6 bed detached house for sale

The Street, Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16

This beautiful, well-appointed detached schoolhouse has gorgeous gardens and benefits from stunning rural views. Set in the heart of this pretty and highly regarded north Wiltshire village on the edge of Charlton Park Estate, surrounded by beautiful open countryside but close to the pretty and historic market town of Malmesbury.
The property has enlarged over the years to create an impressively well-proportioned, elegant home ideal for entertaining and family life on a grand scale. Retaining many period features, including the impressive family room, the original part of the schoolhouse, which is 40 feet long, a vaulted ceiling, a spiral staircase leading to the principal suite and large open fireplace, the property is a fantastic space for entertaining.
The property has highly versatile accommodation, if required, with the potential to use the east part of the house as an annexe for family members or guests.

Gardens and grounds:
The property is approached through large wooden gates and has an exceptional amount of parking. There is also an area of hardstanding to the east boundary for potential garaging, subject to the relevant permissions if required.
Beyond this area and to the rear of the property are beautiful established gardens with a high degree of privacy. There are various stone terraces and wooded areas with beautiful unspoilt rural views beyond, as well as a tennis court to the rear of the garden.

Services:
Oil-fired central heating. Mains water, drainage and electricity.

Charlton is a village in North Wiltshire, on the edge of Charlton Park Estate. It is just 2.5 miles east of the market town of Malmesbury, which has an excellent range of shops, cafes and restaurants. Charlton has a well-attended Parish Church and a renowned village pub, The Horse & Groom Inn. There is a strong community with various events, a cricket club.
Shops: Malmesbury (Waitrose and Aldi), Cirencester, Tetbury, Bath, Cheltenham, Swindon, and Bristol are all within easy reach.
Schools: Lea and Garsdon CE Primary School, Charlton Primary School, Malmesbury and Chippenham secondary schools. Westonbirt, Beaudesert, Rendcomb, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College.
Roads: M4 Jct 17 at Chippenham (8 miles).
Trains: Kemble - London Paddington from 70 mins, Chippenham Station for Bristol Temple Meads (from 25 mins and Paddington from 70 mins).
Excellent walking and cycling, riding on the extensive network of footpaths, roads and bridleways across the region.
Rugby at Bath and Gloucester, with local clubs in Tetbury, Minety, and Chippenham.

Distances:
Malmesbury 2.9 miles | Tetbury 6 miles | Kemble station 7 miles (London Paddington 75 minutes) | M4 (Junction 17) 8 miles | Cirencester 11.5 miles | Swindon 14 miles | Cheltenham 26.9 miles | Bath 28.2 miles | Bristol 31 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).