Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Black Dog Farm, Westbury, a cozy and compact detached type home with 7 bed in the BA13 4AE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £797,500 and a rental potential of £5,184 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
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This beautifully proportioned and substantial grade II listed 7 bedroom farmhouse is set in its own grounds in a rural setting on the borders of Wiltshire and Somerset. The original property was built around 1640 with the front extension built in 1760 and a further extension to the rear in 2004. The property has many period features and spacious well appointed rooms. On the ground floor the delightful hall leads to the living room and dining room at the front. In the mid section is the farmhouse style kitchen and study/office. The new extension to the rear houses the morning room, games/family room, utility, cloakroom, rear hall and boot room. A beautiful cantilevered staircase leads from the front hall to the galleried landing with a skylight providing abundant natural light. There are two good sized bedrooms to the front both with nicely fitted en-suite bathrooms. There is a further double bedroom in the mid section with an en-suite shower room, and a fourth bedroom currently used as a sewing room. Two further double bedrooms are located to the rear, both with en-suites. There is a further double bedroom on the top floor and a large walk-in attic. Steps lead from the front hall to the cellar. The property has gardens to the front, side and rear and the total plot is approximately one acre. A five bar gate leads to a gravelled drive giving vehicular access to a parking area and a separate building providing 3 garages/workshops. Behind this is a large fruit cage. Other out buildings include a greenhouse, granary and dilapidated piggery. The formal garden has lawn and ornamental pond with stream, gravelled paths, patio and kitchen garden. The property is situated on the A36 between Warminster, Frome and Westbury. Further farmland of up to 13.5 acres and a range of farm buildings and farm yard are available by separate negotiation. This special property needs internal viewing to appreciate all it has to offer.
Entrance Hall
A delightful cantilevered curved Bath stone stair case catches the eye as soon as one enters the house. The hall has a beautiful tiled floor with inset door mats to each room and decorative coving.
Living Room - 16' 10'' x 14' 3 (5.14m x 4.34m) max
Well proportioned room with Bath stone open fireplace, decorative coving, and a sash window to the front with shutters. Carpet.
Dining room - 15' 8'' x 14' 4 (4.77m x 4.38m)
Double aspect sash windows to the front and side overlooking the grounds. Portland stone open fireplace. Fitted bookcase and cupboard in alcove. Carpet and decorative coving.
Study/Office - 14' 5'' x 11' 11 (4.40m x 3.63m)
This lovely room is situated in the oldest part of the house and has an original exposed beam. Sash window to the side and carpet. There is plumbing available to create an en-suite if desired.
Kitchen - 14' 5'' x 12' 0 (4.39m x 3.67m)
Lovely farmhouse style kitchen with exposed wood beams, tiled floor and Bath stone fireplaces, one housing a gas fired AGA which provides hot water. Range of bespoke wall and floor units with laminate worktops, Belfast style sink and mixer tap. Inset 4 burner gas hob with double electric oven under. Casement window to the side. Walk in larder. Recessed LED lighting. Steps down to the morning room.
Morning Room - 16' 11'' x 11' 11 (5.16m x 3.62m)
French doors to rear courtyard and casement window to the side. Tiled floor Recessed LED lights. Doors to utility room and rear hall.
Utility Room - 12' 2'' x 7' 7 (3.72m x 2.30m)
Casement window to the rear and door providing side access. Laminate worktop with inset Belfast style sink with mixer tap. Plumbing for appliances. Tiled floor. LED lighting.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Mirrored cupboard housing gas fired boiler and storage cupboard under. Casement window and tiled floor.
Rear Hall
Tiled floor, door to rear porch/boot room and to family room. Stairs to first floor.
Family Room/Games Room - 17' 5'' x 11' 10 (5.30m x 3.61m)
Casement windows to the side and rear. Vinyl floor. Recessed LED lights. Plumbing available for fitting an en-suite if desired.
Rear Porch/Boot room
Windows to three sides and door to rear courtyard.
First Floor Landing
A cantilevered curving staircase leads up to a galleried landing with skylight providing abundant natural light. Carpet. The landing leads on via a corridor to the rear landing. A door and stairs lead to the second floor.
Bedroom One - 17' 8'' x 12' 6 (5.38m x 3.81m) max
This double aspect room has sash windows to the front and side with shutters and lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Fireplace, carpet and fitted wardrobe.
En-Suite - 7' 9'' x 5' 8 (2.35m x 1.73m)
Fitted with a white suite comprising bath with electric shower over. Pedestal hand wash basin. Low level WC. Wall and floor tiles. Recessed spot lights. Wood sash window with window seat to the front.
Bedroom Two - 16' 11'' x 12' 11 (5.15m x 3.93m)
Sash windows to the front with shutters and lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Fireplace (boarded off) and carpet. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - 7' 9'' x 5' 9 (2.37m x 1.75m)
Fitted with a white suite comprising Jacuzzi bath with electric shower over. Pedestal hand wash basin. Low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Wall and floor tiles with inset mirror over the bath. Recessed spot lights & extractor fan.
Bedroom Three - 14' 6'' x 11' 12 (4.43m x 3.65m)
Exposed beams. Casement window to the side with shutters and lovely views over the garden. Carpet and recessed lighting.
En-Suite - 6' 12'' x 4' 11 (2.13m x 1.50m) L-shaped
Fitted with a white suite comprising Pedestal hand wash basin. Low level WC. Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Part tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Four
This room is currently used as a sewing room. Sash windows to the side with shutters. Built in wardrobe and recessed spot lights. We understand there is plumbing for an en-suite if desired.
Rear Landing
A corridor leads from the front to rear landing with storage cupboard and airing cupboard housing a hot water tank. A sun tube provides natural light to the rear landing. Carpet
Bedroom Five - 17' 6'' x 12' 3 (5.33m x 3.74m)
This double aspect room has casement windows to the side and rear. Recessed LED lighting. Carpet and coving. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - 8' 11'' x 8' 1 (2.73m x 2.47m)
Fitted with a white suite comprising Jacuzzi bath with hand held mixer shower. Hand wash basin in vanity unit with cupboard under. Bidet & low level WC. Fully tiled corner shower with curved glass screens and electric shower. Part tiled walls and carpet. Recessed LED lights. Casement window to the rear.
Bedroom Six - 13' 9'' x 11' 11 (4.20m x 3.64m) max
Casement windows to the side and rear. Recessed LED lights. Carpet & coving. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - 8' 2'' x 3' 4 (2.50m x 1.01m)
Fitted with a white suite comprising pedestal hand wash basin. Low level WC. Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Recessed spot lights. Extractor fan and heated towel rail.
Second Floor Landing
Stairs lead up to the second floor landing which in turn leads to the 7th bedroom and the walk in attic.
Bedroom Seven - 14' 3'' x 11' 8 (4.35m x 3.56m) max
Dormer window to the side with rural views. Built in wardrobe and airing cupboard. Recessed spot lights and carpet. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - 7' 5'' x 6' 0 (2.25m x 1.83m)
Fitted with a white suite comprising hand wash basin in vanity unit. Low level WC. Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Wall and floor tiles. Sky light and spot lights. Storage cupboards
Attic
Large walk in attic space accessed directly off the second floor landing, which is boarded. Windows to the gable ends.
Cellar
Stairs lead from the front hall to the cellar which is under the oldest part of the house. It can also be accessed via external access doors.
Outside
The property is set back from the road by an area of tarmac and sits on an area of approximately one acre with gardens to the front, side and rear. There is a pedestrian access gate and path leading through the hedge to the front door. The front garden is enclosed and laid to lawn. To the side a 5 bar gate leads to a gravelled parking area which leads on round the the rear of the property and the garage/workshop block. To the side of the property is a beautiful landscaped formal garden with patio and a lawn intersected by gravel paths and a stream leading to an ornamental pond. There is also a substantial kitchen garden and hedge boundaries. There is a further garden to the rear where the piggery (dilapidated), greenhouse and granary can be found. A beach hedge forms the rear of the property and a large fruit cage is also located to the rear of the garages.
Workshops/Garages
Detached block providing 3 large garages/workshops each with doors to the front, power and light.
Area
The property is situated in a rural location on the A36 between Westbury, Warminster and Frome close to the Somerset Wiltshire border, close to the sought after village of Chapmanslade which has a thriving community, local school, church and public house. The house is surrounded by unspoilt countryside and woodland that offers many delightful rural walks and opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as golf, horse riding and fishing, Both Warminster and Frome provide good shopping facilities, local schools and other amenities including hospital and railway stations. There is a main line rail connection to London (Paddington), Bristol, Wales and the South West from Westbury station and the A36/A350 offers swift access to the M4 and A303. Bristol International airport is also just a 45 minute drive away. Frome is an attractive market town with a thriving town centre with many amenities, including a wide range of local and individual shops, a twice weekly market, banks, post office, two theatres, a number of music venues, a cinema, pubs and restaurants, a new local hospital, supermarkets. There is a Leisure Centre with swimming pool and the usual facilities. There are a number of good private schools nearby including All Hallows Prep School and Downside. Millfield, Wells Cathedral and Kings Bruton Schools are all within 40 minutes drive. Bath also has a good selection of private schools including King Edwards School. Babington House the private members club is approximately 10 miles distant. Nearby is the well renowned Longleat Estate and a number of national trust properties including Stourhead. The stunning Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 16 miles distant, which is home to elegant buildings, amazing museums and ancient hot springs, offering a wealth of cultural experiences to enjoy.
Services
Private spring fed water supply and private drainage system. Mains gas, electricity and telephone.
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Tax band F
59,118 sqm plot
