Property description
DESCRIPTION 21 High Street is an imposing Grade II listed period house located in the heart of the village which has recently been renovated throughout to a high standard with a major overhaul and improvements to electrics, plumbing and heating as well. Mentioned in Pevsner's The Buildings of England, Wiltshire, the property was formerly part of the Swan Inn having late 16th Century origins and is noted for a number of architectural features such as its stone mullion windows with leaded light panes whilst internally there are some large impressive fireplaces and a magnificent 'Jacobean style' staircase. The spacious character accommodation is now tastefully presented and features high ceilings to all rooms. On the ground floor is a large dining hall with flagged floor and a large separate living room with a substantial period fireplace. To the rear is a newly fitted modern kitchen open plan to the breakfast room whilst a door leads down to a useful cellar which has been modernised to use as a utility and store room.
On the first floor the master bedroom is an impressive 17' x 16' with an open fireplace and leaded mullion windows to both front and rear. Adjoining is a further double bedroom whilst the antique style bathroom has a roll top bath and newly installed large shower. A large attic previously had consent for conversion (now lapsed).
There is ample, unrestricted on street parking available in the High Street.
SITUATION The beautiful and much sought after village of Sherston with its broad High Street and historic stone houses, is conveniently located on the edge of the Cotswolds and has a thriving community and was recently voted as 5th Best Village in which to live by The Times. The village offers many facilities including churches, primary school, doctors' surgery, post office/general stores, hairdresser, wine shops and two excellent public houses together with a host of societies and clubs offering entertainment and social events for young and old alike. Close by are the market towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury and both towns offer a wide range of shops including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, services, excellent schools and leisure facilities.
Junctions 17 & 18 of the M4 are both within 15 minutes&146; drive providing easy commuter access to Bath, Bristol and Swindon whilst rail services to London-Paddington are available from Chippenham.
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