Property description
House-Hut estate agents present this quintessential English cottage overlooks open farmland to the front and rear and comes with a 200ft garden, copious parking and a substantial garage/workshop which could be put to a variety of uses.
The cottage is believed to date from 1850 and has been refurbished to the highest standard and now comes with a bespoke solid wood kitchen with slate worktops, exposed beams, stripped solid wood doors, many original features and modern gas central heating. The accommodation comprises enclosed entrance porch, living room inglenook fireplace and solid oak flooring. Central hall with door leading to the stairs and under stairs cupboard. Study with a beautiful stained glass window to the hall and cupboard housing the Vaillant gas fired boiler. To the rear is a stunning kitchen/dining room which forms the heart of the home. It is fitted with a bespoke range of solid wood wall and floor units with stunning Brazillian slate worktops over. There is an inset porcelain sink with drainer carved into the slate. Integrated dishwasher and space for under counter refrigerators. There is space for a range cooker over which is fitted an extractor hood with lights. A rear open entrance porch completes the ground floor. The first floor landing and stairs have exposed wood flooring. The main bedroom is to the front and has an original cast iron fireplace, a built in wardrobe and lovely far reaching views over open farmland. Bedroom two is at the rear and has three built in wardrobes and windows to the side and rear. There is a beautiful well appointed bathroom which is fitted with a contemporary styled pedestal hand wash basin and low level WC. There is a fully tiled double sized shower cubicle with wall mounted mains fed shower with fixed and variable shower heads. There is a small garden to the front separating the property from the country lane on which it is located. To the side is a wide gravelled drive accessed via a 5 bar gate and providing parking for several vehicles and leading to the detached garage/workshop. This building could be put to many uses subject to the necessary consents. Pipework for mains and gas has been installed and there is mains drainage, power and light to the building. The rear garden is some 200ft in length and has been professionally landscaped and divided into several areas. There are lawned areas, bark chippings, mature shrubs and trees and at the bottom of the garden a summer house with mains power. The end of the garden borders open farmland. There are two delightful small original brick store rooms. A very special village property with a large garden and out building. Early viewing is recommended.
Area
The property is situated in a rural location overlooking open farmland in the popular Wiltshire village of Bromham which lies between the market towns of Devizes and Chippenham. The village offers excellent local facilities including a butchers, post office/general store, the Greyhound village inn, an excellent primary school and the fine church of St Nicholas with its landmark spire and stained glass window. There are a number of village societies, a thriving social club and an annual carnival. Devizes offers comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities as well as an impressive Thursday produce and antiques market. Chippenham has a wide range of amenities including High Street retailers, supermarkets and retail parks. There are leisure centres with an indoor swimming pool and sports facilities in Calne, Devizes and Chippenham together with public libraries, cinema and parks. Chippenham has excellent transport links including a mainline railway station with regular services to Bristol and London, Paddington (75 minutes). Bromham is close to the A350 which leads to the M4 with excellent motor commuting to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London. Excellent state and private secondary schools can be found in Chippenham and Devizes. Bromham is set in beautiful Wiltshire countryside and abundant of outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling, golf and riding can be found. The wonderful Caen Hill Locks are just minutes away. There are a number of historic buildings and National Trust properties nearby including Lacock gardens, and of course Bath which is a world heritage site.
Enclosed Entrance Porch
Living Room - 15' 1'' x 11' 6'' (4.59m x 3.50m)
Hall
Study - 8' 0'' x 5' 8'' (2.44m x 1.73m) max
Kitchen/Dining Room - 15' 6'' x 8' 2'' (4.72m x 2.50m)
Rear Porch
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One - 15' 6'' x 11' 3'' (4.72m x 3.43m) max
Bedroom Two - 12' 6'' x 8' 2'' (3.82m x 2.49m)
Bathroom - 8' 7'' x 7' 11'' (2.61m x 2.41m)
Garage/Workshop - 24' 5'' x 13' 1'' (7.45m x 3.98m)
Property Features :
- Semi Detached Period Cottage
- 200ft Landscaped Garden
- Bespoke fitted Kitchen with Slate Worktops
- Living Room and Study
- 24ft Detached Garage/Workshop