Take a look inside Wiltshire's £25 million country estate

Bapton Manor Estate near Warminster, which has been marketed for some time, is being described as the most expensive house for sale in the South West.

The estate includes a Grade II-listed, classical Georgian-designed manor, seven additional houses and cottages, extensive farmland and numerous agricultural buildings.

At the centre is Bapton Manor, an impressive country house with origins dating back to the 17th century.

Bapton Manor situated at the heart of the estate. (Image: Rightmove)

The eight-bedroom property is approached by a horseshoe driveway lined with chestnut trees and enjoys far-reaching views.

The driveway to Bapton Manor. (Image: Rightmove)

Although the manor is described as needing some modernisation, the £25 million price tag covers far more than the main residence.

The estate stretches across 1,311 acres of arable farmland, 283 acres of permanent pasture and 153 acres of woodland.

The £25 million price tag includes 1,796 acres of land. (Image: Rightmove)

Its agricultural facilities include grain drying and storage capacity for more than 4,000 tonnes, as well as extensive livestock buildings.

The farm buildings at Bapton Manor Estate. (Image: Rightmove)

Some of the buildings have potential for alternative uses, subject to planning permission.

There are also seven houses and cottages, generating rental income and providing accommodation for current or former employees.

Further revenue comes from commercial lets, renewable energy receipts, farming and sporting activities.

The estate has its own fishing on the River Wylye and is described as having excellent potential for pheasant and partridge shooting.

The estate has its own access to the River Wylye. (Image: Rightmove)

It is being offered for sale either as a whole or in six separate lots.

The village of Bapton has a rich history, stretching back to at least the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as part of the Fisherton de la Mere parish.

The village was first specifically mentioned in documents from the early 13th century and became its own “township” by 1249.

In 1934, Bapton was transferred from Fisherton de la Mere parish to Stockton following the dissolution of the former parish.

One of the manor’s most famous former owners was Sir Cecil Chubb, who owned both Bapton Manor and Stonehenge.

After his death, Bapton was sold to Alfred Douglas-Hamilton, the 13th Duke of Hamilton.

The current owners acquired the estate in 1968.

Sprawling views of the countryside from the estate. (Image: Rightmove)

The property is around a mile from the A303/A36 junction, giving access to Salisbury, London and the wider region.

London Waterloo can be reached by train in around 88 minutes.

The estate is also close to Stonehenge and sits on rolling downland on the northern edge of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape.