£1,675,000 /Sale price

Kingway Barn is a beautiful barn conversion situated at the end of a long private driveway overlooking open countryside. Dating back to 1853, this traditional barn has great charm and is built mainly of brick under a slate roof. The property was converted in the 1980s to provide a free-flowing, light country home with a great sense of space. The front door opens into a magnificent high-ceilinged entrance hall with a study to the left and a beautiful drawing room beyond. The drawing room is well-proportioned with fitted shelves and a gas wood burner in a Cotswold stone fireplace. Leading off to the left is the sitting room, with exposed beams, a wood-burner and French doors that lead out on to the private garden. On the opposite side of the hall is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room, perfect for family living with space for a large dining table and French doors that lead out to the landscaped garden with pastureland beyond. The kitchen is fitted with granite and oak worktops on a range of bespoke units. There is an electric Aga and an integrated dishwasher.Beyond the kitchen is a well-thought-out and large utility room with a striking oak framed porch leading to the stable and garages outside.The accommodation consists of five bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms. Leading up the striking oak staircase from the entrance hall, the first floor consists of a fabulous principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom. There are two more bedrooms on this floor, both with built-in wardrobes and served by a family shower room. A further two en suite bedrooms are on the ground floor, ideal for relatives or a guest suite. Gardens and Grounds: The property has structured outside spaces with ample gravelled parking to the front and side of the barn and different garden areas. There are various outbuildings, including a triple garage, machinery store, workshop, and 12x12 stable and tack room, which are conveniently close to the house. Beyond the front gardens, there is also a hay store. The grounds are beautifully presented with formal borders, fine lawns, an orchard, a vegetable area, established woodland and paths that connect the property. An ideal garden and outdoor entertaining space to enjoy throughout the seasons. There are three post and railed paddocks (about 5 acres), a field shelter, and a well-stocked orchard. In all about 7.5 acres.Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage (septic tank 2023), oil fired central heating. Electric Aga and LPG for the fire in the drawing room. Solar panels (16 kW installed in 2023).Kingway Barn is located between the North Wiltshire villages of Corston and Hullavington, approximately 4 miles south of the historic and vibrant market town of Malmesbury. Shopping: Malmesbury, Cirencester, Bath and BristolPubs: Somerford Arms, Little Somerford The Vine Tree, Norton The Potting Shed, Crudwell Roads: M4 (J17) 3 miles Train Stations: Chippenham mainline Paddington from 70 mins Bristol from 25 mins Golf courses: Bowood, Castle Combe and MinchinhamptonSchools: Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt, St Margaret's and St Mary's CalneTheatres: Cirencester, Bath and MarlboroughWatersports: Cotswold Water ParkRacing at Newbury, Cheltenham and Bath. Eventing at Badminton, Dauntsey and Gatcombe Park. Hunting with Duke of Beaufort's. Polo at Westonbirt and Cirencester Walking and cycling on the network of footpaths and byways across the regionDistances: Malmesbury 4 miles Cirencester 14 miles Swindon 19 miles Bath 35 miles M4 (J17) about 10 minutes Chippenham railway station about 15 minutes (London Paddington service 70 minutes). (All times and distances are approximate).