- 4 Bedrooms +
- Victorian Mansion +
- Stunning Orangery +
- Link-Detached +
- Full Of Period Detail +
- Grounds 1.4 Acres +
An impressive Grade II* Listed Victorian attached mansion on the popular Hilperton Road in Trowbridge. Divided in the 1930s, it benefits from retained decorative features in all the prominent rooms. The long private driveway leads to the handsome façade with decorative figures carved into the stone of the portico. The entrance hall has stained glass windows either side of the door, beautifully designed to follow the sun from east to west. The reception hall is a wonderful hexagonal Atrium with mosaic tiling and a winding stone staircase leading to the spectacular first floor galleried landing. The kitchen is perfect for family entertaining with plenty of room for a dining table and comfy sofa and chairs positioned in front of an impressive fireplace. The intricate features in Highfield are spectacular, the drawing room being no exception and it really is the perfect place to host parties and impress your guests. The beautifully proportioned room has a tall gilded and painted ceiling with intricate plasterwork, silk wall panels understood to be hand painted in Italy plus a central carved marble fireplace. The full height windows open out to the garden as well as to the stunning orangery, an opulent room of wrought iron and glass connecting the inside to its surrounding grounds. The middle was once a lily pond and in the corner of the room features an Italian lava stone cove giving the property its Grade II* Listing. The ground floor is also home to a further sitting room with a stunning ceiling, a study as well as a number of anterooms. Also of note is an artist’s studio that could also be repurposed as a self-contained living area with kitchenette and shower room. It has private access via a courtyard and has a Crittall style wall of windows adding a certain drama, as well as plenty of light into the room. An inner hall including a hidden bar, leads down to the extensive cellar that includes a laundry room, workshop, office, wine cellar and gym. Light floods down fr
Outside
The grounds of Highfield are approximately 1.4 acres. Wrought iron gates open into the gravel drive that sweeps through the garden into a large parking area. An attractive pond on one side is a haven for wildlife attracting butterflies and dragonflies. The gardens benefit from a variety of mature trees. The lawns are interspersed by shrubs and planting and a number of terraces adjacent to the house provide perfect spots for alfresco dining. There is a section of land that currently has a large wooden shed that could be looked into as a separate building plot (subject to planning permission). There is a carport, further parking and a garage/workshop in need of some repair.
Situation
Highfield lies on the border of the county town of Trowbridge and the pretty village of Hilperton. Within walking distance are a number of amenities including a number of pubs, cinema, shops, restaurants and the train station. Nearby schools, include Paxcroft Primary School and The Mead Community Primary School both just over a half-mile walk from Highfield. Secondary state schools include John of Gaunt School and Saint Augustine’s Catholic College. St Laurence School in Bradford on Avon is 5 miles away. There is a further range of independent schools in Bath. There is also good access into Bath, 11 miles, and the nearby picturesque town of Bradford on Avon via train, bus or car. There are pleasant countryside walks and country pubs and close by is the Kennet and Avon Canal in adjacent Hilperton Marsh, where there is a marina and a well-regarded garden nursery and café.
Additional Information
Services: All mains connected including gas central heating (2 boilers).
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Band G.
Vendors Note: There is a blue plaque accredited to Highfield for historical importance.