Full details for 10 Bedroom Detached For Sale in Melksham
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Today, the current owners have undertaken an extensive and sympathetic refurbishment project at Sandridge Park, transforming the property into a spectacular family home. The house is immaculately presented and sits in the heart of the estate, surrounded by its own beautiful gardens and parkland.There is a true sense of arrival as you enter the new stone porch and entrance hall. The house enjoys volume and natural light with a series of seven impressive, well-proportioned reception rooms. These include a spectacular reception hall, entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, library and dining room. There is a bespoke kitchen, utility room, study and cloakrooms. The ground floor lends itself to both formal entertaining and family life.
A striking main staircase leads to a generous first floor landing where the attention to detail continues. The first floor provides a luxurious principal bedroom suite with dressing room, a further seven double bedrooms with en suite bathroom/shower rooms. The second floor comprises two further bright and spacious double bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms. The house has been rewired with cat 6 cabling to each room, with a 50+ port matrix system running it.
There is excellent ancillary accommodation including ‘The Apartment‘, a well-presented two bedroom annexe and ‘The Lodge‘, a two bedroom self-contained cottage.
The outbuildings include a workshop, log store, gym and further stores. There is also a new four bay garage built with electric sectional doors, tiled Porcelain floor and is pre-wired with 4 EV charging stations for each bay.
The gardens at Sandridge Park have been impeccably landscaped to give colour and interest throughout the seasons and provide sheltered areas to sit and enjoy at any time of day. They have been meticulously maintained and cared for.
The front lawn is flanked by large cedar trees and a fountain in the middle. A Ha-Ha separates the lawn from the parkland and to the southwest of the house is a croquet lawn. There is a large outside entertaining area which leads to the swimming pool and new pool house. Beyond the pool is a hard tennis court.
The parkland surrounding the house and gardens creates a wonderful sense of privacy and contains some magnificent specimen trees and shrubs. These include cedar, Holm oak, Wellingtonia, tulip tree, chestnut, sweet chestnut and lime trees. It is a haven for wildlife and completely enclosed making it ideal for young families.
The land is predominantly pasture and woodland.
Sandridge Park occupies an elevated and private position, with outstanding south facing views across the Vale of White Horse to Sailsbury Plain and the Mendip Hills.
Conveniently located between Devizes, Calne and Melksham there is an excellent selection of amenities nearby. Melksham is 2.5 miles to the west for day-to-day shopping, with 3 supermarkets, including a Waitrose.
The City of Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman history. It is a cultural hub in the region and boasts several renowned venues, plus also offers numerous recreational facilities.
The area is well known for outstanding schooling, including St Mary‘s Calne, Marlborough, Stonar, Badminton, All Hallows Prep, Downside, Wells Cathedral, King‘s Bruton, Beaudesert Park and Dauntsey. In addition, the Bath schools of Prior Park, King Edwards, The Royal High School, Kingswood and Monkton Combe are also in easy reach.
Sandridge Park has excellent communication links. There is a regular service to London Paddington from Chippenham (70 minutes) and Bath Spa (90 minutes). The M4 motorway can be accessed about 14 miles away.
