Property for sale in Chippenham SN14, 5 Bedroom

Description White Leas is an impressive and substantial wing of Sopworth Manor, a beautiful historic Grade II Listed village house which dates back to the 1700s and was sub-divided into three properties over five decades ago. The property is set within a secluded position in the very heart of the village down a quiet no-through lane and adjacent to the 13th Century Church. There are ample period features throughout including stone mullion windows and generously proportioned rooms with excellent ceiling height.

The accommodation extends in all to 3,013 . And is arranged over three floors comprising on the ground floor of two large formal reception rooms with open fireplaces and a spacious fitted kitchen/dining room with utility room off and cloakroom off the entrance hall. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a shower room whilst the master bedroom has a feature fireplace and en-suite with roll top bath. The top floor has three further bedrooms and bathroom.

The grounds and gardens are of particular note, extending to approximately a third of an acre and arranged to the side and rear, the gardens comprise of well stocked colourful flower beds, charming rose garden, lawns and patios. A gated driveway off Church Lane provides private parking and leads to a useful garage.

Situation The pretty unspoilt Cotswold village of Sopworth is situated amidst some delightful countryside within the Conservation Area close to the Gloucestershire border in the heart of Beaufort Country. Sopworth is about 6 miles south west of Tetbury and 6 miles west of Malmesbury. The village, which is set close to the heart of the Badminton Estate, has many fine old houses and cottages, most of which will have formed part of the Estate at some point. As such the village is largely protected by the surrounding park and farmland. Within striking distance are popular villages such as Sherston, which has a wide range of amenities, Westonbirt with its excellent school and renowned arboretum and Didmarton with a popular pub. For shopping, Tetbury provides two supermarkets, many antique shops and fine food outlets. Bristol, Bath and Cirencester are within 23,19 and 18 miles respectively.

The surrounding countryside provides a wonderful source of walks and opportunities to ride. Sopworth adjoins Badminton Estate, the home of the Duke of Beaufort and the venue of the Badminton Horse Trials. There is a small golf course at Westonbirt and an outstanding course at Minchinhampton. For children of school age there is Rose Hill Westonbirt prep school about 3 miles away and Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton.