Heytesbury Park, Heytesbury

Constructed in 1782, remodelled and landscaped in 1784 by renowned architect John Wood the Younger and formerly the home of Siegfried Sassoon, the war poet, Heytesbury House is a handsome and impressive three-storey limestone ashlar Georgian country house. Offering almost 2,500 sq ft of light-filled, generously-proportioned accommodation, the property occupies the upper floor of the East Wing. Configured to provide an elegant and practical living and entertaining environment, it sensitively combines quality fixtures and fittings and modern amenities with a wealth of period features including sash glazing, very high ceilings, fine cornicing and picture rails. The property is accessed through a Greek Doric portico and an imposing communal reception hall with segmental ceiling arches, a glazed dome, tiled flooring and an open-well staircase with a mahogany handrail, and has lift access to the second floor. The accommodation flows from an entrance porch with useful walk-in storage and a welcoming L-shaped reception hall with bespoke fitted storage and shelving and a large sky lantern which provides plenty of additional natural light. It briefly comprises a large sitting room with a semi-circular bow wall incorporating three six-pane sash windows together with an ornate feature fireplace with electric woodburner. The dual aspect kitchen/dining room has exposed wooden flooring, a range of wall and base units, a large central island with breakfast bar, complementary work surfaces and splashbacks, double and single Belfast sinks, a cast iron range cooker, modern integrated appliances and space for a good-sized dining table.

The accommodation is completed by a dual aspect principal bedroom with fitted storage and a part-tiled en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower enclosure, together with an additional bedroom with an en suite bathroom, also with bath and separate shower, and one further double bedroom.