Barn conversion for sale in Chippenham SN14, 5 Bedroom

Beaufort barn is a substantial barn conversion believed to have been built in the early 17th Century. The extensive accommodation is light and versatile and has undergone significant alterations by the current owners. The ground floor reception rooms comprise of an impressive drawing room with a large open fireplace set in exposed stone surround and wood burning stove. There is also a kitchen, breakfast room, dining room and conservatory, which is a superb space for relaxed family living especially with the views overlooking the adjoining countryside. There is a study, utility / boot room, and cloakroom all located on the ground floor.

Integrated into the ground floor accommodation is a wonderful games room with full size snooker table but suitable for a variety of uses. Attached to this room is a sauna and an indoor swimming pool.

On the first floor a wide landing leads to a master bedroom suite with dressing area and large stylish en-suite bathroom. A further four double bedrooms (1 en-suite) lead off the landing as well as a family bathroom and an airing cupboard.

Littleton Drew is a popular and pretty Cotswold village, on the edge of the Badminton Estate, surrounded by beautiful open countryside. It has an active community centred around the church (All Saints) and the village green. There is a regular bus service from the village serving the local area and Chippenham. Local amenities can be found in the neighbouring village of Acton Turville with its popular village shop, C of E Primary School and Fox & Hounds public house. There is a more comprehensive range of amenities available in the city of Bath, which is famous for its Georgian architecture. Bath city centre is only 13 miles to the South West and the regional centre of Bristol is only just over 18 miles away. The village lies equidistant from junctions 17 and 18 of the M4. Chippenham Station is 7.5 miles away providing a regular rail service to London Paddington. Secondary schooling can be found in Chippenham.

There are ample local sporting opportunities including a number of golf courses. The area has long been associated with equestrian pursuits, with National Hunt racing at Cheltenham and Newbury, polo at Westonbirt and Cirencester Park, hunting with the Beaufort, and horse trials at Badminton and Gatcombe. Gloucestershire is noted for its schools. Private schools within daily driving distance include Westonbirt, Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton, and the various schools in Cheltenham and Bath.

Electric gates open onto a wide gravelled driveway where there is ample parking for numerous cars as well as a double garage. Attached to the garage is a workshop and space for further garden storage. The gardens, mainly laid to lawn, boast a number of mature trees and are entirely enclosed by Cotswold stone walls.