3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Longleaze Lane, Melksham SN12

Considerably updated by the current owners this charming Bath stone fronted 3 bedroom semi detached cottage, originally built in the 1860's is situated in this private no through road. The property has an attractive stone wall to the front and enclosed storm porch with a door to the main living room with wall paneling and a feature fireplace with inset solid fuel burner. A door leads to the dining room with period brick fireplace and a further door to the hallway which has stairs rising to the first floor and a further door to the recently re-fitted kitchen. Fitted with wall and base units there is a built in dishwasher, cooker, micro wave and hob with extractor hood and door leading to the utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, door to the rear garden and useful fully tiled shower room. On the first floor is a large landing with the main double bedroom at the front of the cottage and the two remaining bedrooms to the rear. A large 4 piece bathroom suite which completes the upstairs. The property is double glazed throughout and warmed by an oil-fired central heating system. Externally there are front and rear gardens, the front has a substantial old stone wall with gate and is largely laid to patio stones and shrubs. There is also parking opposite the property which will accommodate one or cars cars, depending on size. The long rear garden is pretty, private, enclosed and very well maintained. It is mainly laid to lawn with stepping stones running its length. Either side of the garden and running its length are a number of established trees, bushes and shrubs, a wildlife pond and further deep Koi pond at the end close to the large summer house which also has storage at the back. Here there is power and light. To the front of the summer house is a small patio area laid to stone chippings to enjoy quiet summer evenings. The property has full access across a neighboring home for front access and has new carpets and electrics completed in 2025.

Situation

Melksham is an historic former market town with a variety of shopping including a Waitrose, leisure and educational facilities, well served by good roads and is only 12 miles south of the M4 motorway. Trains run from Melksham Station to Swindon, Southampton, Frome and Cheltenham. Buses serve Bath, Chippenham, Devizes and Trowbridge. National Express Coaches run direct services to London. The Georgian city of Bath offers a wealth of cultural and recreational points interests and is only 13 miles to the west and Salisbury, 34 miles to the south. Communications in the area are excellent with train services to London Paddington from Chippenham, Pewsey and Westbury. The M3 /4 also gives easy access to the motorway network and to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Property Information

Council Tax Band: C

Double Glazed

Mains Services

EPC Rating: C

Located In A Private No Through Road