5 bed detached house for sale

Burton, Wiltshire SN14

Formerly three farmworkers cottages and the village forge, believed to date from the 16th century, Chestnut Cottage & Chestnut Forge were completely renovated in 2012, and offer characterful and versatile accommodation which is presented in good order throughout.

Chestnut Cottage
The welcoming living room features stone floors, exposed beams, and two impressive Inglenook fireplaces, one with a Jotul wood burner. A second reception room, currently used as a formal dining room, boasts flagstone flooring, a beamed ceiling, and another Inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove.

The light-filled kitchen/breakfast room at the rear is fitted with Shaker-style units, solid oak worktops, a peninsula, an electric aga, a modern oven, and induction hob. Additional features include a large breakfast bar with a solid granite top, ample built-in storage, and a door leading to the rear patio & garden, perfect for al fresco dining. A utility room and cloakroom complete this space.

Steps from the kitchen/breakfast room lead down to a spacious family room with a wood burner, built-in surround sound wiring, and French doors opening into a covered porch on the terrace in the private garden. There is also a bathroom on the ground floor.

On the first floor, there are two generously sized bedrooms. One could be divided into two doubles if needed and features a 'coffin hatch' for moving large furniture, as well as access to a loft with significant storage. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, also accessible from the other bedrooms, and an adjoining office space.

The second floor offers a characterful double bedroom with an exposed stone wall, vaulted ceiling, and beams.

Chestnut Forge
This great annexe has been successfully let out by the current owner and comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/living room, double bedroom and a shower room.

The private, south-facing garden is designed for low maintenance and spans three levels. The top tier features a lawn, fruit trees, a fully stocked woodstore, a greenhouse with an irrigation system, a spacious workshop, and a garden shed.

There are two off-street parking areas, one beside Chestnut Cottage and the other Chestnut Forge, offering ample parking in addition to the detached double garage.

In all approximately 0.20 acres. EPC Chestnut Cottage: D, EPC Chestnut Forge: D.

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Burton is a picturesque and sought after Cotswold village just south of the M4, known for its strong sense of community. At its heart are the highly
regarded Old House at Home pub, a Grade I listed church, and a popular farm shop.

The village is just a five-minute drive from Acton Turville and Castle Combe. Acton Turville offers excellent amenities, including a village shop with a post office, the highly regarded Trinity CE Primary School, the Fox & Hounds pub, and a small church. For everyday essentials, the market towns of Chippenham, Yate, and Chipping Sodbury provide supermarkets and further services.

Chippenham 8.5 miles (London Paddington from 75 minutes), Corsham 8.5 miles, Bradford on Avon 18.5 miles, Bath 13.5 miles (All distances and times are approximate).