Location

Blue Vein is a pretty hamlet situated just up from Kingsdown and the village of Box. There is a small collection of pretty period properties and an old toll house surrounded by glorious countryside and open fields.

Local amenities include Kingsdown Golf Course, swimming at Ashley Wood as well as livery and stables nearby. There are a number of excellent public houses nearby including the King's Arms at Monkton Farleigh, the Long Arms at South Wraxall and the Fox at Broughton Gifford.

The village of Box (1 mile approx.) is close by, providing local amenities, including shops, cafes and local primary school.

A further range of amenities for one's daily needs, including alternative schools, can be found nearby in Corsham (approx. 3.8 miles) and Bradford on Avon (approx. 4.8 miles).

The World Heritage city of Bath, famed for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture, is approximately 5.5 miles distant. Bath has a comprehensive range of business, education, entertainment and cultural facilities as well as a mainline rail links to Bristol (journey time approx. 15 minutes) and London Paddington (journey time approx. 90 minutes). Chippenham railway station is within 9 miles and also provides mainline links to Paddington and Bristol.

All distances are obtained from Google maps.

Description

This charming detached Grade II listed former farmhouse enjoys a private setting backing onto open fields and countryside in the hamlet of Blue Vein. The property enjoys just over 2,100 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two floors in the main house with a further 590 sq ft in the annexe coach house.

On entering the property there is an enclosed entrance porch to the front leading into the dining hall. This has a feature gas fired effect wood burners, flagstone floors and a dual aspect. Leading off is a snug to one side with secondary staircase and the sitting room to the other. There is also a door and step up to the rear entrance hall, which enjoys access to a utility/cloak room. The sitting room also boasts a feature fireplace with inset "Jet Master" grate, exposed beams and mullion windows. There is also access to a small office area with views onto the rear garden. Off the sitting room is the kitchen/breakfast room. This is fitted out with a a range of units complemented by granite work surfaces and a feature Aga. There is space for a large dining table also.

To the first floor are the bedrooms, which comprise of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is the opportunity to use one as a principal suite making bedroom four a dressing room or study. There are pleasant views from all the bedrooms.

Annexe/Coach House

The property has the benefit of an annexe coach house, which has its own entrance, kitchen, shower room and large reception/main room. This has a vaulted ceiling, practical tiled floors and feature wood burner (not tested). This makes for an ideal creative space, party barn or possible accommodation.

Outside

The property is a approached off a gravel track where a five bar gates leads into a large parking/turning area. Here there is access to the formal gardens and paddock. Also in this area is the large double car port, outbuildings (three separate spaces each with double doors) and the former stables (ideal storage). The gardens are well stocked and benefit from traditional planting to the front as well as seating areas and a level lawn. A wisteria covered trellis leads around to the side where the coach house is located, which in turn opens up into the rear garden. This is mainly laid to lawn attractively enclosed by stone walling. To the side of the the rear garden is the large level paddock, which amounts to just over 1.75 acres and enjoys some mature trees, and all enclosed by quality post and rail fencing.

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