Southwick, Wiltshire
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Price £1,100,000
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Type
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Bathrooms
Detached
X 5
X 2
Property Description
Outstanding and particularly spacious, well appointed Bungalow & Gardens with additional land with income potential through holiday lets of converted horse lorry, `The Hoot` and converted Shepherds Hut, `Hares Rest` Available as a whole or in two lots. Whole about 1.3 Acres

THE LODGE
The property is entered via an entrance vestibule, which opens into a spacious central hallway providing access to the principal living accommodation.

The bright and inviting sitting room enjoys a double aspect, creating a wonderful sense of light and space, and features a charming wood-burning stove as an attractive focal point.

The impressive fitted kitchen/dining room benefits from a triple aspect, allowing natural light to flood the space. Offering excellent room for both cooking and dining, this sociable area enjoys direct access to the rear garden, making it ideal for everyday family life and entertaining. The versatile accommodation can be arranged to suit a variety of needs, offering either five bedrooms or four bedrooms alongside a generous home office or study. This flexibility makes the property particularly appealing to families and those working from home.

Completing the accommodation is a family bathroom fitted with a separate shower, together with a second shower room, providing additional convenience for family members and guests.

OUTSIDE
The Lodge is approached via a lane and benefits from ample off-road parking to the front of the property. The garden features an expansive herringbone brick-paved area, complemented by an attractive raised, walled flower bed with a distinctive twisted hazel tree. A rendered wall separates this area from the remainder of the garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn.
Steps lead up to the additional land, known as Lot 2, which is classified as agricultural land and offers further space and potential. This area also benefits from its own separate gated access directly from the lane.
Within the grounds is a useful wooden stable block, complete with water and electricity, offering practical facilities for a variety of equestrian or rural uses, subject to any necessary consents.
Adding to the property`s appeal are two unique converted accommodation units: The Hoot`, a converted horse lorry, and The Hares Rest`, a converted shepherd`s hut. Both offer exciting potential for holiday letting and supplementary income, subject to any necessary planning permissions, consents and compliance requirements.
Combining attractive gardens, additional agricultural land, useful outbuildings and distinctive alternative accommodation, The Lodge presents an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a property with character, versatility and income-generating potential.

SITUATION
Trowbridge 3 miles, A36 3 miles, Westbury 7 miles, Warminster 10 miles, Bath 15 miles, M4 (Jct 18) 23 miles, Mainline Train Services: Westbury to London/Paddington (1hr 30 mins), Westbury to Bath (25 mins) International Airport: Bristol 35 miles.

The Lodge is located at the end of a private no through road on the western edge of the village of Southwick. Situated 3 miles south west of Trowbridge the property benefits from good communication links with the A36 providing easy access to Bath and M4 motorway & A303 connecting London and the West Country.

Education
The West Country is excellently catered for with a range of private schools in the area, with several top flight schools all within easy reach in the Cathedral City of Salisbury to the south and with Dauntseys nearby in Devizes. Other schools in the area include Stonar towards Bath and Warminster schools to the south. For more details see www.isc.co.uk for independents and www.wiltshire.gov.uk for state schools information.

LOCAL SPORTING & RECREATION
Local, Sporting & Recreational The village of Southwick provides a good range of services including a local store, public house, church, country park and a primary school with more comprehensive shopping, sporting, cultural and education facilities found in Trowbridge or Bath. Good walking, cycling and outriding opportunities abound from the property into the surrounding countryside with sailing and water sports available on the south coast. Horse racing is at Bath, Salisbury and Wincanton, hunting is with the Avon Vale. Golf can be enjoyed at Cumberwell, Frome and Bradford On Avon.

DIRECTIONS
From Frome, head northwest (A361) for Trowbridge. Just after Hooper`s Pool and Lamberts Marsh turnings, turn left into Hoggington lane. Continue for about 1 mile, bear right at the fork and proceed to the end of the lane where you will find the property as the penultimate property on the left hand side. Post Code: BA14 9NR

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment 01722 782727. Please contact William Grant or Adele Hart for further details or email adele@foxgrant.com

AGENTS NOTE
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 purposes 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.
EPC - D
Council Tax Band - D
Electricity
Mains water supply,
Private drainage with septic tank

PROPERTY CODE
CV, SH, FL