Pickwick End CORSHAM WILTSHIRE

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1 Pickwick End CORSHAM WILTSHIRE

2 PICKWICK END 23 PICKWICK CORSHAM WILTSHIRE SN13 0JB An impressive Georgian country house situated on the edge of a pretty market town. Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Library/Study, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, Cloakroom First Floor: Master Bedroom with en suite Shower Room, Guest Bedroom with en suite Shower Room, 2 further Bedrooms, walk-in Dressing Room, Family Bathroom, WC Second Floor: 2 Bedrooms, self-contained 1 Bedroom Apartment Outbuildings: Cellar, large Barn with mezzanine level and Double Garage 2

3 Situation Surrounded by some of the finest Wiltshire countryside and woodland, the historic wool town of Corsham has the benefit of many local amenities including schools, local markets, shops, post offices, churches, restaurants, inns and a leisure centre. There are excellent schools in both the state and private sectors including Stonar and Heywood Preparatory and Nursery Schools and Corsham Court hosts Bath Spa University s Postgraduate & Masters Art courses. With its diverse architecture and beautiful scenery Corsham has been the location for many films, television and photo shoots including the Harry Potter films and many period dramas. Corsham offers good access to the M4 at Junction 17 and is just over 4 miles from Chippenham train station, with high speed services to London Paddington (80 mins approx). Corsham lies just over 9 miles from the World Heritage City of Bath, famed for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture and offering a wide variety of cultural, leisure, sports and shopping facilities, along with a mainline rail link to London Paddington (journey time approx 90 mins) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time approx 15 mins). 3

4 Description Pickwick End is a fine example of a detached Georgian country house. Grade II listed and built around the mid-18th century, the home has attractive ashlar stone elevations under a stone-tiled roof. On arrival at the front of the house, the classic Georgian façade with its attractive symmetrical proportions creates a true sense of grandeur. This grandness continues inside, with a range of fine period features including sculpted fireplaces, corniced ceilings, sash windows with working shutters and exposed wooden floorboards. The elegantly-proportioned accommodation is arranged over 3 floors, amounting to around 5,277 sq ft. On the ground floor is an impressive entrance hall, with corner staircase to one end and doors leading off to the principal reception rooms. The drawing room offers an impressive fireplace and dual aspect windows allow daylight to flood in; the sitting room to the other side of the hall benefits from a similar but mirrored arrangement. The library has a fine flagstone floor and walls lined with almost floor-to-ceiling book cases. The dining room, also with an attractive stone floor and a handsome open fireplace, leads into the well-equipped kitchen with its range of base, drawer and wall units and useful access to the rear garden. A cellar with built-in wine bins can be accessed by a staircase off the entrance hall. To the first floor are the principal bedrooms including a master suite with en suite shower room, guest bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, a walk-in dressing room, cloakroom and family bathroom. To the second floor are two further double bedrooms. A door on the landing leads into a self contained 1-bedroom apartment with kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and bathroom. This area could be used in conjunction with the main house, or could potentially serve as a self-contained unit for staff or family. Pickwick End is an impressive family home conveniently positioned for access to the Georgian City of Bath, the M4 junction 17 and Chippenham station with its direct line to London Paddington. The market town of Corsham has a thriving high street and the attractive villages of Lacock and Castle Combe within easy reach. 4

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10 PICKWICK END Approx. Gross Internal Area Main House: 5277 Sq Ft Sq M Out Buildings: 1445 Sq Ft Sq M For identification only - Not to scale Barn Ground Floor Barn Mezzanine Second Floor Cellar Ground Floor First Floor Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 16/09/14 CF. Kingfisher Print and Design

11 Outside Pickwick End sits in the middle of its plot with gardens and grounds extending around all sides, amounting to just over half an acre in all. The property is approached via a tall gated entrance with stone pillars, opening onto a large gravel driveway that in turn leads down to a detached double garage. There are well tended lawns to the front with gravel pathways and a yew tree, as well as a number of shrubs and bushes. The careful landscaping cleverly reflects and amplifies the grandeur of the façade of the home. To the side of the property there is gated access which also provides leads to the barn. The barn, built with mellow stone elevation and a pretty stone tiled roof, offers around 1,445 sq ft of accommodation, principally on the ground floor. There is also an interesting mezzanine level and large storage void. The accommodation is divided between a workshop, cloakroom and double height main room and offers a degree of flexibility to its use. There is further potential for conversion (subject to the necessary permissions). The enclosed and secluded rear gardens are carefully structured, offering a large level lawn leading down to a greenhouse and composting area. There is also gated access into a formal garden area with tall hedges, well-stocked flowerbeds, focal points, specimen trees and shrubs as well as a flagstone terrace. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Tenure Freehold Services All mains services are connected. In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs) and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations (BPRs), please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order. Local Authority Wiltshire Council: Tel or Directions From Bath take the A4 London Road towards Chippenham, passing through Box village. Continue along the A4 in to Corsham and at the roundabout by the Hare & Hounds public house keep left continuing on the A4 (Bath Road). The property can be found on your left hand side with tall pillared gates a little way after the Middle wick turning. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills. 11

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