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Broughton Gifford, Melksham

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

3,800 sq ft

353 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Unique Character and Style with Privacy and Seclusion
  • Beautifully Landscaped Grounds with Tennis Court
  • Over 4800 ft2 With Seven Bedrooms and Five Bathrooms
  • Open Vaulted Living Space in Three Reception Rooms
  • Potential for Subdivision or Multi-Generational Living
  • Double Garage, Two Driveways and Ample Parking
  • Sought After Location In Village Conservation Area
  • About 1.5 Acres

Description

In the 19th century Bishop’s Seat was a barn for making hemp rope. A local farmer, Mr Bishop, built a cottage near the barn for his retirement in 1956 and named the property after himself. In 1980 the present owners renovated the barn into a highly individual dwelling and extended it to join the cottage. This established a secluded U-shaped home with high vaulted ceilings extensive wood cladding and an open plan feel, giving it unique character. There is a sauna and three of the bedrooms have ensuite loft bathrooms. The cottage, though now physically joined to the main building, can function as an independent annexe for guest accommodation or multi-generational living, with its own driveway and garage. The grounds are a delight of extensive lawns, wild areas, ponds, a “secret” walled garden and a woodland backdrop, plus a large south-facing kitchen terrace and a hard-surface tennis court. The double garage forms part of the main building, and there is space in the grounds for parking at least 10 cars..

Situation - Broughton Gifford is an historic and picturesque North Wiltshire village that is surrounded by open countryside and mentioned in the Domesday Book. There is a thriving village community with two pubs and a popular primary school along with a common with a cricket pitch and roaming sheep that hosts one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the area. A wide range of amenities is available in nearby Melksham (approx 2 miles west) and the market town of Bradford on Avon (approx 4 miles away). The city of Bath is some 11 miles away and is a World Heritage Site renowned for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture and wide range of cultural, business, shopping and leisure amenities. Communications are excellent with the nearby station at Chippenham (8 miles) offering a direct train service to London Paddington (journey time approx 70 mins) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time approx 30 mins). Junction 16 of the M4 is 12 miles north, and Bristol International Airport some 32 miles west.

Property Information - Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council

Services: water, electricity and drainage.

Council Tax: Band

EPC Rating: G

Brochures

Bishops Seat B Gifford 230524.pdf
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Broughton Gifford, Melksham

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  • Melksham Station1.6 miles
  • Bradford-on-Avon Station3.7 miles
  • Trowbridge Station3.7 miles
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Strakers, Corsham

6 High Street Corsham Wiltshire, SN13 0HB

Strakers, Corsham

The Corsham office was one of the first to be opened by Strakers and has been at the heart of the property market in the town for many years. It is a delightful office, full of character, situated very prominently at the entrance onto the charming High Street. Director, Matthew Stinson, who is based at the branch says “Corsham is such a fabulous town it is easy to see why people want to move here, and once here they are happy to stay and move within the town!

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