2 bed end terrace house for sale

Winterbourne Monkton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4

Description

183 Winterbourne Monkton is a picturesque period cottage. It is the end one of a row of three. The principal accommodation dates back to 1780. The property is constructed of brick and Sarsen stone elevations under a tiled roof. There are wooden double glazed windows throughout. The cottage full of character and charm throughout including exposed beams and floorboards, oak wooden doors, exposed stone walling, quarry tiled flooring and an open fireplace.

Upon entering the property you reach the sitting room which has a lovely warmth to it and has a central fireplace with wood burning stove, underfloor heating and exposed beams to the ceiling. Off the sitting room in the country cottage style kitchen with a range of wall and base units and a Velux window fills this kitchen with plenty of natural light. The main shower room has been recently updated by the current owners and is finished to the highest of standards and is fully tiled with walk-in shower, W.C and hand wash basin.

Upstairs are two double bedrooms, with the main bedroom having a lovely feature fireplace.
The property would make for an excellent first-time buyer purchase, rental investment or a pied-à-terre.

Outside

The front garden is a typical 'cottage garden' with a paved path leading to the front door bordered by pretty shrubs and borders including roses and wisteria. The house is approached to the side via a 5 bar gate opening onto a gravelled parking forecourt with parking for 2 cars. A picket fence encloses the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and flower borders. There is a gravelled and block paved areas provides outside seating areas and a timber built shed for garden storage.

Agents Note: Please be aware that the property is subject to an informal sewerage agreement that has been in place for several years. This can affect mortgage lending.

Situation

183 Winterbourne Monkton is located at the heart of this rural hamlet. Winterbourne Monkton faces the Marlborough Downs and is one mile north of the historic village of Avebury with its Stone Circle. The district is steeped in history with the ancient Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow within 2 miles. The village is situated about 8 miles north west of Marlborough; Swindon is about 9 miles to the north with access to the M4 from Junctions 15 and 16. There are local facilities at Avebury including a village shop, post office and pub and at Broad Hinton with village shop and primary school. The village itself has a pub and church and is set amongst rolling downland.