Pythouse, Wiltshire

London:
86-87 Campden Street
Kensington, W8 7EN
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Surrey:
Fredley Barn
Mickleham, RH5 6DD
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07831-576616
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 Pythouse

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An exceptional and classical Country House Estate within 93 acres of magnificent

parkland commanding panoramic and far reaching views across South Wiltshire.

Pythouse is a Grade II* listed neo-Grecian style manor house with a delightful rich history with origins dating

from 1542. Constructed of local Chilmark stone with a handsome portico façade framed by imposing Ionic

columns. This magnificent Manor is approached via a long, rising, tree-lined driveway from the impressive

wrought iron gates and Entrance Lodge. The estate lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, totally

complimented by the vista of surrounding farmland used for grazing livestock as a backdrop.

The house has been in private ownership for the past 21 years.
 Historical Timelines:

1562 - The first reference to Pythouse is documented when a property by that name at East Hatch belonged to Thomas
Benett.
1565 - He purchased further land and in all probability, this included land on which the present Pythouse now stands.
1669 - Sir Peter Dove, the Mayor of Salisbury, bought the Pythouse Estate for £4,450 and it passed out of the Benett family
for 56 years.
1725 -Thomas Benett bought what was left of the estate and under his own design set about building Pythouse which was
completed in 1727.
1797 - Thomas Benett’s grandson, John Benett inherited the house and added to its land. At one time the estate was more
than 2,700 acres.
1802 - John Benett (student of contemporary architecture and MP for Wiltshire from 1819 to 1852) set about constructing
two new large ranges to Pythouse, one in front of and one behind the original house, with a marble floor hall and two large
staterooms. Inside, he built a 20 step staircase through the centre of the house, giving the impression of a cascade of stone.
The house took 3 years to build.
1856 - Vere Benett Stanford (John Benett’s grandson) inherited the house.
1891 - He added additional rear wings to provide accommodation for visiting cricket teams (he was an avid cricket enthusiast)
1959 - Pythouse sold to the Country Houses Association (CHA), a charity which ran it as a retirement home.
2004 - Pythouse sold to a private family and in their occupation currently.
 Around the Estate:
Stable Block
 Dates from 1880
 Situated to the east of the house
 Imposing arched entrance with clock tower and porticos
 4 traditional stalls, extensive garaging, a workshop barn, and storage space
 Two former cottages to the rear, both in need of restoration and modernisation, subject to the usual
consents

Garden Cottage and Bothy Cottage

 Garden and Bothy Cottages lie to the south east of the house, approached via
rear drive
 Period brick and stone construction, they are conveniently situated for both the
main house and stable block
 Garden Cottage comprises kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
 Bothy Cottage comprises kitchen/breakfast, living room, study, conservatory,
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
 Around the Estate cont….

South Lodge
 Attractive Grade II listed entrance lodge
 Situated at the head of the carriage drive
 Comprises kitchen, living room, 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
 Double garage and garden

The Orangery
 Built around 1750
 Palladian style
 Flagstone floor
 Overlooks the west lawn
 An old surviving well lies to
the west of the house with a
stone balustrade staircase
rising up to a terrace
 Around the Estate cont….
Gardens and Grounds
 Pythouse is surrounded on three sides by large areas of formal lawns
 The lawn at the south front slopes away from the house to exceptional mature farmed parkland interspersed with mature trees
 To the north is an impressive backdrop of mature woodland interspersed with rhododendrons, magnolia and wild flowers

 Hidden in this woodland, immediately to the north of the house,

lies a Grade II* listed private chapel believed to have been built
around 1827 but currently derelict. The listed buildings register
confirms that the private chapel was in a ruinous state before it
was listed.

 Further to the west in the woods is an historic ice house, and off the rear drive a
classic Grade II listed dovecote
 Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Impressive Entrance Hall with diagonally laid marble flooring • South facing, double aspect State Rooms including Drawing

Room and Morning Room • Dining Room with 3 sets of double doors leading to Loggia on West side • Billiard Room/Bar

with 3 sets of double doors leading to Loggia on East side • Semi-commercial Principal Kitchen • Victorian wing comprises

smaller kitchen, domestic offices, 3 large guest suites • Opulent staircase rises to marble columns on first floor landing

First Floor:

Principal apartment suite consisting 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room & lounge • 13 additional bedroom suites

Second Floor:

2 further apartments • Ancillary staff rooms

[In addition to the above described bedroom suites and over the first and second floors there are an additional 14 bedrooms/

rooms suitable for accommodation]

Basement:
Boiler Room • Extensive wine cellars • Multiple storage rooms
Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Garbett & Partners LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Garbett &
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Estate Map
 Additional Information:
FARMLAND: The farmland and park extends to approximately 70 acres and is actively farmed under a Farm Business Tenancy.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY: The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all rights of
way either public or private, all easements, wayleaves and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not. There are no public
footpaths over the estate. However, a right of way over a small section of the rear drive is reserved in favour of neighbouring properties.
TENURE AND POSSESSION: The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion subject to a Farm Busi-
ness Tenancy on the farmland and the parkland, which has been actively farmed for many years. Bothy Cottage is sold subject to an As-
sured Shorthold Tenancy.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not, are specifically excluded from the sale, includ-
ing curtains, artwork, light fittings, garden statuary and ornaments, garden and agricultural machinery but some can be made available
separately.
SERVICES: We are informed that Pythouse is connected to main water and electricity, drainage is to a private system. Two NXR3
Potterton oil-fired boilers and two chlorifiers were installed to serve Pythouse with hot water and central heating. The house is connected
to Gigabit ftp fibre internet connection. No guarantee is given as to the serviceability or working condition of the services to any property
on the estate.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES: Wiltshire County Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN. 0300 456 0100. Salisbury
District Council, Council House, Bourne Hill, Salisbury, SP1 3UZ. 01722 342860
PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES : These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked
and computed by the vendor’s agents although no guarantee as to their accuracy is given and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satis-
fied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensa-
tion in respect thereof.
DIRECTIONS (SP3 6PA): From the A303 take a left off the dual carriageway when signposted for Tisbury and Fonthill Bishop. Driving
through Hindon, take a right at the junction then left signposted for Tisbury. At the next junction by the Beckford Arms pub, continue
straight. Follow the lane signposted for Newtown and at the junction in Newtown take a slight right. Continue down the lane, past the
Pythouse Kitchen Garden and rear gates. Follow the lane and about 300 yards past the tennis club, enter the main gates on the right.
What3Words to main gates: [Link]
 For further details on this Country Estate contact sole selling agent.

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Tim Garbett Suzie Winters

Mob. 07831 576616 Mob. 07979 876380

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