LOWER FARM BARN, HANNINGTON, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN6 7RU

A beautifully positioned period barn conversion

with extensive views over open countryside 3 reception rooms, kitchen, galleried landing, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 shower rooms. Planning for double garage. Gardens

Useful range of outbuildings, including 10 loose boxes
Pastureland in an excellent setting

IN ALL APPROXIMATELY 14.85 ACRES (6.01 hectares)

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

GUIDE PRICE: Offers in excess of £1,000,000     Please click here for printer friendly page

SITUATION
Lower Barn Farm is situated in open countryside close to the popular village of Hannington, with a glorious outlook over open countryside. Despite its rural location, the property is well placed for access to Swindon and the M4 motorway (junction 15). The nearby market town of Highworth provides a useful range of day to day shopping and other facilities. More comprehensive facilities are available in Swindon, including main line railway services to London (Paddington). The A419 trunk road connects Swindon and the M4 motorway with Gloucester, Cheltenham and the M5 motorway.

THE PROPERTY
Lower Farm Barn is a traditional, listed former agricultural building which was converted to residential use approximately 15 years ago and contains a wealth of period features. The property is approached over a private drive through its own land. The house has the potential for further extension with planning consent for a double garage and the possibility of creating further bedroom space.

LOWER FARM BARN
From the extensive parking area, the front door opens to the Entrance Porch. To one side is a Ground Floor Bedroom with adjoining Shower Room containing an integral shower unit with tiled walls, wash hand basin, wc and plumbing for washing machine. Short stairs lead to the large Dining Hallway, partly open to the eaves with understairs cupboard and large windows overlooking the gardens. A short flight of stairs leads to the Garden Room, a light and airy room, open to the eaves with timber floor and large windows containing double opening garden doors. Also accessed from the dining hallway are the Sitting Room and the Kitchen, which contains a range of timber base and wall units with tiled surfaces, double tub sink and electrical hob. Oil-fired Rayburn cooker, which also fires the central heating and hot water. Tiled floor, fitted larder containing a refrigerator, and large windows opening to the garden.

On the first floor: the Galleried Landing is a wonderful sitting out area with extensive views over the adjoining countryside. To one side is a large Airing Cupboard with slatted shelving and hot water cylinder. Bedroom One has an ensuite shower room with integral shower unit with tiled walls, wash hand basin and wc. There is a further first floor Bedroom and a Family Bathroom with bath, wash hand basin, wc and integral shower unit. From the landing, a ladder gives access to the Second Floor Loft Space. This has potential for conversion into further bedrooms (subject to the necessary consents being granted). There are currently two loft spaces utilised as storage areas, adjoined by a bridge running under the roof.





Outside: Adjoining the house is a large concrete parking area. Surrounding the house is an extensive area of gardens and grounds, mostly laid to lawns with a number of fruit trees and shrubberies.



THE BUILDINGS
To the side of the house is a useful range of buildings partly utilised as stabling.

1. Pair of 3 bay steel portal frame covered yards (16.3m x 13.6m) clad with concrete block
   and Yorkshire boarding with concrete floor. These buildings contain 6 loose boxes, a fodder store
   and further storage areas with electric light and water connected.
   
   
2. Former cow shed (30.8m x 5.3m), partly traditionally constructed of Cotswold stone and partly
   concrete block under a pitched corrugated asbestos roof.
   
   
3. 4 timber loose boxes (12.1m x 3.6m) on a concrete plinth with electric light connected.

To the rear of the buildings is a useful parking area.

THE LAND
The land extends to about 12.5 acres and is all in permanent pasture with an 8 acre field and 2 paddocks, mainly bounded by tall hedges with numerous hedgerow trees and also post and rail fencing. There is good access to each field.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Viewing:
Strictly by prior appointment through the Selling Agents (01285 648115).

Fixtures and Fittings:
Those fixtures and fittings not mentioned in the sale particulars are not included in the sale.
The stone garden ornaments are expressly excluded from the sale.

Services:
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage to a klargester tank. Oil-fired central heating and Rayburn cooker.

Local Authorities:
County: Wiltshire County Council, County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN
(tel: 01225 713000).
District: Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JH
(tel: 01793 463000).

Outgoings:
Lower Farm Barn is registered in Band “G” for the Council Tax.

Town & Country Planning:
a) Lower Farm Barn is listed Grade 2.

b) Planning and Listed Building consent for the conversion of Lower Farm Barn was granted by Thamesdown Borough Council in 1994. The planning consent also provided for the construction of an attached double garage.

Tenure & Possession:
The property is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

Sellers’ Solicitors:
Wilmot & Co LLP, 38 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QH. Tel: 01285 650551

Please Note: These sale particulars have been raised to offer a general guide of the property. All plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale. Appliances have not been checked. Services stated are assumed to be connected. We would advise that legal advice should be sought before committing to any purchase. Moore Allen & Innocent LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales,
No. 0C311820

DISTANCES
Highworth 3 miles, Swindon 8 miles, Cirencester 9 miles, Oxford 30 miles, M4 (J15) 11 miles,
Swindon Railway Station 8 miles (London, Paddington 1 hour).
(All distances and times approximate).

DIRECTIONS
From Cirencester, take the A419 Swindon Road. Shortly after the turning to Cricklade, take the next turning on the left signposted Castle Eaton. Pass through Castle Eaton village for Hannington. On entering Hannington village, turn left signposted Hannington Wick and Kempsford. Proceed down the hill and the turning to Lower Farm Barn is the second on the left.

From Swindon, take the A361 Highworth Road. In Highworth, turn left at the traffic lights, signposted Blunsdon. Half a mile after leaving the town, on reaching the Freke Arms, turn right signposted Hannington. In Hannington village, take the turning to the right signposted Hannington Wick and at the bottom of the hill the drive into the property is the second on the left.






These sale particulars have been raised to offer a general guide of the property.
Internal measurements are accurate to +/- three inches (75mm). All plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. Appliances have not been checked. Services stated are assumed to be connected. We would advise structural and legal advice be sought before committing to any purchase. Moore Allen & Innocent LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales, No. 0C311820

Tel:  01285  648115
Fax: 01285  640494

e-mail: farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk