Bell Hill, Seend £650,000 2 The Square, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0BY T: 01249 821110 F: 01249 822457 [email protected] www.butfieldbreach.co.uk

Placed in one of Wiltshire's most picturesque villages is this development opportunity that is steeped in history. This Grade II listed property has planning permission to create a very substantial home of over 5,000 sq ft (464 sq m) including an extremely large two storey annexe. It is thought that Oliver Cromwell had breakfast here before his advance on Devizes. The home enjoys outstanding views towards Salisbury Plain and has a large garden plus parking for a multitude of vehicles. The home has seen great expansion over many centuries. It would offer any future owner both flexibility and many options in the way one would want to use the accommodation. An outline of the home and proposition is as follows; Devizes Castle on 18 September 1645. Mrs Betty two five bar gates. Brown ran the pub in 1794-1828 and it is reputed To the rear of the home are various sections of ACCESS & AREAS CLOSE BY that a London sign board in the 1820s told of 'Betty garden. Adjacent is a long deck area that is ideal for Seend Village occupies an advantageous location Brown's best beer sold here'! outside dining and offers pleasant views. This steps being placed within easy access of numerous market One of the earliest known clubs was the Friendly down to a wide garden that has access to two stores. towns. To the east is Devizes and Marlborough. To Society, 1797, for men aged between 16 and 35. Another sizeable section of garden stretches along the North are Melksham, Lacock, Chippenham and They would meet at The Bell Inn on Whit Monday for the rear of the home and is in need of landscaping. Calne to the north west. North east is Historic Bath a feast and paid subscriptions for beer to have at and to the east is Trowbridge with train station. meetings every six weeks. PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR MAIN Close by are the famous Caen Hill Locks and some The main ground floor will offer four separate living of the most beautiful countryside and villages that THE HOME- CURRENT & PROPOSED areas, a hall, guest cloakroom and a family dining Wiltshire has to offer. The following outlines the current property- 'The Bell kitchen. There will be a generous utility and four Inn'- and information on the proposed conversion/ access points. Staircase to the first floor and access SEEND VILLAGE alteration. Plans and further information can be to the annex. Seend has a Village Hall, Village Shop, Community provided on request. This includes an outline of the Centre, Parish Church, Primary School and history of the building and reports on village history PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR MAIN recreational fields. On the outskirts are two Public that includes 'The Bell Inn'. This level would offer four large bedrooms including Houses and lovely walks alond the Kennett and Avon one with high vaulted ceilings dressing and an en- Canal. THE BELL INN EXISTING suite. There would be an extra bathroom plus a The Village overflows with wonderful history The property has has undergone numerous repairs further en-suite to complement the first floor throughout the centuries and is well worth and upgrades over the last year and is now in a bedrooms. investigating the wealth of it on offer. The village is position for the next owner to taker things further. placed on a hilltop and has far reaching views from PROPOSED TOP FLOOR MAIN many locations including the property for sale. Seend EXISTING GROUND FLOOR This floor would offer two further bedrooms both with has a strong sense of community. The current owner has opened a number of areas in en-suite and one with a large dressing room. line with the planning approval. It offers three large SEEND- A POCKET HISTORY expansive areas in preparation for conversion. There ANNEX GROUND FLOOR PROPOSED Seend was a well developed settlement from the is a large cellar, four separate access points and two This separate accommodation has a dining kitchen, 12th century as the Norman remains demonstrate in staircases leading to the two separate upper floors. snug, bedroom, dressing area and a bathroom. A the Church walls. The adjacent parish settlements hall gives access to the gardens and stairs rise to the are also medievil in origin. Once part of the Royal EXISTING FIRST FLOOR FUNCTION ROOM first floor. A triple aspect room with far reaching views. A hatch Melksham Forest with parkland for deer hunting. The ANNEXE FIRST FLOOR PROPOSED oldest building is the Church of the Holy Cross dating leads to a large attic with window that could offer further possibilities. A large triple aspect living space with far reaching back to 1450. There are a number of homes dating to views. Guest cloakroom. the 15th and 16th centuries and with consistent MAIN FIRST FLOOR upgrades and developments in the centuries later. Four large rooms, bathroom and a kitchen. Part was NOTES John Wesley opened Seend Methodist Chapel in previously a skittle alley and the remainder large staff WE have extensive literature on the Village which we 1775. accommodation. Stairs rise to the top floor. can pass on. Far too much to be placed in a brochure. We understand from the Vendor that the COMMENTARY MAIN TOP FLOOR Conservation Officers would consider the property to Commentary- 'The Bell Inn, 18th century with red The top floor offers three large rooms. This again be split into two homes (subject to permissions). brick and a brewhouse at the back c.1855. The Inn was previously staff accommodation. was said to have breakfasted Oliver Cromwell as he was advancing his troops from Trowbridge to attack EXTERIOR To the front of home is a large enclosed car parking area with room for ten plus vehicles. Access is via

Directions: The home can be found in the Village of Seend which is around 3.5 miles to the west of Devizes. The home can be found at the Junction of Bell Hill and Trowbridge Road.

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