A magnificent Grade II listed country house on the edge of Salisbury Plain

Description

Everleigh Manor is a magnificent property, steeped in history, with a dwelling first understood to have stood on the site in 688 AD. The original part of the current house is understood to date from the 18th Century, although there is evidence that parts of it may be much older. It was acquired by Sir John Astley in 1764 and the family retained ownership until the 20th Century. The current owners have been at Everleigh since 1999 and have carried out an holistic and extensive renovation project during this time, creating both an outstanding family home and a thriving business in the attached West Wing.

The principal house offers extremely generous and elegant accommodation focused around an exceptional vaulted reception hall. There are three magnificent principal reception rooms, a cinema room and a wonderful morning room which provides a link to the West Wing. The bespoke kitchen is by Clive Christian, with a Lacanche range cooker and integrated Miele appliances. The house has extensive cellars providing storage, a safe room and wine store as well as providing access to the integrated garage parking.

Forming a wing to the east of the house, a Georgian Orangery features an exquisite barrel-vaulted ceiling and has been fitted with swim-spa, gymnasium, sauna and steam room. The area between the main house and the orangery has been formed into two generous and well-appointed changing rooms.

Whilst there is a lift that provides access to all floors, a beautiful staircase leads up to the first floor galleried landing. There are four extremely spacious principal bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom and dressing room. The second floor provides four further bedrooms as well as a kitchen, games/sitting room and a bathroom. A back staircase allows some or all of this space to function as staff accommodation.

The West Wing

The West Wing has been converted to provide Bed & Breakfast accommodation over three floors, with 10 en suite bedrooms, a reception area, dining room and kitchen. It it is currently run as a thriving business with its own parking area and access. It is also linked to the main house and could easily be incorporated if required.

Cottage and Outbuildings

Adjacent to the house there is a separate one bedroom cottage which provides ideal staff accommodation. In addition there are various outbuildings on the estate which can provide garaging, storage or stabling as required.

Gardens and Grounds

Everleigh Manor can be approached via either the East or West drive and is positioned to make the most of the wonderful southerly views across its parkland. The grounds extend to over 30 acres in total. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with a number of specimen trees and shrubs, whilst the parkland can be used for grazing if you so wished. Please note that about 7 acres of land, in two parcels, is let to a local farmer on an agricultural tenancy. A vegetable garden and potting shed lie west of the house and beyond that an area that has previously been used as a tennis court.

A large bar with toilet facilities has been created with an outside terrace and fire pit, offering the perfect space for parties or events with a long guest list. In addition to the garaging under the main house, there are substantial further garages and workshop space in addition to a large amount of hard-standing ground. It may be possible to convert this space into stabling subject to the necessary consents, as it is thought there is significant equestrian potential to the property.

An outhouse contains the biomass boiler, which runs on wood pellets and receives payments via the RHI Scheme.

Location

Everleigh Manor sits in a wonderful parkland setting in a small village on the edge of Salisbury Plain. It is perfectly located for access to the surrounding countryside of the plain, Savernake Forest and Collingbourne Woods. The World Heritage Site of Stonehenge is nearby.

Pewsey is 6 miles away and offers a range of local shops and a station with a direct rail service to London Paddington (from 61 minutes). There are more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities in Marlborough, Andover, Salisbury and Newbury. Grateley station is 10.5 miles away and has a direct rail service to London Waterloo from (from 76 minutes). There is good road access to London, Heathrow Airport, the South-West and the Midlands via the A303, M4 and A34.

There are a number of well-regarded preparatory and secondary schools in the area St. Francis, Farleigh, Chafyn Grove, Salisbury Cathedral School, The Salisbury Grammar Schools, Marlborough College and Dauntseys amongst many others.

Square Footage: 21,265 sq ft


Acreage: 30 Acres

Directions

(SN8 3EY) Heading west from London, take the M3 and at Junction 8, follow signs for the A303 west to Andover/Salisbury. After about 14 miles, take the exit towards the A342. Follow this road west, passing through a staggered crossing over the A338, and continue on the A342 for a further 2.2 miles. Turn right on the Marlborough Road towards Pewsey and the entrance gates are almost immediately on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Method of Sale : The freehold of Everleigh Manor is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion with the exception of about 7 acres of pasture which is subject to an Agricultural Tenancy dated 1991.

Local Authority : Wiltshire Council :[use Contact Agent Button]

Fixtures and fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains electricity, water and drainage. Biomass boiler with back-up oil tanks and generator. LPG for cooker.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with Savills