Location

Manningford Bruce is a charming Wiltshire hamlet set in the heart of the Pewsey Vale, characterised by rolling countryside and unspoilt downland.

The area has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is an excellent garden centre and cafe at nearby Woodborough, a great local pub at Bottlesford (The Seven Stars Inn) and the village lies conveniently close to Pewsey and the market town of Marlborough, which has a Waitrose supermarket and also provides a wide range of boutique shops, services and leisure facilities. The larger regional centres of Bath, Salisbury, Newbury and Swindon provide a wider range of services.

Communications are excellent with a railway station at Pewsey providing a regular service to London Paddington (approximately 67 minutes), while junction 15 of the M4 lies approximately 19 miles away. Crossrail connects London Paddington to The City of London.

Educational facilities are well-renowned with nearby schools including St. Francis School, Pinewood, Marlborough College, St John’s of Marlborough, St Mary’s Calne, St. Margaret’s and Dauntsey's. Brambles is an award-winning outdoor nursery in Rushall (2 miles).

There are many recreational facilities within the area, including golf at Marlborough and Upavon, together with fishing on the popular Rivers Kennett and Avon. In addition there are many opportunities in the area for riding and walking with the close proximity of footpaths, Salisbury Plain and the Marlborough Downs.

Description

MANNINGFORD BRUCE HOUSE
The property is Grade II listed, being of architectural merit, constructed of brick under a Keymer traditional clay tiled roof. Originally dating back to the late 18th century, the house was extended in the early 19th century.

Internally the property offers well-appointed accommodation. The sitting room and drawing room both face south-west and lie off the elegant reception hall. Both have bay windows, giving the rooms a light and airy feel. Along the central hall running to the fabulous kitchen, there is a study, the dining room (currently a further study) with French doors opening out onto the terrace, a family room and a large cloakroom with WC. There is also a superb utility/boot room with a further WC. One of the defining rooms of the house is the well-appointed, double height kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. This room is well laid out giving a generous eating area and also has the benefit of two sets of French doors leading out onto the garden.

Over the first floor is a generous landing with steps leading up to the principal bedroom, with adjoining dressing room and bathroom. On the far side of the landing is a well-appointed guest bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms (two doubles and one single) share two further bathrooms. On the second floor are two attic rooms, one of which could be used as a further bedroom.

THE COACH HOUSE
Lying to the west of the house and well screened, is the single storey brick built Coach House. The property is independent from the main house and enjoys its own garden and separate entrance off Church Lane.

In brief, internally, the property comprises of hall, sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a large family bathroom. The Coach House is ancillary to the main house and as such the space would make an ideal home office, studio or gym as well as providing extra accommodation for family and friends.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The formal gardens to Manningford Bruce House are found to the north and south of the property, comprising of well-manicured lawns set in a part walled garden with well-stocked herbaceous borders. Within the garden is a brick and stone pavilion acting as a major focal point from the terrace and lawns beyond. There is extensive parking to the front of the house, whilst a large expanse of parkland-esque pasture, with a belt of woodland, stands to the south and east. The house also has its own private entrance to St Peter’s Church. In all, and including the Coach House, the property sits in approximately 5.58 acres.

Directions

SN9 6JW

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From Pewsey High Street, head south-west on the A345 towards Salisbury. After approximately two miles, having past the signs for Sharcott, Manningford Abbots and Manningford Bruce, take the next right into Church Lane (no-through road). The drive for Manningford Bruce House will be found on the right hand side and The Coach House has a separate access beyond.