* Freehold
* Magnificent Grade II listed Queen Anne Old Rectory
* Privately set within about 7. 5 acres
* Wiltshire/Berkshire borders
* Elegantly proportioned living accommodation
* Swimming Pool and Tennis Court
* EPC Rating = E
A magnificent Grade II listed Queen Anne Old Rectory on the
Wiltshire/Berkshire borders close to Hungerford and set in about 7. 5 acres
Description
The Old Rectory is a fine Grade II listed former rectory of considerable charm
and character extending to approximately 9, 500 sq ft. The house sits side by
side with the beautiful Norman church, St Mary’s, in the popular Wiltshire
village of Chilton Foliat. The central portion of the Old Rectory dates back
to the Queen Anne era, and as one would expect benefits from beautiful mellow
brick and characteristic sash windows, and reception rooms filled with natural
light. In Georgian times a substantial wing was added, considerably enlarging
the house and including the beautiful bow fronted drawing room and principal
bedroom above.
About 20 years ago the current owners enhanced the house further with the
smart bespoke orangery/drawing room, sitting room and guest
bedroom/bathroom/dressing room suite. This more recent addition has provided
The Old Rectory with a more flexible layout and convenient modern way of
living at the back of the house flowing out to the garden terrace from more
relaxed reception rooms. This is the perfect complement to the more formal and
traditional reception rooms in the old core of the house. The accommodation is
arranged over three floors. On the ground floor there is a large reception
hall with an open fireplace off which the main reception rooms flow. The
drawing room is a spacious room focused around a beautiful open fireplace and
the full height bay windows. The dining room is conveniently located next to
the kitchen, and is a delightful square room in the oldest part of The Old
Rectory. In addition to these principal reception rooms there is a comfortable
study, again with an open fireplace, and large sash windows overlooking the
gardens, and also a sitting room and orangery style garden room.
An impressive turning Queen Anne staircase rises to the first floor where
there are six comfortable bedrooms and a number of bathrooms. Of particular
note is the large principal bedroom which benefits from the same elegant
proportions as the drawing room below. In addition to the bedrooms there is an
upstairs sitting room/playroom which could easily be utilised as a further
bedroom if required. On the second floor the accommodation is flexible and is
currently arranged as six bedrooms. To the left of the house, above the
garaging, there is a two bedroom self - contained staff flat.
Gardens and grounds
The Old Rectory is screened from the village by an attractive high brick and
flint wall and is accessed by wrought - iron electric gates. There is a large
gravelled driveway in front of the house providing plenty of parking. The
gardens and grounds at The Old Rectory are fully mature and extend to about 11
acres. The gardens surrounding the house itself are beautifully designed and
maintained, with smartly clipped lawns, mature flower borders and specimen
planting. Of particular delight, at the back of the house is a generous York
stone terrace interspersed with flowering shrubs and plants. This terrace is
accessed easily from the orangery/garden room. To the side of the house there
is a large flat lawn often used as a croquet lawn, which rises via beautiful
stone steps towards the terrace and swimming pool. There is a beautiful
swimming pool garden enclosed by mellow brick walls and decorated with mature
fig trees and on the pool house itself, a fully mature wisteria. The pool
house is a fantastic and versatile space, currently used as a garden room,
office and temperature controlled wine cellar, in addition to the changing
rooms, shower, WC and small kitchen area. The tennis court and vegetable
garden are tucked away out of sight of the main house. As the gardens move
away from The Old Rectory itself they seamlessly merge into mature parkland
and offer a delightful rural outlook from this beautiful central village
location. There is an additional entrance to the property, distinct from the
main gates, providing easy agricultural and staff access away from the main
drive and parking area.
Square Footage: 9, 503 sq ft
Acreage:
7. 5 Acres
Directions
Location
The Old Rectory is situated in the village of Chilton Foliat, a very popular
location close to Hungerford (2. 5 miles), Ramsbury and Marlborough, on the
Wiltshire/West Berkshire borders. Chilton Foliat is a charming village with a
thriving local community, a primary school and popular pub, and is surrounded
by fabulous rolling countryside offering wonderful walking, riding and cycling
opportunities. There are excellent local facilities available in Ramsbury
including a village shop, primary school, doctors’ surgery, gastro - pub and
tennis club, and the pretty market town of Hungerford is just 2. 5 miles away
and provides a range of shopping and amenities, as well as a direct train
service into London Paddington. There is also a fantastic farm shop nearby.
Marlborough offers further amenities including a number of smaller independent
shops, a Waitrose
supermarket and an organic farm shop. Newbury caters for most other needs.
Communications in the area are excellent with easy access to the M4 (J14) and
the A34, linking with London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country, and
stations in both Hungerford and Newbury provide direct train services into
London Paddington.
There is an excellent choice of highly regarded schools in the area including
primary schools in Chilton Foliat and Ramsbury, St Francis Pewsey, Pinewood,
Cheam, Elstree, Marlborough College, St John’s Marlborough, Dauntsey’s, Downe
House and Bradfield College
Directions
From Newbury follow the A4 to Hungerford. Continue through Hungerford on the
A4 heading towards Marlborough and just as you leave Hungerford take the right
turn onto the B4192 to Chilton Foliat. Follow this road into Chilton Foliat,
continue through the village and the entrance gates to The Old Rectory will be
found on the right hand side, just before the church.
Hungerford 2 miles (London Paddington from 57 mins), Marlborough 9 miles, M4
(J14) 4 miles, Newbury 11 miles, London Heathrow 53 miles

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