TOWN&COUNTRYE S T A T E S

Asking price £975,000

Malthouse Farm, Wiltshire, BA14 6DY

DESCRIPTIONIMPRESSIVE 5 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME SET IN 5 ACRES of secure gardens and paddocks. NO ONWARDCHAIN. Malthouse Farm built in the mid 1800s has been extended and adapted over the years to reflect modernliving yet retaining many original features. Now a substantial family home with a mixture of contemporary andperiod styles providing an enticing mix of space, security and seclusion. A registered smallholding with facilities forlivestock and/or horses the spacious accommodation comprises of four reception rooms, including the 34' longfamily/games room, sitting room/snug, study/music room, dining room, period style farmhouse kitchen in oak withgranite worktops, utility room and boot room. On the first floor there are five large double bedrooms, twoensuites and family bathroom. Additional benefits include a double garage, approx. 5.acres of flat, well drained landwhich is divided into 3 paddocks, all of which are post and railed, field barn, two stables, vegetable and fruit gardenwith green house and orchard. Saving the best till last the landscaped water garden constructed from Welsh stoneand slate bought down from a Snowdonia quarry. Designed to be interactive to the house with 6' waterfalls,bridges and stepping stones around a three pond design. The 54' covered entertaining area is a fantastic place toenjoy the sound of the water, this is also complimented by an outside dining area and hot tub area (hot tubincluded). To the rear of the residential garden is a further large pond with a summerhouse and decking area,another great place to relax and enjoy the resident moorhens, ducks and fish!

LOCATIONThis beautiful country home is located just outside the medieval village of Steeple Ashton with fields to all sides andunspoilt views across your own land towards the wooded hills. Rural location, yet only 10 minutes from theCounty town of Trowbridge, which boasts a good selection of shops, schools, cinema and sports centres. TheRoman city of Bath is only 20 minutes away, Bristol and Swindon within an hour. Excellent rail links fromTrowbridge to London waterloo (1hr 50) and Westbury to London Paddington (1hr 17) both stations are 10-15minute drive.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULETo the front of the property is a period porch with exposed beams vaulted slate roof and tiled floor.

ENTRANCE HALLStep through the ornate oak front door with large beam above, the home instantly feels warm and welcoming withflagstone floor. Staircase leads to a galleried landing. There is a pleasing natural flow to the ground floor with allreception rooms leading from the central hallway. All doors are custom made with wrought iron latches. Abespoke bookcase, the alarm control panel and door to a boiler cupboard with an oil fired boiler providing hotwater and central heating are located near the rear hall.

CLOAKROOMComprises an obscure window to the rear, Victorian style close couple W,C, wash hand basin and flagstoneflooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM3.96 X 3.89(13'0" X 12'9")The kitchen/breakfast room offers a vast amount of storage space with polished black granite worktops over oakcupboards. The range cooker is inset to the beamed fireplace, Belfast sink, built in dishwasher, fridge, freezer,flagstone flooring and glazed Georgian french doors to the dining room.

DINING ROOM4.02 X 3.92(13'2" X 12'10")There are double glazed windows to front and side, Bespoke stone fireplace (matching with the snug fireplace) andan open fire and antique mantel mirror.

STUDY/MUSIC ROOM4.09 X 2.64(13'5" X 8'8")Period leaded casement windows to the front and sides and polished limestone flooring.

FAMILY/GAMES ROOM10.18 X 4.22(33'5" X 13'10")Overlooking the landscaped water garden to the south this large but relaxed room is ideal for those entertainingguests or family events. Beamed ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and french doors. This character filled room haspolished limestone flooring, competition sized pool table, included in the sale, with lights over, pool cue rack,competition dart board in an oak case. The large TV/ lounge area has plenty of room for those wanting to relaxand look out over the ponds and paddocks. The french doors lead out to the 54' long covered entertaining area.You can sit on the sofa looking out to the water garden with ducks flying in and landing on the ponds.

SNUG4.07 X 4.05(13'4" X 13'3")A wonderful cosy, yet spacious room with a double glazed window to the front, bespoke handmade stone fireplacewith built in Stovex multi fuel stove, antique Victorian mantle mirror over.

