Detached house for sale in Bradford-on-Avon BA15, 8 Bedroom

Summary: This fine example of a Grade II listed Georgian house with earlier origins stands in lovingly tended gardens and grounds including a large paddock. An attached cottage provides ancillary accommodation, alongside stables, garaging and ample stores. A pavilion with indoor swimming pool stands on the edge of the magnificent walled garden.

South Wraxall Lodge is a wonderful family home of a manageable size and is Grade II listed. It stands back from the village lane in a private setting with a lovely outlook over its beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. Approached via a gravel drive through some woodland and past the tennis court, the sense of arrival at the front of the house is impressive. The main faade is symmetrical with an attractive Tuscan portico protecting the front door.

The current owners bought South Wraxall Lodge in 1989 and following a sympathetic and holistic refurbishment, including re-wiring and re-plumbing, have maintained the house to a good standard. More recently, they have undertaken further maintenance works to the roof spaces and windows, improved some bathrooms and resurfaced the tennis court.

The main rooms including the drawing room, library and principal bedrooms have a southerly aspect overlooking the lawns and ha-ha to the paddock. Arranged around the central entrance hall with three main floors, the house is extremely welcoming, with well-appointed rooms of good proportions across the ground floor, including a drawing room, beautiful library with fitted bookshelves and dining room, located conveniently near the kitchen. The utility room and pantry are easily accessible off the kitchen, with a door out to a rear courtyard. The boot room and downstairs WC are located near the back door to the main yard and parking area.

The first and second floors provide ample bedroom accommodation with eight main rooms, some of which over the years have also served as playrooms and studies. There is a good balance of bath and shower rooms with five in total.

The cottage is attached to the side of the house with its own access from the rear yard and has a kitchen and sitting room with two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. It is currently configured to be independent but can be interconnected with the main house via a former doorway.

As shown on the floor plans, the outbuildings at South Wraxall Lodge provide plenty of storage for all needs, including machinery stores, garden stores, stables and garaging. They are largely located along the rear driveway and yard to the side of the house.

Approached down a gravel drive through the front gardens, dotted with magnificent mature trees, the house is well protected from village traffic and passers-by. The main drive continues past the front of the house to a yard with garaging and ample parking. A rear drive lined with outbuildings connects the house to the village to the north.

A stone-flagged terrace wraps around the south and west flanks of the house, guarding the wisteria clad south-facing faade. The grounds at South Wraxall Lodge provide a lovely balance of formal gardens, orchard, lawns and woodland. The immaculate walled garden has well-planted herbaceous borders, a rose walk, box borders, productive vegetable and cut flower beds and espaliered fruit trees.

The indoor swimming pool is located within the walled garden pavilion and has a shower and changing facilities. Sliding glass doors can be fully opened to create an immediate sense of connection to the stunning walled garden. The pool is heated by way of a heat exchanger located on the other side of the rear driveway.

The large paddock has separate road access with a metered water trough. It is currently let out for grass keep with a local farmer.

South Wraxall Lodge is set in approximately 8.5 acres of gardens and grounds, located within a Conservation Area on the southern side of Lower South Wraxall. The Longs Arms country pub in South Wraxall has won numerous awards, including Michelin. The peaceful and secluded setting provides a great opportunity to live and work from home within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and London.

Grade II listed, South Wraxall Lodge is one of two notable houses in Lower South Wraxall, situated 3 miles north of the historic town of Bradford-on-Avon which meets all day-to-day needs and has a renowned concert venue at the Wiltshire Music Centre, whilst the Georgian city of Bath and regional centre of Bristol provide further cultural and shopping facilities.

Mainline rail services are available at Chippenham to London Paddington (journey time from 69 minutes) and Warminster to London Waterloo (from 1 hour 55 minutes). The M4 (Junction 17,20 minutes) provides good road access to Central London and the w