Country house for sale in East Kennett, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8

A beautifully finished five bedroom modern family home set in the heart of East Kennett with far reaching views over the Long Barrow.

Long Barrow View is a stunning country home that was architecturally designed in a 'barn conversion style' and finished to a high standard in 2022. It is located in the picturesque village of East Kennett, just 5 miles west of Marlborough. The house is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers breathtaking views over the Ridgeway and the Long Barrow.

This spacious home spans approximately 3554 sq.ft. And is filled with natural light thanks to its large windows and high ceilings. The ground floor features generously proportioned rooms and includes a self-contained annexe above the garage, consisting of a studio bedroom with a kitchenette and an adjoining shower room.

The property has an impressive EPC rating of B and benefits from a Daikin air source heat pump system with underfloor heating on the ground floor. The house has been finished to a high standard with hardwood painted windows and doors, oak internal doors, a custom-made staircase with an oak finish, and porcelain tiled flooring. It also comes with a 10-year builders defect warranty.

On the ground floor, there is a spacious entrance that leads to a magnificent living room with triple aspect views, double patio doors, a Bath stone fireplace, and a part vaulted ceiling. There are also two additional reception rooms that can be used for various purposes. The 24ft kitchen/dining room is perfect for both family life and entertaining guests, and it is equipped with high-quality painted units, white quartz worktops, and integrated appliances, including a Rangemaster with an induction hob. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with rear access and a downstairs shower room.

The first floor comprises a vaulted landing, five double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and another shower room. The principal bedroom benefits from a private en-suite bathroom with a luxurious freestanding bath and a rainfall shower. The first floor takes full advantage of the surrounding views, and the second bedroom features a Juliet balcony. The home has also been adapted for accessible living with the installation of a lift.

The property has a large driveway with parking space for several vehicles in front of the double garage. The landscaped south-west gardens feature a wraparound gravelled terrace with a timber gazebo and a raised lawn area. The gardens provide a beautiful backdrop of the adjoining paddocks.

Long Barrow View is quietly situated adjacent to open countryside on the eastern edge of the village of East Kennett, which lies approximately 5 miles west of the market town of Marlborough. The village is surrounded by the open rolling countryside of the Marlborough Downs which offers excellent facilities for walking, cycling and riding. The Long Barrows of East and West Kennett are set on the edge of the village, with the World Heritage site comprising Avebury and Silbury Hill close by. The popular market towns of Marlborough and Devizes are within easy reach providing an excellent range of day to day facilities. There is good local schooling in both the state and private sectors including a primary school in the village, St Johns secondary school in Marlborough, Marlborough College and St Francis Preparatory in Pewsey. The major commercial centres of Swindon, Salisbury and Newbury are within easy travelling distance.

Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Services: Air Source Heat Pump Heating, Mains Water, and Electricity. Mains Drainage system.
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: B
Local Authority: Wiltshire County Council

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