REAR HALLDouble glazed door and window to the rear drive, flagstone flooring, latch doors to the utility room and bootroom.

UTILITY ROOM3.34 X 1.87(10'11" X 6'2")Double glazed window to the rear, black granite worktop over oak cupboards, Belfast sink, space for washingmachine and tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, flagstone flooring and a door to a cupboard with a pressurisedheating and hot water system.

BOOT ROOM4.53 X 1.80(14'10" X 5'11")Double glazed window to the rear, polished limestone floor, space for a fridge freezer, chest freezer, and lots ofspace for the family shoes and coats.

FIRST FLOOR LANDINGGalleried landing with double glazed window to the front overlooking the gardens, bespoke latch doors to all fivedouble bedrooms and family bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM5.20 X 4.23(17'1" X 13'11")Exceptional sized dual aspect bedroom with radiator, TV point, and satellite socket. The double glazed Frenchdoors and juliette balcony look directly over the water gardens. Double glazed window to the front overlookingthe gardens. The bedroom has been designed with a wall of doors to one side which incorporate two doublewardrobes and the middle door leads through to a luxury ensuite bathroom.

ENSUITE4.21 X 2.00(13'10" X 6'7")Comprises of travertine stone floor and wall tiles, extra-large walk in shower, double ended bath set within atravertine stone box with a step up to it, a clear double glazed window allows you to lay in the bath looking outover the water garden and your fields beyond. Pedestal wash hand basin and WC, built in LED spots, underfloorheating and a large heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO4.00 X 2.66(13'1" X 8'9")Bedroom two has dual aspect double glazed windows to the rear and side overlooking fields, radiator and latchdoor to the ensuite.

ENSUITEComprises an enclosed shower cubicle with a chrome mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash backs.WC, extractor fan and oak wooden flooring.

BEDROOM THREE4.00 X 3.88(13'1" X 12'9")Bedroom three has double glazed window to the front built in double wardrobe, latch door, T.V point, radiatorand chimney breast.

BEDROOM FOUR4.10 X 4.00(13'5" X 13'1")Dual aspect double glazed windows overlook the gardens and fields to the front. Latch door, radiator and chimneybreast.

BEDROOM FIVE4.08 X 2.90(13'5" X 9'6")There is a double glazed window to the rear and a radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM2.90 X 2.60(9'6" X 8'6")Comprises an obscure double glazed window to the rear, slipper bath with claw feet and chrome Victorian stylemixer taps with shower attachment, large enclosed shower cubicle with a Victorian style shower, pedestal washhand basin, WC, Large polished marble window ledge with fossil inlay, wooden flooring and built in cupboard.

EXTERIOR

DOUBLE GARAGE5.65 X 5.09(18'6" X 16'8")Two up and over doors to the front, a rear door to the covered entertaining area leading to a cloakroom withWC and wash hand basin, wall lights and power sockets and alarm control panel.

COVERED OUTSIDE ENTERTAINING AREA12 X 4.5(39'4" X 14'9")Expansive covered area fantastic for entertaining and parties adjacent to the landscaped water garden. You canwalk directly onto the stepping stones across the ponds and over the 'clapper' bridge, and stand beside the 6' highwaterfall. With wall lights, built in LED lights and external power sockets.

COVERED OUTSIDE DINING AREA4.10 X 3(13'5" X 9'10")There is space for a large six seater dining table, power, lighting and built in shelves.

COVERED HOT TUB AREA3.90 X 3.62(12'10" X 11'11")For those spa days at home relax in the top of the range 2016, 6 person, Jacuzzi hypnotherapy hot tub beforedrinks on the spa sun beds overlooking the water gardens. Power and lighting.

FIELD BARN7.20 X 3.50(23'7" X 11'6")The field barn is alarmed with double barn doors to the front, workshop area to one end, power and lights.

STABLE ONE3.60 X 3.50(11'10" X 11'6")The stable door is alarmed, window to the front, power and light.

STABLE TWO4.25 X 3.5(13'11" X 11'6")The stable door is alarmed, window to the front, power and light.

