Property description
I was first attracted to the property as I had been in the building trade for a few years as an electrician and wanted to do a property renovation. I knew a team of builders and the lovely old Cotswold Stone cottage on 0.23 of an acre built in 1835 appeared at auction. The property was in a great place with fantastic potential. This plot was bought with agreed planning permission for the provision of driveway access which we built and put in planning to extend down the land, says James.The whole project has taken me about a year and a half so far. The cottage has been totally renovated and modernised to a high specification inside and out, taking care to preserve the old features but bringing everything up to date. A full rewire, new central heating system in the form of a Bio Mass heating system have been installed. A brand new kitchen and utility room, downstairs bathroom, main family bathroom and master bedroom en suite have been put in. The driveway was built providing secure and gated off street car parking for up to five vehicles and two more in the double garage with electric roller door. Planning was agreed to extend the house down the plot of land providing a large four bedroom family home. It would also be a brilliant house for entertaining purposes.The lounge opens up via large bi-fold sliding doors onto a large decking area which gets the full glow from the morning sun up until midday. That side of the house is fully grassed providing a large playing area, garden space with massive potential to make it your own by planting up your own plants. There is also a large private courtyard area. The whole property is surrounded by Cotswold stone walling and feather edged fencing. An area of land to the left of the driveway would make an incredible shrubbery area and would be a "blank canvas" for any keen gardener, continues James.The location is also superb. Marshfield is a beautiful old quiet village with local shops, pubs with good food, petrol station and car service MOT. There are local buses that run regularly and access to the M4 is 10 minutes away. Bath and Chippenham are both approximately 20 minutes away. Castle Combe race track is also just down the road.""I love the views over the open field at the back and the feeling of privacy. This property is to be lived in and enjoyed by a family, concludes James.
Property Features :
- Refurbished and extended period home
- Fantastic open country views
- Master suite with 3 further bedrooms
- Three reception rooms
- Open plan kitchen/dining area
- Double garage
- Ample off road parking
- Cloakroom