Property description
Superbly situated with views over open countryside, Madresfield is an exceptional detached family home which has both spacious and flexible accommodation of over 4000sqft, yet within easy striking distance of the centre of Warminster. The property has been lovingly renovated and beautifully presented with the addition of first floor accommodation and a self contained annexe. It benefits from over 13 acres of gardens and paddocks and would particularly suit those looking for equestrian facilities or the ability to create a great smallholding.
The substantial accommodation is arranged over two floors and has been designed to radiate an abundance of character and charm. The ground floor comprises of a number of reception rooms most with large windows filling the rooms with a light and airy ambience. The heart of the home kitchen is gracefully finished and the charming drawing room benefits from a wood burner and French doors providing access to the gorgeous landscaped gardens. Making up the remainder of the ground floor is a large reception entrance hall, dining room, study/music room, double bedroom and a utility/cloakroom. The first floor has a sauna, two additional sizeable bedrooms both with en-suites and dressing rooms and benefiting from stunning countryside views. The versatile annexe adds financial dimension to this superb acquisition and satisfies those seeking a home and income whilst appealing to those looking to accommodate either dual or multiple family occupancy. The annexe has been tastefully appointed and consists of a kitchen, sitting room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Complementing the house are the gorgeous gardens which are laid to lawn with shrub borders and herbaceous flora with high hedges providing a degree of privacy.
Properties of this calibre and position are rarely available and are ideal for those wishing to combine the benefits of rural living whilst being able to access all the amenities of nearby Warminster.
SituationMadresfield occupies a glorious position and benefits from breath-taking views across rolling countryside whilst being a short distance from the market town of Warminster. The property adjoins the Longleat Estate and is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking and cycling, a permit can be offered on an annual basis to those who wish to ride on the estate.
Warminster boasts a good range of shopping and leisure facilities including a library, sports centre, swimming pool, churches, doctors' and dental surgeries, a hospital, post office and the renowned Warminster School. Warminster furthermore benefits from a mainline railway station whilst the cathedral city of Salisbury also has a mainline railway station to London Waterloo, along with a further variety of amenities including award winning eateries and a twice weekly farmers market.
Salisbury offers a variety of excellent schooling including Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools, and Salisbury Cathedral School, Leaden Hall, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and Preparatory School. The nearby A303 provides excellent road links to the east and Exeter to the west.
OutsideSet in a little over 13 acres of grounds including formal gardens and paddocks together with additional outbuildings and stable block, this versatile property would suit those with an equestrian/smallholding interest. Madresfield enjoys a discreet position approached via wooden gates set back from the road and the sweeping gravel driveway provides extensive parking and turning for multiple vehicles and leads to the garage.
The gardens and grounds are mainly to the rear of the property and have been well landscaped and contoured with the majority principally being laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of shrubs, fruit trees, exotic species of rhododendron and other specialities, and mature hedged boundaries providing privacy and seclusion. The remainder of the land has been split into three distinct paddocks which are all well drained. There are a selection of useful outbuildings including stables, feed shed and tractor shed.
Property Features :
- Freehold
- Five Bedrooms
- Two Bedrooms with En-Suite
- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room