Grove House represents a rare opportunity to secure an exceptionally desirable detached family home with substantial grounds in one of the area`s most sought-after villages. Positioned just 3 miles from Frome, the property offers an outstanding combination of space, privacy, versatility, and future potential in a superb countryside setting.
Key Features
* Exceptional four-bedroom detached village home with attached self-contained annexe
* Beautiful mature plot extending to approximately 0.53 acres
* Stunning landscaped gardens with wildlife pond, pergola seating area, and productive vegetable garden
* Backing onto open fields with attractive views towards Black Dog Woods
* Spacious and versatile accommodation extending to over 2,500 sq ft
* Detached double garage with ample off-road parking
* Fully equipped annexe ideal for multi-generational living, home business, home gym, or independent teenager accommodation
* Exciting scope to extend, modernise, and create a long-term forever home (subject to permissions)
* Stylish refitted family bathroom with premium Vado fittings
* Peaceful tucked-away position away from the road within a sought-after village setting
* Excellent access to Frome, Warminster, Westbury, Bath and Bristol
GROVE HOUSE
Grove House is an exceptional detached family home occupying a substantial and beautifully established plot of approximately 0.53 acres, tucked away in a peaceful position away from the road within the highly desirable village of Chapmanslade. Combining generous living space, mature landscaped gardens, countryside views, and a versatile self-contained annexe, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home with both immediate charm and exciting future potential.
Set away from the road with ample off-road parking and a double garage, the property immediately conveys a sense of privacy and tranquillity. The mature gardens create a wonderful setting, carefully designed to offer interest throughout the seasons. Backing directly onto open fields and enjoying attractive views towards Black Dog Woods, the grounds provide a beautiful connection to the surrounding countryside.
Internally, the accommodation extends to over 2,500 sq ft and offers a superb balance of family living and flexibility. A bright and spacious central reception room welcomes you which offers an elegant setting for hosting family and friends. A striking bay window fills the room with natural light perfectly framing the stunning garden views. This room leads into the principal reception spaces, including a spacious sitting room with open fireplace, large conservatory and good sized kitchen/dining room. The kitchen enjoys an abundance of worktop and storage space, delightful garden views, and room for informal dining. In particular, the kitchen window frames the property`s focal-point wildlife pond and pergola seating area, creating an enchanting outlook that changes beautifully throughout the year.
Upstairs, the spacious landing gives access to four generous bedrooms, many of which enjoy expansive views across the gardens, adjoining fields, and towards Black Dog Woods. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a large, stylish en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are all well-proportioned doubles. The recently refitted family bathroom has been finished to a particularly high standard with premium Vado fittings, twin sinks, and a bath with shower over.
One of Grove House`s stand out features is the attached self-contained annexe, offering exceptional versatility for modern living. With its own private entrance and patio area, the annexe comprises an open-plan kitchen/living/dining space, double bedroom, and en-suite shower room. Perfectly suited to multi-generational living, guest accommodation, independent teenagers, home working, a home gym, or a home business, or further potential for expansion into the adjoining double garage, subject to the necessary permissions.
Outside, the grounds are a true highlight of the property. The south westerly facing garden is beautifully private and bordered by mature hedging, trees, and established planting, including numerous ornamental and fruit trees including apple, pear, fig and cherry, a productive vegetable garden, greenhouse, and a charming wildlife pond surrounded by planting and a pergola-covered seating area an idyllic space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The expansive rear garden offers endless possibilities for family living and outdoor entertaining. Predominantly laid to lawn and backing directly onto open farmland, the space is ideal for everything from summer gatherings and children`s play areas to a potential garden room or swimming pool, subject to the necessary permissions. The large patio provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining while enjoying spectacular sunsets over the rolling countryside; while vehicle access to the rear garden provides additional practicality and parking options.
Offering enormous scope to personalise, enhance, or extend further (subject to planning permission), Grove House presents a rare opportunity to create a truly exceptional countryside residence.
SITUATION
Chapmanslade is a sought-after Wiltshire village ideally positioned between Frome and Warminster, offering an excellent balance of rural living and accessibility. The village itself benefits from a well-regarded public house and restaurant, village hall, church, junior school, cafe and farm shop and recreational facilities in the village park, while the nearby market towns provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure, and educational amenities.
The surrounding countryside offers superb walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits, with the Longleat Estate and Center Parcs on the doorstep and the cities of Bath, Bristol, and Salisbury all within convenient reach.
Distances approximate:
* Frome 3 miles
* Warminster 4 miles
* Westbury 4 miles
* Bath 15 miles
* Bristol Airport 35 miles
Rail connections are available from Frome and Westbury with direct services to London Waterloo and London Paddington in 1hr 20 minutes.
SPORTING, LOCAL & RECREATIONAL
The village of Chapmanslade offers a public house with excellent restaurant, an active church, village hall, playing fields, children`s playground and a junior school. Nearby are the market towns of Warminster, Westbury and Frome.
The cities of Bath, Bristol and Salisbury are within easy reach and offer an extensive range of recreational, cultural and educational facilities. There are a wide range of country walks and cycle paths in the area, and sporting facilities nearby include golf at Warminster and Orchardleigh, racing at Bath, Salisbury and Wincanton and sailing at Shearwater Lake (Longleat).
EDUCATION
The West Country is excellently catered for with a range of private schools in the area including Warminster, Wells, Stonar and Dauntsey`s. State primary schools are Chapmanslade CofE in the village rated Ofsted `Good` which also includes a very good nursery/preschool and at Southwick, Berkley & Dilton Marsh, with further schools at Westbury and Warminster nearby. For more details see www.iscis-sw.co.uk for independents and www.wiltshire.gov.uk for state schools information. For further details see www.isc.co.uk for independent schools and www.wiltshire.gov.uk for state schools information.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment, please contact Caitlin or William on 01722 782727. Email caitlin@foxgrant.com
DIRECTIONS
Postcode: BA13 4AZ
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AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Services Mains water, mains electricity and mains drainage, Oil fired central heating.
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
Tenure The property is sold as Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession on completion.
Local Authority Wiltshire Council
Council Tax Band F
Energy Performance Certificate Band D
Particulars Prepared by Caitlin Henderson January 2026
PROPERTY CODE
CV