case leads to the first floor with a dedicated dressing room and bathroom.

An intricately decorated oak staircase leads to a galleried landing on the first floor from which the 4 main bedrooms are accessed. The south facing master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, and ample storage. There are a further 5 bedrooms and a dressing room on this level, as well as 2 further bathrooms. The second floor contains 3 bedrooms and a bathroom and plenty of storage in the eaves. Please see floor plan for further details. Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 7174 sq.ft / 666 sq.m Bedroom (including Cellar) Bathroom Garage: 367 sq.ft / 34 sq.m Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation

Cellar

Ground Floor

First Floor Second 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. Gardens and Grounds The gardens surrounding Ivy House are beautiful, and complement the house perfectly. The sheltered walled garden is a classic feature of a house of this provenance, with superb borders and area of lawn. There is also a kitchen garden and a large expanse of lawn to the side and front which is ideal for games. The driveway allows for ample parking to front of the house and there is a double garage. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100021721. NOT TO SCALE.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Local Authority : 0300 456 0114 Viewings Viewing is strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Knight Frank LLP. Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars together with light fittings, carpets and blinds are included in the sale. All others, such as furniture and rugs are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Directions From Bath, take the A4 London Road heading East. At the roundabout take the third exit and follow the Bypass to the next roundabout and then take the left hand turn at the lights through Box and on up Box Hill. This road will take you all the way to Corsham. Go straight over the mini roundabouts and then take the first exit signed to Corsham Court, at the next roundabout. Take the second turning on the right into Priory Street. Straight over the roundabout, pass Heywood Prep School on the right and Ivy House is found on the left opposite the IVY HOUSE nursery. From the M4 junction 17, take the A350 south. At the first roundabout take the second exit following the A350, and follow signs for the A350 at the next 4 roundabouts. At The Chequers roundabout, take the fourth exit onto the A4 and at the next junction turn left into Cross Keys Road and then right into Newlands Road. Then take a left into Priory Street. Ivy House can be found at the end on the left hand side.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.

Photographs: June 2016 Particulars: June 2017 Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.