Detached House for sale with 8 bedrooms, Ramsbury, Marlborough

Fine & Country are delighted to have agreed a sale of this beautifully located grade II listed period former farmhouse, with an additional 3 bedroom cottage, extensive outbuildings, including garages, workshops and a large period brick barn, which would be ideal for entertaining. Set in just under 10 acres of grounds which include open grass areas, an orchard and woodland.

Originally a gatehouse to Ramsbury Park, Manor Farm is a beautifully located Grade II listed period former farmhouse, with an additional 3 bedroom cottage and extensive outbuildings, including garages, workshops and a large period brick barn, which would be ideal for entertaining. Set in just under 10 acres of grounds which include open grass areas, an orchard and woodland, Manor Farm is on the edge of the popular and award-winning village of Ramsbury. Ramsbury is surrounded by stunning countryside and is conveniently located under 6 miles from Hungerford and 9 miles from the market town of Marlborough. The railway station at Hungerford provides direct services to London Paddington in under 1hr. There is easy access to the M4 at junction 15 approximately 7 miles away.

Accommodation Summary:

Manor Farm

With its history as a gate house Manor Farm boasts an intriguing Octagonal central portion of the house, with flexible accommodation allowing for both more formal reception spaces and modern family living with a large kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor the original octagonal space houses the main bedroom suite, which is flooded with natural light and benefits from a bathroom and dressing room. There are 4 further bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor, with a wet room on the ground floor.

Manor Farm Cottage

The spacious cottage is attached to the large period barn and provides 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With its own designated parking, garage and garden the cottage can provide income or used for guests or staff.

Outside

Manor Farm is approached via a formal beech hedge lined drive, accessed through wooden electric gates. The mature grounds have been further enhanced by the current owners planting over the past 30 years, with specimen trees, shrub and mixed borders in the immediate vicinity of the house. The paddocks are surrounded by copse and areas of wild flowers to benefit the rich wildlife.

The original farmyard forms a courtyard with plenty of parking. Of particular note is the large brick and clay tile barn, which extends to over 5,000 sq ft – currently used as a studio, workshop and entertaining space. There are also further outbuildings, garages and garden stores.

Location:

The village of Ramsbury won the CPRE 'Best Kept Large Village' competition in 2021, being recognised as "a well-maintained village with an excellent community spirit and facilities, especially for a village of this size." Amongst the numerous amenities there are an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rated primary school, a village shop, post office, church, tennis and sports clubs, doctors' surgery and 2 public houses, including The Bell, owned by the local Ramsbury Estate and winner of numerous awards. The brewery and distillery are just 3 miles up the road. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside including the river Kennet and is within the North Wessex Downs AONB. Walking and cycling opportunities are complemented by excellent chalk stream fishing and horse riding plus many other outdoor pursuits.

The nearby towns of Marlborough and Hungerford offer a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities including supermarkets, garages and a range of pubs and restaurants.