Saracens House, Warminster, BA12 0SZ

A handsome and wonderfully light Georgian country house with a floor space of approx 3,606, set within approximately 1.08 acres of established gardens in the popular village of Corton.

Dating from the 18th century, Saracens House retains an appealing wealth of period character while offering spacious and exceptionally flexible accommodation, equally suited to family life, entertaining, working from home or accommodating extended family and guests.

The house is particularly notable for the amount of natural light it enjoys.

Many of the principal rooms are dual aspect, with large windows and attractive garden views creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout.

The accommodation is arranged around a central entrance hall and offers an unusually versatile choice of living spaces, allowing rooms to be used and adapted according to individual requirements.

The drawing/sitting room is a particularly impressive space, with a large bay window overlooking the gardens, parquet flooring and an attractive period fireplace.

Beyond this is the conservatory, currently used as a gym, while the separate family room provides an additional informal sitting, playroom or study space.

The dining room is full of character, with an open stone fireplace, period detailing and a door opening directly onto the terrace.

A separate family room sits alongside, providing a comfortable and versatile space for relaxed everyday living, a playroom or informal entertaining.

Alongside it, the generous kitchen/breakfast room forms the practical heart of the house, with a traditional aga, central island, walk-in pantry and adjoining utility and boot rooms.

This arrangement works equally well for everyday family life or larger-scale entertaining.

Upstairs, six bedrooms are served by three bath/shower rooms and approached via galleried landings, with the principal bedroom enjoying a particularly attractive outlook over the gardens and its own en-suite.

The remaining bedrooms offer considerable flexibility, with scope for children’s rooms, guest accommodation, dressing rooms or dedicated home offices as required.

A further dimension is provided by the substantial oak-framed outbuilding.

In addition to the carport, storage and studio at ground level, there is a large first-floor home office, offering an excellent independent working environment away from the main house.

Planning permission has also been granted for the installation of bathroom facilities, giving the building potential for guest or ancillary accommodation.

With approximately 3,606 sq ft of accommodation in the main house and a further 998 sq ft within the outbuildings, Saracens House is unlisted and offers a rare combination of period character, generous natural light and accommodation that can adapt readily to the changing needs of its occupants.

The gardens are a wonderful complement to the house, extending to around 1.08 acres and offering an exceptional degree of space, privacy and variety.

The predominantly south-facing setting means the grounds are filled with sunlight, while a number of different areas provide somewhere to sit, dine, garden or simply enjoy the surroundings at different times of day.

Approached through electric gates, the house sits comfortably within its grounds, with a gravelled drive providing generous parking and access to the substantial timber-framed carport and annex.

Immediately outside the house, the York Stone terrace is ideally placed for outdoor dining and summer entertaining, with views across the lawns and well-established borders.

Beyond this, the garden opens out into a series of more secluded areas, including a formal pond, mature planting and an orchard which is particularly attractive in spring.

For those with a passion for gardening, there is considerable scope to grow and cultivate, with a greenhouse, fruit cage and established vegetable beds.

At the far end of the garden, a second York Stone terrace faces west and provides the perfect spot to enjoy the evening sun.

The overall impression is of a mature and thoughtfully created garden which is both beautiful and highly usable, with plenty of room for children, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors in complete privacy.