Blue Book Agency
2a perrymead street
London
SW6 3SP
Sopworth, Wiltshire
£4,000,000
5 Bedroom Country House
- Outstanding late Georgian house in an elevated position with 360° views over the surrounding countryside
- The property has been subject to an extensive renovation and is offered in immaculate condition
- Perfect blend of old and new, with the ease of modern family living
- Various outbuildings, including three-bay garage and outside stores
- Large original stone-built barn, with pending planning application for a self-contained ancillary accommodation
- Set in just over 10 acres of grounds, with a formal garden to the south of the house and a wraparound terrace
Why We Love Hundred Acres
Hundred Acres is an outstanding late Georgian house in a stunning elevated position, surrounded by 360° views over the countryside and beyond. The house has been subject to an extensive renovation and is offered in immaculate condition, having been sympathetically and carefully renovated to provide the perfect blend of old and new. One of the many joys of Hundred Acres is the easy and flexible layout, which lends itself perfectly to modern family living.
Across the front of the house, and leading off the hall, there is a large drawing room which retains many of the period features of the original house. This room comes complete with working open fire and views out over the garden. This room is also south-facing, which benefits from an abundance of natural light. On the west side of the house is a new extension, carefully constructed using traditional building materials. This embodies the main living part of the house and comprises a generous kitchen, dining and living area. The sitting room at the end of the space works well in the winter months, with a working wood burner, and makes this a year-round family space. The room also features folding doors from the dining area, which leads out onto a sunny west-facing terrace. The kitchen includes a range of integrated appliances and a breakfast bar, making this a sociable entertaining area. At the back of the house, there is a sitting room with a working wood burner and views over the surrounding countryside. This room could also be a useful study, due to it being tucked away in a quiet corner of the house.
In addition to the kitchen, there is a walk-in larder, cloakroom and plant room. Furthermore, the boot room gives a useful and practical area for coats and boots, as well as access to a separate laundry room with extensive storage space above.
Upstairs, at the end of the house, there is a well laid out principal suite, including a large dressing area and bathroom, with tremendous views.
The well-configured accommodation continues with two very good guest bedrooms and bathrooms, including characterful period features, vaulted ceilings, and impressive views. There are two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outbuildings
Externally, there is a large original stone-built barn, which has a pending planning application to become self-contained two-bedroom ancillary accommodation. Attached to this, there are the old stables. In addition to the period barn, there is a separate newly-constructed three-bay garage, complete with stairs leading to an attic space with Velux windows. To the side of this is a separate store, which makes for a useful log and garden machinery store. In addition to the outbuildings by the house, there is a further outbuilding - the old Cow Shed - on the south-west edge of the land. This building could easily be converted into further accommodation or an office/stables. The barn has benefited from a new roof and extensive structural work, and, therefore, it is left as a blank canvas for a new buyer to put their own mark on how they would like to use the space.
Glorious Gardens and Grounds
Outside there is just over 10 acres of gardens and grounds. The formal garden is to the south of the house and a wraparound terrace and a working well. There is also a well, which was once the original source of water for the house but now, due to a pump, gives a useful supply of unchlorinated water for the garden. To the east, a new plantation of trees has been established. The entire property benefits from being in an exceptionally peaceful and quiet location with barely another house in sight. The house is approached by a sweeping tree-lined drive, giving access to a large gravelled parking area.
Hundred Acres is an exceptional house in a truly unique and peaceful location. Furthermore, the property is offered in an exacting condition and is presented as a truly turnkey opportunity.
Living in the Cotswolds
Hundred Acres is tucked away in a tranquil rural setting on a quiet country lane between the villages of Sopworth and Sherston, in an elevated position, with panoramic views over the neighbouring countryside. Though very secluded, the nearby village of Sherston offers a village shop, post office, café and a country pub. The house lies within easy reach of Tetbury (10 minutes by car), a vibrant and historic town known for its elegant Georgian buildings, antique shops, and excellent local produce.
Tetbury offers all the day-to-day amenities one could need, including a delicatessen, bakery, butcher, chemist, and a charming assortment of independent boutiques and eateries. The town also plays host to a twice-weekly market under the Grade I listed Market House. For more extensive shopping and rail connections to London, Cirencester is within easy reach and Kemble or Chippenham are typically a 25-minute drive away and provide direct trains to Paddington.
The surrounding countryside is a haven for walkers and riders, criss-crossed by a network of ancient drovers’ paths and quiet bridleways. Westonbirt Arboretum provides year-round interest and tranquil local walking routes, while the renowned country estate of Badminton is also nearby.
Local sporting activities include hunting with the nearby Beaufort, Berkeley or VWH Hunts, as well as polo through the summer months at both Cirencester and Beaufort Polo Clubs.
There are a number of acclaimed country inns and restaurants nearby, including Lola & Co in Tetbury, The Cat and Custard in Shipton Moyne, The Rattlebone in Sherston and Calcot Manor with its new Spa and private members gym
Fantastic Schools
Families are well served by a range of excellent local schools, including the sought-after Westonbirt school as well as Beaudesert Park and the Cheltenham schools further afield. There is also a popular primary school in the nearby village of Sherston.
Sherston 1.4 miles, Malmesbury 7 miles, Tetbury 8 miles, Chippenham Station 12 miles (direct trains to London from 69 minutes), Kemble Station 15 miles (trains to London Paddington from 71 minutes).
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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