Terraced house for sale in New Farm Bungalows, East Grafton, Marlborough SN8

Lot 11

For sale by online auction

Thursday 29th August 2024
guide price £495,000+

3 Bedroom end of terrace house, part of a recently converted Grade II Listed country house in a stunning rural location.

The small hamlet of Savernake lies on the edge of Savernake Forest in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many walks, bridleways and cycle routes. The popular market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are close by with a wide range of shopping and leisure amenities. Nearby villages with shops, post offices and pubs are Burbage and Great Bedwyn, the latter with a train station proving access to London Paddington. Nearby schools include the well regarded St Katherine's Primary School, St. Johns School Academy, St. Francis School, Marlborough College and Dauntsey school.

Savernake Manor was formally the Savernake Forest Hotel and has a long history. Built in 1863 by the first Marquess of Ailesbury, the hotel was extremely popular in its time. The Manor has been sympathetically restored with many of its original Victorian features retained.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor; entrance dining hall with York stone flagstones, panelling and an open fireplace, sitting room with a fireplace leading to a double aspect study/ family room. The kitchen has a range of wall and floor units with a large range cooker and hob, granitite work surfaces and a door leading to the rear garden.

On the lower ground floor; good sized cellar/basement room which has flooded in the past.

On the second floor; landing, 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower rooms.

There is a large private walled courtyard which is paved with a pedestrian gate and raised decking area, ideal for entertaining.

To the front of the property is gravelled parking for two cars and surrounded by trees.

Situation & Description

3 Bedroom end of terrace house, part of a recently converted Grade II Listed country house in a stunning rural location.

The small hamlet of Savernake lies on the edge of Savernake Forest in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many walks, bridleways and cycle routes. The popular market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are close by with a wide range of shopping and leisure amenities. Nearby villages with shops, post offices and pubs are Burbage and Great Bedwyn, the latter with a train station proving access to London Paddington. Nearby schools include the well regarded St Katherine's Primary School, St. Johns School Academy, St. Francis School, Marlborough College and Dauntsey school.

Savernake Manor was formally the Savernake Forest Hotel and has a long history. Built in 1863 by the first Marquess of Ailesbury, the hotel was extremely popular in its time. The Manor has been sympathetically restored with many of its original Victorian features retained.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor; entrance dining hall with York stone flagstones, panelling and an open fireplace, sitting room with a fireplace leading to a double aspect study/ family room. The kitchen has a range of wall and floor units with a large range cooker and hob, granitite work surfaces and a door leading to the rear garden.

On the lower ground floor; good sized cellar/basement room which has flooded in the past.

On the second floor; landing, 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower rooms.

There is a large private walled courtyard which is paved with a pedestrian gate and raised decking area, ideal for entertaining.

To the front of the property is gravelled parking for two cars and surrounded by trees.

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