Detached house for sale in Marlborough SN8, 5 Bedroom

Situated in a slightly elevated position on the edge of Great Bedwyn, Mirldown House occupies a fabulous spot with outstanding views of the
surrounding countryside. The house is a total surprise, appearing at first as a very pretty, traditional cottage which belies the more urban, sophisticated feel created by the contemporary
extension behind.

The current owners have extended the property with great imagination and the result is a most unexpected blend of old and new that feels
perfectly at ease with itself. The property is stylish and light with clean lines and space, at the same
time as being welcoming and warm with working fires and original beams. Mirldown House has the
advantage of not being listed.

The front part of the house is traditional in style with a sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room on either side of the entrance hall, which then leads through to the contemporary drawing room/living area. The accommodation flows extremely well,
and the drawing room leads round to a study area and large dining room, and in turn back to the kitchen. The drawing room is a mix of old and
new, with full-height windows as well as a working fire, and both the drawing room and dining room area are filled with natural light and look out over the garden. In the dining room sliding doors open onto the south-facing terrace.

The modern staircase leads up to a light-filled landing off which are three bedrooms and two bathrooms that are modern in style, and two further bedrooms and a family bathroom in
the older part of the house. The house has been designed with comfort and convenience in mind,
with rain-sensitive skylights on the upstairs landing and electric shutters and blinds in the high glass
windows in the bedrooms.

Mirldown House lies on the edge of Great Bedwyn, a hugely popular village with a thriving local community and fantastic local amenities including a village shop, post office, primary school, doctor’s
surgery, pub and tennis club, as well as a station providing a direct train service into London Paddington.

The village is surrounded on all sides by beautiful rolling countryside and lies on the edge of Savernake Forest. The Kennet & Avon Canal runs through the middle and the whole area is very
popular for walking and riding.

Nearby Hungerford offers a good range of shops including smaller independent stores and a number of cafes, restaurants and pubs, and there is a train service into London Paddington. In addition, the larger market towns of Newbury and
Marlborough offer an extensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.

There is an excellent choice of schools in the area including Great Bedwyn primary school, St Francis Pewsey, Horris Hill, Cheam, Marlborough College,
Downe House, Dauntsey’s and St John’s Marlborough.

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.68 acres and the setting is truly stunning. The
views are wonderful and there are no near neighbours, yet the village of Great Bedwyn is within walking distance offering a host of excellent
local amenities including a direct train service into London.

The property is approached up a farm track, and the entrance drive leads off this to a gravelled parking area by the house.

Mirldown House sits in the middle of its grounds and the gardens are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees and hedging, with wooded areas that are filled with daffodils in the Spring time.

The tennis court is tucked away at the side and in the grounds there is an attractive grade II listed kiln and a brick and tile shed, useful for storage.

There is a double garage with sliding wooden doors, and an adjoining large workshop which also houses the boiler. The oil tank is beside the workshop and is hidden away underground. In
addition there is a smaller brick outbuilding/storage shed.