Property description
This house is set on a hillside, with breath-taking views from every window overlooking Box Valley and beyond. It is located in the friendly and active village of Colene, which has three shops and two local pubs, Six Bells and Fox and Hounds, one of which serves delicious meals. The local village hall offers a choice of activities to suit all tastes, especially the popular fortnightly cinema showing up to date films. Colerne Primary school is outstanding (2015) and Calder House is also nearby. The village is 7.1 miles from Bath and 8.6 miles from Chippenham for a wider range of facilities, with both locations having main line stations for journeys to all parts of the land. In addition the village has handy access to the nearby motorway.The owners were looking for a new home and knew of this popular village and, once they stepped inside this delightful house, they were bowled over with its aspect and with its stunning views and their decision was made. Occupying a hillside position, the stone cottage which dates back to the 1870s, was formerly two properties which were cleverly converted into one stunning house some years ago. The present owners have refurbished and enhanced their home considerably since they came to live here seven years ago. A new kitchen and bathrooms have been installed, whilst its overall elegant charm and style creates a magical ambience throughout. Unusual as it may sound, the spacious Master bedroom, which has its own en suite, also has two floor to ceiling windows, both with fabulous panoramic outlooks and is the best place for an early morning cup of tea.The garden is not overlooked and has a lovely layout. It has two levels, the upper part has a spacious terrace, while the lower part is laid to lawn. The patio is sheltered and we like to sit outside long into the evening, enjoying the last of the day and watching the sun disappear.The house has a wonderful flow throughout which makes it ideal when children and grandchildren come to visit. Whether everyone is sitting chatting around the kitchen table, or curling up in front of the wood burner in the sitting room on cold winter days, it is a really welcoming house.It is for logistical family reasons that we are moving to live in another part of the country. We have adored living in this magical house and in such a friendly village in which everyone has time to say hello to each other. It offers the very best of rural life combined with easy access to cities.
Property Features :
- Three bedrooms
- Sitting room with wood burning stove
- KItchen/family room
- Sun lounge
- Master bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Off-street parking and a double garage
- Valley views and south facing garden
- EPC Rating: D