School Lane, Castle Combe, Wiltshire, SN14

An incredibly attractive Grade II Listed house in the hugely desirable village of Castle Combe with 3.86 acres

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Combe House is a home that embodies the very spirit of the Cotswolds. Handsome and steeped in history, the property is built from the warm, honey-coloured stone that has made the village so celebrated, its façade softened by time and framed by the countryside that surround it.

Combe House sits along School Lane, a part of Castle Combe rich in architectural legacy. The lane itself is anchored by this former village school, built in 1826 in the C16 style and still standing today with its mullioned windows, stone-tiled roof, and attached gatepiers once marking the entrance to the Manor House Estate.

The presence of such a generously scaled school in this small village speaks of the importance of education and community in the early 19th century, and properties like Combe House would have watched that history unfold just beyond their threshold. Nestled within this tapestry of stone and story, Combe House carries with it the quiet dignity of place — a home shaped by centuries of village life, surrounded by buildings that tell the tale of Castle Combe’s enduring heritage.

Inside, the house unfolds with a sense of quiet grandeur. Generous reception rooms invite gatherings beside fires, while mullioned windows usher in soft light and views over the gardens and terraces. Character is woven through every corner with exposed beams, stone fireplaces, and gentle quirks of age that speak of centuries of life well lived.

The kitchen is the natural heart of the house, its welcoming scale perfect for both convivial suppers and simple family breakfasts. Upstairs, the bedrooms are restful and full of charm, each offering glimpses of the rooftops, trees and countryside that make this part of Wiltshire so enchanting.

Outside, the gardens are as much about atmosphere as design — sheltered, green, and utterly private. Here, stone walls enclose lawns and borders, and a terrace offers a perfect vantage point to pause and take in the stillness of this extraordinary village.

ABOUT THIS AREA
In the gentle folds of the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is a village that seems to have slipped quietly out of another century. Often described as the prettiest village in England, it is a place of storybook beauty, where crooked lanes wind past cottages built from the soft, honey-coloured stone that defines this landscape.

At the centre of the village stands the medieval Market Cross, a gathering point for centuries of villagers, and just beyond it rises St Andrew’s Church, its 13th-century tower sheltering a remarkable treasure: a faceless clock, still faithfully keeping time after more than 600 years.

Life here has an unhurried charm. There are two welcoming pubs, each with fires that burn through winter, and a distinguished country hotel with manicured grounds and its own golf course, offering a taste of quiet grandeur. Yet Castle Combe is no sleepy backwater — on the edge of the village the motor circuit hums with energy, where drivers trade winding lanes for the exhilaration of the track.

The nearby village of Yatton Keynell has a primary school, doctors surgery, driving range and public house. A little further afield is Bath, which is renowned for its famous Roman-built baths, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bath has a huge array of handsome Georgian buildings and an enormous collection of cultural and culinary experiences.

Wiltshire is recognized for its excellent selection of private and state schools, all being within easy driving distance. Local private schools include Stonar, Hayw00d Prep, Kingswood, Monkton Combe, Downside, Prior Park, Royal High School Bath, St. Marys Calne, Westonbirt, Marlborough College, Dauntsey’s, and Cheltenham schools. Additionally, there are a number of local state schools including Sheldon, Hardenhuish and Malmesbury.

The area is well-connected to some of London’s fastest rail-links with Chippenham Station only 6.3 miles away and is well positioned for access to the M4, both junctions 17 & 18 only a short drive away.

TOWNS AND STATIONS
Yatton Keynell 1.7 miles
Chippenham 5.5 miles
Corsham 6.2
Tetbury 13 miles
Bath 13.0 miles
Bristol 19.0 miles
Swindon 22.0 miles
Chippenham Station 5.8 miles
London Paddington from 62 mins