Frankleigh, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15

A light and welcoming Grade II listed farmhouse with 17th century origins, which was extended in the 18th century and again in the 19th century. The most recent additions were designed by Bath architect Watson Bertram Fell in 2008 leading to the addition of a kitchen/breakfast room and remodelling of the second floor. The front entrance opens onto a reception hall with a flagstone floor. This leads on one side to a family room with a large stone fire surround and log burner. To the other side of the hall is a study with wooden floor and stone fire surround. Both study and family room windows have period wood shutters. Also leading off the hall is the cloakroom, the drawing room and the dining room. The drawing room has a parquet floor, open stone fireplace and bay window with a central glazed door leading to the garden. The kitchen has high-quality cabinetry with integrated appliances, a substantial black granite worktop and an AGA electric cooker. The kitchen opens on to a spacious breakfast room with French doors and windows opening onto the garden. Off the kitchen is a utility room with various appliances, storage and a plant room. The principal bedroom has a bay window looking out onto the garden and a contemporary en suite bathroom with natural stone tiling and walk in Matki shower. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor provides two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. For guests entering the property through the electric gates into the secure parking area, there is a further entrance under an ornate cast iron and lead canopy.

The Cottage has recently been refurbished to a high standard. On the ground floor there is a kitchen with integrated appliances and quartz tops, a reception room with dining and sitting areas. The first floor offers two bedrooms with a Juliet balcony and far-reaching rural views, plus a shower room. Adjoining the cottage is a converted bakery used for accommodation, however, more recently as a design studio/office. It has the original ovens and large fire surround and would benefit from refurbishment.

Additional outbuildings include a block of five stables, three bay garage/ store, garden tool shed and a Gabriel Ash cedar greenhouse. The land comprises two fields close to the Par 3 course at Cumberwell Park Golf Club. The fields currently produce silage and hay. Frankleigh Farm is approached at the end of a long lane with a turning area in front of the house, with electric gates leading into a large secure gravel parking area. Surrounding the house are approximately 1.5 acres of stunning gardens which have been radically redesigned and landscaped. There are beautiful formal beds and lawn areas in the close vicinity of the house, as well as an orchard, wilder areas and woodland paths. The adjacent field can be accessed directly from the garden.

Frankleigh Farm is the only property accessed from a long lane known historically as the “Bath Road” which leads off the main road between Bath and Bradford on Avon. The property's land borders Cumberwell Park Golf Club with 45 holes (recently awarded 4* by Golf World) and is 1 mile away from the charming town of Bradford-on-Avon which has a full range of shops and amenities. There is also direct access to a network of bridle and foot paths for walks. The City of Bath, a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman history is approximately 5 miles away (15 minutes by car). It enjoys a variety of cultural, business and recreational facilities along with excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors plus two universities. These include Prior Park, Monkton Combe, King Edwards school, The Royal High School for girls and Kingswood, as well as Marlborough, Millfield and St Mary's Calne further afield. There is a regular rail service to London Paddington (journey time of 90 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time of 15 minutes).