An apartment inside an extraordinary Jacobean style 19th century mansion has gone up for sale in Wiltshire.
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment inside Pewsham House at Old Derry Hill in Chippenham has been listed on the market with Savills for £1,100,000.
The Grade II-listed property is surrounded by 5.5 acres of private land including a stream, lakes and woodland which is accessible only by the owner.
Built in 1892 for the Lysley family in a classic Jacobean style, this red brick country house was later converted into apartments.
A circular driveway welcomes you to the entrance porch which in turn leads into the lobby, opening up into a large reception hallway.
An original staircase leads up to the first floor and offers a full view of the original stained-glass feature window that features the Lysley family crest.
The drawing room features a fireplace, tall ceilings, bay windows and a door leading out into the gardens.
The dining room also has a fireplace with inset wood burner and tall ceilings as well as an attractive exposed wooden floor and large feature bay windows.
Easy access to the gardens is available from the library while a feature fireplace, wooden panelling and shelving are all present.
The kitchen includes integrated appliances and granite work surfaces with a breakfast bar and access to a pantry.
Moving up to the first floor you will find a landing area, which also enjoys views of the feature stained-glassed window.
The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room while there are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom too.
A shared private driveway that leads down to the house passing fields and countryside along the route is a particular highlight of outside.
The parkland style gardens amount to approximately 5.5 acres and is home to some amazing wildlife.
These grounds extend to the side and the rear of the property and comprise of level lawns, flower beds mature shrubs, specimen trees and three large ponds.
There are pathways within the gardens that take you on various routes around it and provide access to quiet and private spots where it can be fully enjoyed.
Additionally, there is a small paddock opposite the house that is also part of the property and is accessed off the shared driveway.
The property has an energy performance certificate rating of E while the house is in the G band for council tax.
If you are interested in the property, you can contact Savills on 01225258843.
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