Bradford-on-avon, BA15

Inwoods Barn is an attractive stone built barn conversion having been restored to create a wonderful country house. A major benefit is that it is not Listed. Constructed generations ago of random stone under a clay pan tiled roof, mullion windows and sympathetic extensions have been added to create this substantial family home. The double doors of the arched entrance hall opens into the central double height great hall; a wonderful and impressive entertaining space. A large fireplace at one end creates a focal point for the sitting area; the dining area has the benefit of double doors opening directly out onto the garden terrace, perfect for summer dining, all under the high ancient A-frame beams of the original old barn.

The L-shape kitchen is a wonderful feature of this home also with an exposed A-frame ceiling. The handmade kitchen is by the famous kitchen company, Smallbone, and has been well designed to give an impression of a freestanding kitchen including larder cupboards and a central island. As well as integrated appliances, there is also a two oven Aga adding to the ambience of this comfortable wing of the house. The dining area is perfect for entertaining with double doors opening onto the garden and the sitting are is centred around a Bath stone fireplace with a ‘Jetmaster’ open fire. Adjacent is a large utility/boot room with a glazed atrium window, plus access to the side garden. A large home office, snug, cloakroom and walk-in storage cupboard is perfect for those who work from home; with its own entrance, it was planned to be self-contained accommodation if desired.

One wing of Inwoods Barn comprises of two floors with two bedrooms and a bathroom on each floor. On the opposite side is a galleried landing above the great hall leading to the principal bedroom suite of sitting area, dressing area, bedroom and bathroom.

Outside

A tree-lined drive leads to the original farmyard, now a spacious private drive sweeping around the front paved and cobbled entrance to the house. To the side, raised flowerbeds border the parking area in front of stone outbuildings providing two garage spaces and a side storeroom. A more modern three bay stone garage also provides a first floor attic room and wood store to the rear, so plenty of space for three cars as well as storage. The drive continues to double gates and a pretty orchard garden, enclosed by stonewalling and beech hedging. This is a charming area with a semi-circular flowerbed and seating area overlooking the paddock and the wonderful countryside view beyond. The garden to the rear is enclosed by stonewalling and includes a terrace running the length of the house bordered by seasonal planting to create a soft division to the level lawn. The garden wraps around the side where mature trees stand proud and dry stone walling separates the paddocks of just under 7 acres; the far-reaching views are super.

Situation

Farleigh Wick is located in a wonderful countryside position between Bath and the picturesque Bradford on Avon. This riverside market town is just 2.7 miles and has a wonderful array of independent local shops, boutiques and restaurants, as well as a good secondary school and a very handy railway station. Bath is just 5.5 miles and offers a wide variety of leisure, cultural and business amenities plus excellent schools in both the state and private sector. Communication links are good, with a regular mainline rail service from Bath Spa to London Paddington. From Bath, there is easy access to Inwoods Barn along the A4 and is a pleasant drive just above the popular village of Bathford and next to pretty Monkton Farleigh.

Additional Information

Services: Mains connected electric, water. Private drainage. Oil heating.

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Band F.

Vendor’s Note: We understand the building is not Listed.