Property Summary
An early eighteenth-century Grade II listed stone built detached property located in the Wiltshire village of Hilperton, near to the centre of the village, packed with period features including stone mullion windows, ceiling beams, and with beautiful enclosed gardens, wood framed car port and driveway accessed via electric double gates. The property has four reception rooms, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, large principal bedroom suite with dressing room, two further bedrooms and attic (currently used as a bedroom). The property has gas central heating.
The reception hall has a leaded stone mullion window overlooking the front and two leaded stone mullion windows on the left side overlooking the gardens. This leads into the kitchen which has leaded windows and oak wall and base mounted units with granite work surfaces and splash-backs, and a breakfast bar. There is a stainless steel Neff oven and microwave with pyrolytic self-cleaning function, Neff electric induction hob, dishwasher and Miele built in fridge. The kitchen opens into a lovely dining room with parquet oak flooring, ceiling beam and leaded windows. Double doors lead into the living room with oak window seating, a stone open fireplace and leaded stone mullion windows. There is a further reception room, downstairs w/c shower room with power shower and sitting room overlooking the gardens, leaded windows and French doors to the garden room which has double glazed windows to the front and back overlooking the gardens and an exposed stone wall.
Upstairs there is a spacious principal bedroom with stone mullion windows, dressing room with built in wardrobes, dressing table and cupboards and en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms with stone mullion windows overlooking the garden and a family bathroom with white bathroom suite. On the second floor is an attic room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. There is an opening to loft storage and further access to the adjacent attic.
Outside the house is approached through secure remote electric gates with a shared tarmac driveway leading up to the garaging and parking area. (The driveway is only shared with one neighbour.) There is a wood framed car port. The gardens are enclosed by stone walling, fencing and mature hedging, and are very private. There are extensive lawns, and a series of garden rooms with patio areas, brick pathways, a pergola, a secluded Italianate pond and water feature. There is also a garden shed with light and power.
The house is situated in the old part of Hilperton, an ancient village mentioned in the Domesday Book. There is a garage with small shop and post office a mile away, and an excellent Nepalese pub within walking distance. There are excellent walks along the Kennet and Avon canal towards Bradford on Avon or Semington. The historic town of Bradford on Avon is 3 miles away, and Bath with its extensive range of restaurants and shops is 11 miles away. The primary school in Hilperton is rated “Good” by Ofsted and Bath has many well respected schools, private and state.
Tenure: Freehold
Utilities: Gas, Electricity
Drainage: Main
Local Authority: Wiltshire
Council Tax: Band G