5 bed country house for sale

Woodborough, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9

Mill House is a generous five bedroom detached thatched house set in approximately 3.97 acres (2.281 ha) of paddock and woodland and is in need of modernisation throughout.
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The property offers five bedrooms, beautifully proportioned reception space, and a collection of outbuildings that lend themselves to creative use, guest accommodation or future income streams. The house itself is full of charm and character, with exposed beams and generous picture windows that frame the surrounding gardens. The ground floor flows beautifully for family life and entertaining, with a large dual aspect lounge/reception, and two generously proportioned reception rooms, and a kitchen with a pantry. Upstairs, five bedrooms are arranged across two floors, including a particularly large principal suite and two family bathrooms. All rooms enjoy wonderful views over the gardens and countryside beyond.

The current owners have undertaken several improvements, including the thatch which has been re-ridged the porch fully re-thatched, and both chimneys have been repaired and heightened to comply with current regulations for thatched properties. A new wood burner and boiler flue have also been installed, along with a new water tank and a new sewage treatment plant to meet the latest environmental standards.
Mill House also benefits from superb additional space. A substantial detached triple garage has been fitted with new electric doors, lighting, and a new fuse board to allow multiple appliances to run simultaneously, with plumbing in place for a washer, dryer, or even outdoor showers. The stylish arched glamping pod is hooked up with electricity, water and gas, ideal for guest use or even a studio. A separate solar-powered hideaway near the lake serves as a retreat or additional sleeping space, with a mezzanine bed level, sockets, and interior lighting. Privately positioned, the setting offers a peaceful retreat or home office, or rural business opportunity, subject to consents. Whether as a full-time home, weekend escape, or creative venture, Mill House is a truly rare find—beautifully presented, thoughtfully upgraded, and utterly in tune with its surroundings.

The property is situated on the outskirts of the sought after rural village of Woodborough. The village has a local Primary School, social club, garden centre with café and a nearby village public house. Woodborough is close to the larger towns of Marlborough (approximately 9 miles) and Pewsey (approximately 3.8 miles) with a comprehensive range of high street and independent shops, eateries, doctors’ surgery and supermarkets. Pewsey has a railway station with links to London Paddington and the West Country. The property has easy access to both the A4 (6.8 miles) and the A338 (10.1 miles). The M4 jct 15 is approximately 17.5 miles away.

The property extends in all to approximately 3.97 acres.The gardens are a standout feature, designed to blend seamlessly with the natural landscape. The focal point of the spring-fed lake, complete with its own island, has been dredged and deepened, making it possible to create a swimming lake. Sensitive tree work has been carried out across the land, removing invasive species and allowing more light into the grounds. Extra drainage has been installed, and part of the meadow has been sown with native wildflowers to encourage biodiversity. A fenced paddock has previously housed goats, sheep and ponies and would equally suit further grazing or a kitchen garden. The River Avon tributary winds through the property with a public footpath crossing over and continuing through the meadow and woodland.

The property has the benefit of its own private water supply from the well with an electric pump. As well as being connected to the mains in the garden. There is electricity to the property and private drainage via a new sewage treatment plant.

Directions
From: Marlborough take the A4 towards Calne, taking the left hand turn to Lockeridge. Follow the road for about 6 miles into woodborough on entering the village, take the the left hand turn signposted village centre/garden centre onto Broad Street. Follow this road for about quarter of a mile and Mill House will be on your left hand side as indicated by the Woolley & Wallis For Sale Board.