WATER GARDENThis is truly a one of a kind, 56 tonnes of Welsh stone and slate were brought down from Snowdonia. Designed tobe interactive. There are two six foot high waterfalls side by side, stepping stones lead around the three ponds anda stone bridge crosses from the island back to the house, known as a Clapper Bridge, it was inspired by the streambridges of Snowdonia and Dartmoor. The pond has 20 LED lights both above and below the water to illuminatethe water garden at night. A 4 foot high bubble rock allows water to flow down a stream right next to theentertaining area.

FORMAL GARDENSThe landscaped gardens are approx. 1 acre. Enclosed by post and rails and high hedging, raised path leads from thehouse down to the pond, planted with over 30 trees and 100s of attractive shrubs and bushes, this is a reallybeautiful garden.

ENCLOSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDENEnclosed by post and rails and high beech hedging. There are two large raised vegetable beds with sleepers to theedges, green house, large fruit cage with blackcurrants, red currants and gooseberries. Water supply.

ORCHARDWith a good variety of fruit trees including three types of apples, pears, plums and mulberry.

PADDOCK ONEThe largest of the paddocks, flat level and well drained, ideal for horses.

PADDOCK TWOEnclosed by post and rails, water, flat level, ideal for horses. Water supply close to boundary servicing bothpaddock 1 and 2.

PADDOCK THREEAdjacent to the vegetable garden, enclosed by post and rails, to the top is an additional enclosed area with metalgate, tiled roofed pig sty. Flat and level with large compost bins. Water supply

LARGE PONDTo the bottom of the residential garden is a large pond with a fully insulated summerhouse, lights, power andoutside water supply. Large raised decking area next to the water. Perfect, peaceful get away to relax on the 6seater corner sofa overlooking the pond with resident wild moorhens, ducks and fish.

FRONT DRIVEThe large high wooden gates lead to the front drive providing parking for 6 cars, a five bar gate leads to the stables,field barn and paddocks. Wooden pedestrian gate leads to the house whilst in the opposite direction another gatetakes you to the residential gardens and duck pond.

REAR DRIVELarge high wooden gates lead to the rear drive providing parking for 6 cars. The double garage is at the end of thedrive, gate to the covered entertaining area, oil tank enclosure, slate roofed wood store, outside tap, externallights.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONA bird watchers paradise: the current owners have listed some of the wildlife that visit the garden. Should the newowners continue with the feeders they're likely to see some of these regular visitors:Great spotted woodpecker, green woodpecker, Jay, bullfinch, greenfinch, chaffinch, long tailed tit, great tit, blue tit,wren, robin, black bird, song thrush, starling, pied wagtail, grey wagtail, hedge sparrow, dunnock, black cap, willowtit, willow warbler, yellow hammer, linnet, cirl bunting, hooded crow, jackdaw, magpie, fieldfare (seasonal), collareddove, stock dove, wood pigeon, kestrel, barn owl, little owl, tawny owl, sparrow hawk, hobby, buzzard, mallardduck, moorhen, heron and the occasional herring seagull.. Swallows and house martins..The owner of this property has a connection with Town & Country Estates.

DIRECTIONS

TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY PLEASE CALL OUR TROWBRIDGE OFFICE ON 01225 776699 OROUR WESTBURY OFFICE ON 01373 824444.

NB. Town and Country Estates have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot guarantee that they are in workingorder. Buyers are advised to seek professional advice from their solicitors or surveyor. Internal measurements should not be relied upon forfitting of carpets or furniture without checking. These details have been prepared in good faith and whilst believed to be correct give noticethat none of the statements are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Some statements are inevitably subjective and aretherefore the view of the author at the time the information was prepared. If any items are particularly important to you then please checkwith this office first, especially if travelling some distance to view.

VIEWING: TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY PLEASE CALL CAZ HOLMES, DANIELLE JACKSON, LAURA SKINNER OR PAUL JACKSON ON 01225 776699.

MELKSHAM OFFICE53 High Street, Melksham

Wiltshire SN12 6JY

Telephone: 01225 776699Email: melksham@townandcountryestates.com

TROWBRIDGE OFFICE9 Fore Street, Trowbridge,

Wiltshire BA14 8HD

Telephone: 01225 776699Email: trowbridge@townandcountryestates.com

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Wiltshire BA13 3BW

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