Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6LH

5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Trowbridge

6 5 4

NO ONWARD CHAIN - Rare to the market and set in a quiet position next to the Kennet and Avon canal on a plot in excess of 2.5 acres, this five-bedroom detached farmhouse offers substantial internal accommodation with the addition of an adjoining barn conversion currently used as part of the main residence. There is potential to create self-contained accommodation whilst further external storage is available by way of outbuildings and stables. 

As you approach the property via a quiet country lane you are greeted by gates that provide access to a long driveway and off-street parking for multiple vehicles. The property is set on a generous plot surrounded by greenery and backs onto the Kennet and Avon canal and comes with the added benefit of mooring rights. There are ample spots to sit and enjoy a picturesque view in every direction as well as the peacefulness of the surrounding countryside. 

As you enter the farmhouse via the original front door, you are greeted by a central entrance hall with character tiled flooring which gives access to ground floor accommodation. Overlooking the front aspect are two formal reception rooms of similar sizes. Currently used as a sitting room and dining room, each room enjoys views over the gardens with the sitting room benefiting from a feature fireplace with wood burner which creates a cosy atmosphere during the winter months. Moving through the property the kitchen comprises of fully fitted wall and base units with views over the paddock and countryside beyond through the garden room. There is also the added benefit of a utility room and ground floor WC.  Subject to consents, there is potential to extend the kitchen to create an impressive open plan kitchen-diner / family room with access to the garden and paddock, if desired.

To the side of the farmhouse, and entrance hall has been added to join the developed barn conversion which is now used as the day-to-day entrance. The adjoining two storey barn offers further accommodation with flexibility in its uses. Currently the barn comprises of an open plan kitchen-diner / sitting room measuring a generous 24’ 9” x 13’ 9” with double French doors that open onto a patio, as well as a family room, study, ground floor shower-room, mezzanine and ample storage space.  

Returning to the original farmhouse, stairs from the entrance hall to first floor give access to two double and one single bedroom. The master bedroom measures 15’ 2” x 13’ 1” and benefits from built in wardrobes as well as an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is also a spacious double room with built in wardrobes and views over the paddock through double glazed windows. Bedroom three is a single bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room with built in storage. Equally, this would make a great study or nursery. A second staircase leads to the top floor where there are two further double bedrooms and a WC. The second floor would make the perfect spot for children to retreat to and retains character features with wooden beams and over countryside and the canal.

Externally, Melksham Park Farm sits on a generous plot in excess of 2.5 acres comprising of well tendered private gardens, a large paddock, private seating areas and stables / outbuildings. There are spots to enjoy throughout the day be it for BBQ’s, garden parties, or large areas for children to play.

The popular and well-connected town of Melksham has a wide and numerous range of both independent and national shops, as well as various large supermarkets inclusive of a Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco and Asda, further to the convenience stores nearby (including a Tesco Express and several popular coffee shops which can be found just a few streets distant of this house). Locals here also benefit from the use of a train station and an intricate public bus network which links the town with many other locations, and this property is also well-positioned for those needing access to the M4 corridor. There is a community hospital, post office, a wealth of sports clubs, and highly-sought after primary and secondary schooling options within an easy stretch of this property, as well as the excellent 'Forest & Sandridge Seedlings Pre-School' nearby. For those who prefer an active lifestyle there is an abundance of pleasant countryside walking routes situated close to the doorstep of this home, as well as sports fields on which to play and exercise.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold House

Council Tax Band:  G

Current EPC Rating:  E (39)  //  Potential:  C (71)

Services: Oil Central Heating. Septic Tank. Mains Water Supply. Mains Electricity Supply.

Important Information

• This Council Tax band for this property is: G

Property Ref: 463_949003

EPC

Similar Properties

High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13

4 Bedroom End of Terrace House | Offers Over £1,150,000

A handsome double-fronted house occupying a glorious central position at the end of a terrace along the Corsham High Str...

Lower Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8BG

6 Bedroom Detached House | Guide Price £1,000,000

A welcoming detached family home offering approximately 2500 square feet of versatile, characterful, and well-proportion...

Woodrow Road, Forest, Melksham, SN12 7RE

5 Bedroom Detached House | Guide Price £900,000

RARE TO THE MARKET – Located in a quiet position within the popular hamlet of Forest, this five-bedroom detached family...

Thickwood, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8BE

6 Bedroom Detached House | Guide Price £1,300,000

Kite House is a contemporary six-bedroom single storey detached home with over 3000 square feet of highly-adaptable floo...

Chapel Hill, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2LA

6 Bedroom Detached House | Guide Price £1,400,000

Built in 2011 to an outstanding high quality throughout, this architecturally interesting and notably low-maintenance ho...

More from Hunter French