A charming home within the former stone stableyard of Heytesbury House.
Heytesbury Park comprises an exclusive community of properties including Heytesbury House which is a stunning Grade II* listed Georgian country house which was remodelled and landscaped in 1784 by renowned architect John Wood the Younger.
1 The Stables lies within the converted former Grade II listed stable block to Heytesbury House to the west of this beautiful building, which in 1933 was bought by the famous First World War poet Siegfried Sassoon, until his death in 1967. It was sold by his family in 1996 for redevelopment into the current arrangement of apartments and houses.
1 The Stables provides a fantastic home of stone construction under a tiled roof, full of character and charm, with a range of period features typical of the original building. It provides a practical home, with flexible accommodation across the ground and first floor. The owners have lived here since 2004 and have maintained the property throughout, including installing a new boiler in 2022.
The main doorway leads into a dining hall from which all rooms lead. The hall has a high ceiling, exposed stone feature walls, tiled chequerboard floor, log burner and door out to the rear garden. A discreet study lies just off, with the kitchen beyond. The kitchen has shaker style base and wall mounted units, with plumbing for a dishwasher, tumble dryer and washing machine. There is a cloakroom with WC whilst beyond the hall on the other side, a fabulous sitting room has excellent proportions, log burner and further door to the front communal garden.
There is a double bedroom on the ground floor with en suite shower room and stairs lead up to the principal bedroom suite with vaulted oak-frame ceiling, separate WC and steps to a mezzanine level adjoining bathroom, with freestanding roll-top bath. Two other bedrooms are accessed via the main stairs off the dining hall and share a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Enclosed by mature beech hedging, the private gardens are mainly down to lawn and wrap around the house, providing a secure and secluded garden for the house, with a number of ornamental trees dotted across the lawn.
Across from a communal area of lawn, there is a wide area of gravel for resident's parking, opposite a block of six garages, two of which belong to the property.
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The Stables is a beautiful property with interesting history and many fascinating features throughout. It feels private and peaceful and would make a fantastic home to someone or the perfect lock up and leave.
James McKillopProperty agent