Lot 1 The Bapton Manor Estate, Bapton Manor, Bapton, Warminster

Bapton Manor is an impressive country residence occupying a private position at the north of the Estate. The Manor has an impressive horseshoe in and out driveway, lined with mature chestnut trees and enjoys picturesque views of the Estate to the south. The house is Grade II listed and steeped in local history and whilst in need of some modernisation, has all the characteristics of an exceptional, family home with a wide range of outbuildings, stabling, land and its own fishing.

The Manor is constructed of dressed limestone under a Welsh slate hipped roof and thought to date back to the 17th Century with some later additions. Inside, the rooms are well proportioned and light and enjoy views of the surrounding farmland and river. The ground floor accommodation comprises a large drawing room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, sitting room, office, study, utility room, boot room and two WC’s. Upstairs, there are eight well sized bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Outside, an array of outbuildings include garaging, storage and a workshop, which subject to gaining the necessary planning consents, could have potential for alternative uses. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and extends north of the property with charming, private views across the water meadows to the River Wylye. There is a swimming pool and tennis court, both in need of some restoration.

Grooms Cottage

Grooms Cottage is an attractive property lying adjacent to Bapton Manor and provides useful ancillary accommodation suitable for staff or visiting guests. With stone walls under tile roof, it has a kitchen / breakfast room, two reception rooms, utility, WC, office on the ground floor and a large adjoining workshop. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. In total the property extends to approximately 2,228 square foot in total which includes the workshop.

Outbuildings

Lot 1 includes a number of useful outbuildings suitable for general storage as well as a block of timber stables and a tack room. Subject to gaining the necessary planning consents the buildings may have potential for alternative uses.

Land

The land east of the Manor, adjacent to the road, is split into a number of paddocks and currently let on an annual grazing licence.