3 bed detached house for sale

West Street, Great Somerford SN15

Description

Manor Stables Cottage is an interesting period conversion of some former stable buildings occupying a delightful location set up a private drive enjoying uninterrupted westerly views across a field opposite. The property is located within the popular village of Great Somerford and within easy level walking distance of amenities.

The cottage is deceptively large and superbly configured boasting generous ground floor space and has been designed as a 'forever home' offering a ground floor bedroom suite. The spacious accommodation is filled with natural light and extends to over 2,000 sq.ft. The living accommodation includes a dual-aspect family room with a fireplace at the focal point. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a Poggenpohl kitchen with integrated dishwasher, double oven, induction hob, wine cooler and a larder cupboard. There is a magnificent 37ft reception room with an impressive high vaulted ceiling, fireplace with stove, and glazed windows and door overlooking the garden. Across the ground floor and first floor, there are three generous double bedrooms all fitted with wardrobes and benefitting from private en-suite bathrooms.

Externally, the property is tucked away from passing traffic up a drive where there is an attached double garage with a store room at the back. The delightful south-facing garden is a tranquil environment in which to sit out in benefitting from a great degree of privacy and a sunny orientation. The garden has been beautifully landscaped around a heptagonal water feature with raised beds, pergolas, a lawn and thoughtful seating terraces.

Situation

Great Somerford is a sought-after north Wiltshire village which has a good range of amenities including a shop and post office, C of E primary and pre-school, chocolate box pretty church, and The Volunteer Inn with outdoor dining. The village shop won the 'Best Village Shop in Wiltshire' award in 2022, whilst the village itself has consistently placed in the top 5 of the 'Best Kept Medium Sized Village' in Wiltshire by the Campaign to Protect Rural England. The village has an excellent sense of community, active with clubs and social events which are networked with the neighbouring villages. The village also has a show-ground which hosts Dauntsey Park Horse Trials among other equestrian events. Sporting and leisure facilities nearby include the Beaufort Polo Club, and the Somerford Fishing Association along the River Avon. There are also many walks through open countryside to be enjoyed via several public footpaths directly from and around the village. Situated 4.8 miles away is the historic market town of Malmesbury with its historic Abbey, Waitrose, Aldi, Co-op, library, leisure centre, Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ secondary school, and Dyson HQ. The larger market town of Chippenham is 7 miles away with direct rail links to London Paddington (69 minutes), Bristol and Bath. Great Somerford is in an excellent location for commuting to London and Bristol with Junction 17 of the M4 only 5 miles away.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold with oil-fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. There are solar panels on a feed-in tariff. The property is located within a conservation area. Superfast broadband is available and there are some limitations to mobile phone coverage. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker, please see the website for more information. Wiltshire Council Tax Band F.