Foxley, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16

Foxley Barn is a beautifully presented Cotswold stone barn located on the edge of the desirable small village of Foxley overlooking unspoilt countryside.
The building dates back to the early 17th century but is not listed. Foxley Barn was converted into a country house in 2008, offering versatile accommodation ideal for family living and entertaining. It is presented to a high standard with double glazing throughout, underfloor heating and modern insulation.
The front door opens onto the central hallway with a corridor leading to a wide oak staircase and the wonderful full-height dining hall with a wood burner. Beyond this is the kitchen/breakfast room with an electric Intelligent Aga and module and stunning views across the valley. A small boot room leads to the back door. On the other side of the dining hall is the beautiful drawing room with open fireplace. Across the terrace from the kitchen is a home office/studio.
In the wing at the far end of the house is the main guest bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk-in shower. Next door is a further bedroom with en suite shower room. Following the corridor back towards the entrance hallway is a large family room/library with wood burner.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom overlooking the garden and countryside beyond with en suite bathroom and walk-in shower. Overlooking the courtyard is a further bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk-in shower. On the second floor there is a bedroom and bathroom.
At the far end of the house is a secure garage with storage above.

Gardens and Grounds:
The house is approached from the village lane along a drive that rises past the tennis court into the spacious gravel courtyard beside the main house and office/studio. There are private terraces, flower borders and grass areas, all with country views. The grounds are predominantly southwest-facing, ideal for outside dining and entertaining. To the side of the home office is a log/bin store and a carport at the rear. There are also two garden sheds.

Services:
Mains water, private drainage, and air source heat pump heating. EV charging point. Ultrafast broadband available.

Shopping: Malmesbury for everyday shopping and Primary Care Centre. Waitrose and Aldi stores. Sherston has a Coop food store with post office, wine shop, hairdressers, garden centre and doctors' surgery. Tetbury, Chippenham, Bath, Cirencester, and Swindon are easily accessible.

Trains: Chippenham Station – London Paddington 70 minutes, Bath 11 minutes and Bristol Temple Meads 25 minutes. Kemble Station - Paddington 75 minutes.
Motorway: M4 Jct 17 at Chippenham/Cirencester.
School: Education is first-class with excellent state and independent schools, many offering a daily bus. Malmesbury School is excellent (OFSTED states teaching standard is exceptionally high). Meanwhile, local private schools include Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt, Wycliffe, and St Mary's Calne.
Excellent walking and cycling network of footpaths, including Westonbirt Arboretum, roads and bridleways with the Wiltshire Cycleway passing through Foxley.
Racing: Cheltenham, Newbury, and Bath.
Eventing, polo and trail hunting in the locality.
Golf courses: Minchinhampton, Bowood, Castle Combe and Oaksey.
Water Sports: Cotswold Water Park and Nature Reserve.

Distances:
Malmesbury 2 miles | Sherston 3.5 miles | M4 Jct 17 6 miles | Tetbury 7 miles | Chippenham 10 miles (London Paddington 70 minutes) | Cirencester 14.6 miles | Kemble station 11.7 miles (London Paddington 75 minutes) | Bath 26 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).