Yahoo Finance A resplendent Queen Anne mansion in rural Wiltshire
THE PROPERTY: Appearing as though it were straight out of a Jane Austen novel, Shaw House is an exquisite 18th-century Grade II-listed property tucked away in a pocket of bucolic Wiltshire. The home was originally built in 1711 by a well-known wool trader and currently stands within six and a half acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, which include enchanting walled gardens.
THE LOCATION: The property is situated within the historic village of Melksham, home to an array of excellent pubs and an attractive parish church. It is also within a short commute of the cities of London and Bristol, both of which can be reached directly by train.
THE INTERIOR: Spacious and bright with large sash windows filling the rooms with natural light, the house still retains many of its original features. Following a sensitive renovation by one of the world’s leading designers, an abundance of rich and inviting textures have been incorporated throughout the nine bedrooms, as well as the 1840s drawing-room, dining-room and wine cellars.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Shaw House embodies the very best of a quintessential English home. Sitting at the end of a long tree-lined avenue, the approach creates a sense of drama as the house’s striking facade is revealed.
BUY IT NOW: £4,000,000 with Savills.
