4 bed detached house for sale

Kington St. Michael, Chippenham SN14

Originally known to date back to at least the 1840's, this exceptional four bedroom detached family home is offered to the market for the first time in 53 years. Purchased as two individual one bedroom cottages, the property has undergone extensive extensions and improvements, over the family years of ownership, to create a truly one-off home. The property has recently undergone some stylish and much-improved modernisation, perfectly combining elegant and contemporary accommodation, with the original charm and character. Offered with No Onward Chain.

The internal accommodation is arranged over three levels, and briefly comprises; entrance porch, large entrance hall with beautiful vaulted and beamed ceiling, and original slate flooring, sitting room with wood burner and bay-fronted French doors to the rear patio area, newly appointed kitchen / diner, study, and cloakroom, on the ground level.

There are two staircases to the first level, the first of which from the kitchen provides access to the newly appointed shower room and bedroom four. The main staircase from the entrance hall provides access to the open-landing, two principal bedrooms, both of which benefit from fitted wardrobes, and the stunning family bathroom, with separate shower. There is a jack and jill door between bedrooms 2 and 4, which could either be shut up to create complete separation, or provides scope to use the bedroom 4 as a dressing room / walk-in wardrobe, with en-suite shower room beyond.

To the second level is a study landing area and additional bedroom, with Velux windows and ample storage options.

Externally the property benefits from beautifully maintained, private walled garden, with a range of flowers, bushes and shrubs. There is a very useful workshop and shed in each corner. To the front is an integral double garage, and driveway parking for multiple vehicles, via the private gated entrance.

Additional benefits include:
- New boiler in 2024

Situation

Kington St Michael is a small, friendly village located on the outskirts of Chippenham, and the southern edge of The Cotswolds. The village offers amenities including a shop, café, public house, and an outstanding-rated primary school can all be accessed on foot within ten minutes. There is also a children's outside play area within 100 yards of the property. The location enjoys the best of both worlds, a tranquil, village setting close to countryside coupled with excellent transport links to numerous major cities including London, Bristol, Bath and Cardiff. By car, the M4 is easily accessible from the village, which provides access to London within two hours, and access to Cardiff in just over one hour. Regarding public transport, Chippenham train station is 3.5 miles away, with great connections to London Paddington, Swindon, and Bath Spa. The nearest bus stop is located a short two-minute walk away from the house, which hosts services to local towns Chippenham and Malmesbury. Two of Chippenham's highly reputable senior schools can be found on the north side of the town, and are within easy access of Kington St Michael.

Property Information

Council Tax Band; E

Freehold

Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage.

Gas Fired Central Heating

EPC Rating; E