Property description

A charming equestrian smallholding set in a peaceful setting on the edge of Longleat with direct outriding on to the Estate, a period non-listed three bedroom farmhouse, a detached studio, stables yard and in all 26 acres. EPC Rating D.

DESCRIPTION A period three bedroom farmhouse tucked away at the end of a tree lined driveway, with a range of outbuildings, paddocks and stables. The range of versatile outbuildings are suitable for many types of use and would suit a busy family or someone wishing to combine home and business premises. A well-equipped courtyard of enclosed stables offer the space for up to 18 horses, with some larger foaling boxes. The land is gently undulating and is divided into paddocks with a central track giving direct access over the land to the woods beyond.

THE ACCOMMODATION A pretty stone and tiled entrance porch leads to the wooden front door opening into the sitting and dining rooms that are combined into one larger room. At one end the sitting area has exposed beams and a stone fireplace with a wooden laminate floor. The dining area has a red brick fireplace with a wood burning stove inset. An open staircase rises to the first floor. There are steps down to the kitchen/breakfast room, which has windows to the side and rear. It is fitted with a range of white wall and floor cabinets with a built-in electric oven and hob. To the rear of the kitchen is a rear lobby with a utility room and boot room with a separate downstairs cloakroom.

The first floor accommodation comprises of a double room with a fireplace, exposed beams and view of the gardens to the front. There is a single bedroom also enjoying views to the front. A family bathroom, with a white suite completes the first floor accommodation.

The master bedroom suite is on the second floor and offers a Velux window to the front and a dormer window to the rear, an en-suite bathroom and a separate dressing room.


THE OUTBUILDINGS A detached two storey building consisting of four rooms, and a cloakroom that could be an office suite, annexe or workshop, subject to the necessary consents. A mobile home, with planning consent sits in the corner of the gardens.

An excellent stable yard arranged in an enclosed courtyard, with 18 stables of block built construction, with power and light. There are some larger foaling boxes, feed room and undercover grooming/wash area.

A lean-to hay barn measuring 8.667 x 4.369m sits to the rear of the yard.

There is a four bay open barn suitable for storage. An old metal Dutch barn lies in a corner of the field at the end of the track and could provide further storage for hay or vehicles.


THE GARDENS The pretty gardens lie to the front of the house and are planted with a variety of mature shrubs and bushes.

THE LAND The land is undulating and slopes gently in some places and surrounds the property. The majority of the land lies to the rear, and provide direct access into Longleat. Arranged into stock-proof paddocks, enclosed by mature hedges providing excellent shelter. A track leads through the land with access into the woods beyond. This provides a safe and direct access onto the woods and network of quiet lanes.

LOCATION Set in open countryside between the Longleat Estate and the town of Warminster, the property provides a super opportunity to develop and enhance this well located smallholding to suit the new owners requirements. Warminster has an excellent range of shopping and leisure facilities from a recently built Waitrose supermarket, many high street shops and some more individual shops selling clothes, antiques and a other goods. There is a railway station with a link to London. Connections to the A36 and A303 are good with Bath, Bristol and Salisbury all within a commutable distance. Local schooling is good with Warminster having well respected Private and State schools, Westbury, Frome, Bath and Salisbury also have a good range of schools for all ages. Excellent leisure pursuits can be found on Salisbury Plain, Longleat, Cley Hill, Shearwater and Stonehenge.

Property Features :

• Three bedroom farmhouse
• Period fireplaces and beams
• Detached two storey studio
• Courtyard of 18 stables
• Further outbuildings