Summary - MERE DOWN HOUSE MERE WARMINSTER BA12 6AT
5 bed 5 bath Detached
Spacious family manor with stunning elevated country views and private heated pool.
About 4.79 acres of gardens, meadow and specimen trees
Mere Down House is an exceptional stone country house set high on Wiltshire chalk downland, offering far-reaching views across Wiltshire and Dorset. The house sits within about 4.79 acres of formally arranged gardens, meadow and specimen trees, arranged as four south-facing ‘garden rooms’ and an attached heated swimming pool — a rare package for a family seeking privacy and outdoor living.
The interior blends period character with substantial modern refurbishment completed between 1999–2004 and recent works. Principal features include a panelled entrance hall with antique marble floor, multiple reception rooms, a well-equipped kitchen with four-oven Aga, a library, gym/games room, and a master suite with nursery/dressing area. Practical ancillaries include a walled yard with double motor house, workshop and greenhouse with irrigation, generator position and a full-height baize-lined safe.
Off-grid-capable elements and comfort-focused fittings are in place: underfloor heating in several areas, a heated and auto-vented greenhouse, heated pool with electric safety cover, irrigation system and provision for a generator. Planning permission is noted for further garaging and workshop, providing scope for additional covered parking or workspace adjacent to existing buildings.
Important practical points: the property occupies an isolated, hamlet-like setting with very slow broadband and average mobile signal, which may be limiting for heavy remote working or streaming. Council tax banding is not provided. The house is newly renovated but, given its scale and gardens, ongoing maintenance and running costs should be expected.
This is a strong proposition for a family seeking an elegant, private country estate with AONB landscapes and easy access to local schools, village amenities and country pursuits. The combination of heritage character, large living space (c.4,129 sq ft), and productive garden infrastructure gives both immediate comfort and clear potential for adaptation.
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