4 bed detached house for sale

Lyes Green, Corsley, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12

A desirable period home with extensive gardens and grounds nettles in a pretty hamlet forming part of the Longleat estate.

Description
This attractive period home is located in the centre of the hamlet of Lyes Green, which forms part of Corsley village and the Longleat Estate. Set back from the lane and accessed via five bar wooden gates, the property benefits from a large driveway and parking area at the front, as well as easy access to a garage.

Inside, the property offers just over 2,300 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two floors. There is a welcoming entrance hall with a cloakroom and stairs leading to the first floor. The dining room, ideal for entertaining, leads through to the sitting room. The sitting room features a centrally positioned fireplace, enjoys a triple aspect, and provides access to the gardens.

Also accessed from the hallway are the kitchen breakfast room and snug. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a range of units, offers space for a dining table, and provides direct access to the gardens. The cosy snug has room for comfortable armchairs and is well appointed with bookshelves. From here, there is access to the utility room. The utility and laundry room offers practical space for managing day to day household tasks and connects through to the garage and workshop, an area that could be repurposed subject to the necessary permissions.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom. There is also a large family shower room, which could be reconfigured to include a bath if desired.

Outside

The property sits within grounds of just over 0.9 acres. Surrounding the home are level lawns and well stocked flowerbeds, providing seasonal colour throughout spring and summer. Mature hedges and trees enclose the boundaries, offering a high degree of privacy. There is ample parking on the driveway and in the parking area, along with access to the garage and workshop. A further large lawn and a wilder section of garden extend away from the house, offering the potential to create more formal gardens or simply enjoy the natural setting. There is also a greenhouse for keen gardeners.

Overall, this delightful non listed home offers excellent potential for families or those seeking country living, with a truly charming setting and location.

Location
Lyes Green is a pretty hamlet on the edge of Corsley village. Corsley is a highly regarded village on the northern edge of the Longleat Estate, offering a peaceful rural setting with excellent access to nearby towns and amenities. Formed of several small hamlets, the village has a welcoming community feel and is home to an excellent primary school along with three well loved public houses.

Both Frome (3 miles) and Warminster (41⁄2 miles) provide a wide selection of independent shops, restaurants, theatres and sports facilities, as well as strong state schooling. The historic city of Bath, approximately 20 miles to the north, offers an exceptional range of cultural attractions, fine dining and high quality shopping, while Salisbury, about 25 miles to the east, provides further amenities and heritage interest. The area is well served by respected private schools, including those in Bath, Bruton and Warminster.

Communications are excellent. Westbury (4 miles) and Bath offer regular mainline rail services to London Paddington, while Warminster provides a direct connection to London Waterloo. Bristol International Airport, around 30 miles away, offers a wide choice of domestic and international flights.

For leisure, the region is rich in opportunities: Golf at Orchardleigh, Frome and Warminster; Premiership rugby in both Bath and Bristol; and horse racing at Bath, Salisbury, Wincanton and Taunton. Local countryside and the Longleat Estate offer superb riding, while nearby Shearwater Lake provides sailing and waterside recreation.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,561 sq ft

Acreage:
0.9 Acres

Directions
The property is located in the centre of Lyes Green just opposite from the old Cross Keys pub.

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Additional Info
The property is on private drainage which will need updating/upgrading.