Manor Farmhouse is grade II listed. The history of the house covers several phases and we believe that the older part of the house (the range running north-south) dates back to the C14/C15 and the newer range being C17/C18. The property is located on the edge of the sought-after rural village of Tormarton. The property is located beside the parish church and a farm.
The accommodation briefly comprises a reception hall, two spacious reception rooms, a kitchen/ breakfast room and full height and expansive utility room/ boot room. To the rear is a study and family room with a store room. Accessed by steps is a large cellar. On the first floor are six bedrooms/ dressing rooms, a WC and a family bathroom. On the second floor are two large attic rooms.
The property needs complete modernisation..

Outside:
A dry stonewall surrounds the open garden with several mature trees and shrubs. A gravel turning circle in front of the house. Adjacent to the house and separated by natural stone walls is a large flat lawn, with a higher stone wall to the east and beside the village church enclosing the private garden.
In all, about 1. 31 acres.

Covenants:
The property will be sold with the standard estate covenants.

Planning potential:
The farmhouse is Grade II listed, and the property is within a Conservation Area. Positive pre-application advice has been received from South Gloucestershire Council for a detached garage. Further information is available from the vendor's agent.

Services:
Mains water, Electricity and Private drainage (septic tank).

Tormarton is a picturesque Cotswold village approximately ten miles north of Bath surrounded by countryside. The village is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Shopping: Acton Turville village shop and post office. Chipping Sodbury, Bath and Bristol.

Pubs: The Compass Inn (within walking distance), Fox and Hounds Acton Turville, The Cross Hands, Old Sodbury

Motorway: M4 junction 18 ½ mile

Train Stations: Chippenham Station offers direct services to London Paddington (from 60 minutes)

Golf course: Bowood, Castle Combe and Chipping Sodbury

Schools: Kingswood and the Royal High benefit from a school bus service from the village. St. Mary's Calne, Westonbirt and Beaudesert. Collegiate School. Acton Turville Primary School

Theatres: Bath, Bristol and Marlborough

Racing: Newbury, Cheltenham and Bath. Eventing at Badminton, Dauntsey and Gatcombe.

Hunting with The Duke of Beaufort's. Polo at Beaufort and Cirencester

Walking and cycling on the network of footpaths and highways across South Gloucestershire

Motorsport: Castle Coombe

Airports: Bristol Airport 23 miles, London Heathrow 90 miles

Distances: Chipping Sodbury 4 miles, Marshfield 4 miles, Bath 10 miles, Bristol 14 miles, Heathrow airport 90 miles, Chippenham train station 12 miles (Direct London Paddington journey from 60 minutes) Jct 18 M4 ½ mile.
(All distances and times approximate)

Often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester town has been a focal point in the area since Roman times. Surrounded by glorious countryside (much in the Cotswold AONB) and some of the finest properties in the area, it’s no wonder so many people want to call Cirencester and its surrounding market towns and villages home. When it comes to property, Knight Frank Cirencester have an unrivalled reputation, as the longest-serving national agent in the region and an outstanding track record, our team have the expertise in the sale of best-in-class country, town and village property. This includes traditional stone cottages, converted barns, town and village houses, as well as nearby farmhouses, equestrian properties, manor houses, farmland and agricultural estates.

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