4 bed detached house for sale

Lacock Road, Corsham SN13

The refurbishment and re-design of Southbank Barn has resulted in a beautifully executed and comfortable family home. Well-regarded local firms including Stonewood, Ben Argent Kitchens and Ripples Bathrooms have brought their expertise into the mix. A gravel drive leads up to the most impressive front door opening into the galleried entrance and staircase hall. Limestone flagstones flow throughout the principal rooms bringing a cohesive look and warmth under foot. Pocket doors slide open from the hall into the sitting room with an integrated wood burning stove and full height sliding doors opening out onto the garden. Adjacent to this is a dining room, which leads into the stunning open plan kitchen, dining and living area, over 39 ft long. The kitchen has been expertly designed for the space with a wall of units including integrated appliances and a sleek, central island, incorporating plenty of storage. A pantry also adds to the practical layout. There is plenty of space for a dining/sitting area and with the exposed beams of the a-frame and a wall of windows that slide open to the terrace, this home is perfect for summer living, but for the cooler evenings, the drawing room benefits from a stone fireplace and wood burning stove. A further reception makes a great home office or TV room. A boot room, cloakroom and utility/plant room complete the ground floor.

The principal bedroom benefits from exposed beams, a wall of windows looking out onto the garden and a bank of wardrobes and a luxury bathroom. The second bedroom suite comprises, an inner hall lined with wardrobes, a bedroom and adjacent bathroom. At the far end are two further bedrooms plus the family bathroom including a free-standing bath and a walk-in shower.

Outside

A sweeping gravel drive is flanked by lawns interspersed with mature specimen trees adding to the history of this Grade II* Listed home. The handsome façade with its impressive entrance, the character of the Cotswold stone roof as well as the clay pan tiles, add to the character. The frontage provides plenty of parking. At a right angle to the house the double garage and storeroom have access to the house and the garden to the rear. The garden to the rear has a large terrace running the length of the house with doors opening from the reception rooms. A level lawn has borders of flower beds. The L-shape garden extends to the neighbouring fields at the far end and has a practical area with a garden shed and composting.

Situation

Corsham is an attractive market town and the Lacock Road area is sought after for its fine country homes opposite the grounds of Corsham Court, a privately owned house and parkland with public footpaths for all to enjoy. The nearby High Street offers a vibrant mix of unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops. Further amenities include a primary school, prep school, and secondary school. The location is also popular for its many surrounding villages such as Lacock and Castle Combe. For commuters, there is convenient access to the M4 at Junction 17, Chippenham Railway Station is 4.4 miles away and the 7.36am train is timetabled as 1.03 minutes to Paddington. With a variety of historical sites and museums, nearby Bath also plays host to a variety of cultural events. The fashionable shopping area of Milsom Street is 9 miles with regular bus services.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-60985

Additional Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. Tax Band G.
Services: All mains connected.