Property description
A livestock farm of over 108 acres of pasture and arable capable land having a five bedroom farmhouse set in a wonderful location at the end of a long drive with panoramic views and a range of traditional and modern farm buildings.
DESCRIPTION A livestock farm of over 108 acres of pasture and arable capable land with a range of traditional and modern farm buildings. A five bedroom farmhouse has panoramic views set at the end of a long drive. The farm is set in a wonderful rural position between Trowbridge and Melksham and adjoining the Kennet & Avon Canal. There is good riding-out as there are a number of bridleways and lanes nearby.The traditional buildings have planning consent to convert to three dwellings, a detached two bedroom barn and a pair that are semi-detached and each also having two bedrooms. The more modern buildings include a very useful steel framed covered yard/store, a further lock up/workshop and three Dutch Barns. The land is registered under the Basic Payment Scheme and is subject to a Stewardship Scheme.
THE FARMHOUSE The five bedroom farmhouse was formerly two cottages and has been well maintained, enjoying glorious views and attractive gardens and grounds.
The farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wooden floor and wall cabinets with an electric oven, hob and extractor fan. The drawing room is enhanced by dual aspect windows and has a Bath stone fireplace and double doors opening to a sun room and on to the gardens. There is a good sized dining room adjacent to the kitchen which is linked to the kitchen by a conservatory, with a feature Victorian seep well, and this has super views of the gardens, pond and the fields beyond. There is a study, utility room and two downstairs cloakrooms.
On the first floor the master bedroom suite has spectacular countryside views and a balcony over- looking the gardens and fields. There is an en-suite shower room and fitted cupboards and additional eaves storage. There are four further double bedrooms and a bathroom with a separate toilet.
SWIMMING POOL The indoor swimming pool overlooks the gardens and has three pairs of double doors overlooking the gardens with a cloakroom, shower room and changing area. There is also a freestanding outdoor hot tub to complement the pool and entertaining area.
THE GARDENS The gardens are mature and well planted with an Orchard, selection of fruit trees and shrubs and a paved seating area, wildlife pond and a timber pergola. The gardens border the fields and offer a peaceful and private haven to enjoy this truly special spot. There are two timber stables on a concrete base with a hay and feed store.
THE LAND The land surrounds the house and buildings, it is all currently in pastures (mainly improved) and slopes gently northward. Whilst having been in grass for a number of years the lands clearly arable capable and the soil ranges from a loam corn brash xxx limestone at the south to a clayey loam changing to a silty/sandy loam at the northern end. The fields are mainly divided by mature hedges; Whaddon Lane forms the eastern boundary, the Kennet and Avon Canal runs the whole of the northern boundary and a hard green lane to the south, from which there are several access points.
LOCATION Hill Farm is located on the outskirts of the village of Hilperton between Trowbridge and Melksham. The entire northern boundary is formed by the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Hilperton is a large vibrant village and one of the most recent housing estates has a shopping area with a small supermarket, two takeaways and a pub, there is also a petrol station with convenience shop. There are two churches in the parish with one being at St Mary's in the nearby hamlet of Whaddon. Hilperton also has a Primary school, a village hall and a community centre. Trowbridge Rugby Club has new facilities in the village including meetings and functions rooms for hire. Other nearby schools include St Augustines, and John of Gaunt in Trowbridge, private schools such as Warminster School, Dauntsey's near Devizes, Stonar at Atworth.
Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire and has many national brand shops and supermarkets both in the vibrant town centre and at a number of edge of town retail parks. Trowbridge has a railway station and nearby Westbury has direct services to London Paddington. The cities of Bath and Salisbury are within commuting distance and the A303 (M3) and M4 are within easy reach.
There are many nearby sporting and recreation opportunities in the are including good equestrian facilities such as the West Wilts Equestrian Centre at nearby Holt. Hunting and pony club is with the Avon Vale. There is good riding out as there are a number of bridleways and lanes nearby with circuits to the nearby villages of Hilperton and Semington.
Property Features :
- 108 Acre Livestock Farm
- Pasture and Arable Capable
- Five Bedroom Farmhouse
- Panoramic Views. Long Private Drive
- Traditional and Modern Buildings
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