Welcome to The Laurels Shurnhold House Shurnhold, Melksham, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the SN12 8DG area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built before 1900 and has a reported internal area of 137 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £532,675 and a rental potential of £3,462 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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SUMMARY
This beautiful period home occupies part of the impressive Shurnhold House and is packed with immense charm and character with stone mullion windows, flagstone flooring and exposed beams. Spacious accommodation is found throughout the home aswell as delightful gardens and parking.
DESCRIPTION
Occupying part of the impressive Shurnhold House, The Laurels is a beautiful period home packed with immense charm and character. To the ground floor we find the entrance hallway, a 22ft drawing room / dining room packed with character with stone mullion windows with leaded glass latch windows, exposed beams, log burner and flagstone flooring, an impressive 20ft kitchen / breakfast room with range cooker, and also a useful utility room / cloakroom. To the first floor we find two double en suite bedrooms and to the second floor we find a wonderful master suite set in the eaves of the home with exposed beams with a generous en suite bathroom. Externally the gardens are beautifully manicured with level lawn area, Laurel hedging, mature trees and pond, whilst to the rear of the property a further garden can be found with a herb and vegetable garden. There is also the added benefit of a private parking area with automatic double gates and parking for three cars.
The Laurels, Shurnhold House
Occupying part of the impressive Shurnhold House, The Laurels is a beautiful period home packed with immense charm and character. To the ground floor we find the entrance hallway, a 22ft drawing room / dining room packed with character with stone mullion windows with leaded glass latch windows, exposed beams, log burner and flagstone flooring, an impressive 20ft kitchen / breakfast room with range cooker, and also a useful utility room / cloakroom. To the first floor we find two double en suite bedrooms and to the second floor we find a wonderful master suite set in the eaves of the home with exposed beams with a generous en suite bathroom. Externally the gardens are beautifully manicured with level lawn area, Laurel hedging, mature trees and pond, whilst to the rear of the property a further garden can be found with a herb and vegetable garden. There is also the added benefit of a private parking area with automatic double gates and parking for three cars.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Wooden front door with small glazed insert opening into a good size entrance hall with panelled door to living/dining room and panelled door to utility/cloakroom. An attractive leaded latch window with stone surround, beautifully framed by the Wisteria on the front of the house, provides views onto the gardens. There is an exposed beam above this window and above the door to the living/dining room. Split level staircase to the first floor, panelled doors to double storage cupboard with shelves, ceramic tiled floor, halogen light fitting, double radiator.
Utility / Cloakroom 7' 1" x 6' 2" ( 2.16m x 1.88m )
Latch windows to rear with attractive exposed beam above looking onto the patio and vegetable garden. Circular sink with mixer tap set into roll edge work surface, fitted cupboard below and plumbing for washing machine, double doors to good size airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and boiler with hanging rail and storage space, low level W.C., part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, spot lighting.
Drawing Room / Dining Room 22' 8" max x 17' 1" ( 6.91m max x 5.21m )
A fantastic reception packed with character and plenty of space for large furniture combining a living area and dining area. There are two stone mullion windows to front with leaded glass latch windows and exposed beams above; again framed by the beautiful Spring flowering Wisteria. Two hefty beams run through the ceiling, in the living area there is a fireplace with chunky wooden surround and log burner, original flagstone floor, recessed lighting, television point, telephone point, two double radiators, double latch doors to kitchen/dining room.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 20' 1" x 12' 4" ( 6.12m x 3.76m )
This room will no doubt be the hub of the household and provides more of a country farmhouse feel with a range cooker and plenty of space for a large dresser and traditional farmhouse kitchen table. Double glazed window to rear looking onto the rear herb and vegetable garden, high level panel window to rear and part glazed door to side leading to a patio area and on to the herb garden. The kitchen has a range of fitted base units with twin bowl ceramic sink unit set into work surface. Range cooker with extractor hood above, plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, alcove with fitted book shelves and cupboard beneath, terracotta tiled floor, recessed halogen lighting, double radiator, telephone point, glazed double doors to shallow recess.
First Floor
Landing
The landing has a delightful period atmosphere with recessed cabinets set into one wall, one with solid double doors and one with glazed double doors with display shelves. A stone mullion window with leaded glass panes throws light onto the far end of the landing where two panelled doors open into bedrooms two and three. A staircase leads to the second floor and there is an exposed beam and a double radiator.
Bedroom Two 14' 4" max x 13' 7" max ( 4.37m max x 4.14m max )
Window to rear with window seat, ornamental fireplace, exposed beams, double doors to shallow storage alcove, doors to deep double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf above, television point, double radiator, recessed halogen lighting, panelled door to en-suite.
En Suite Shower Room
Stone mullion window with leaded glass latch windows to front looking onto the gardens, large shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, close coupled W.C., pedestal wash basin, part tiled walls, shaver point with mirror and light, recessed halogen lighting, single radiator, exposed beam.
Bedroom Three 13' 5" max x 13' 3" max excluding dressing area ( 4.09m max x 4.04m max excluding dressing area )
Double stone mullion window to front with leaded glass latch windows looking onto the gardens, dressing area (not included in the measured space) with doors to built in double wardrobe and panelled door to en-suite. Exposed beam, recessed halogen lighting, double radiator, telephone point, television point.
En Suite Bathroom
Stone mullion window with leaded glass latch windows looking onto the gardens, classic white suite comprising panelled bath with wall mounted over bath shower, close coupled W.C., bidet and pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls, shaver point with mirror and light, double radiator, built in storage shelves, recessed halogen lighting.
Second Floor
Landing
Door to master suite, doors to eaves storage space, exposed beams, loft access point.
Master Bedroom 20' max x 12' 8" max ( 6.10m max x 3.86m max )
This room is set in the eaves of the house with stacks of exposed beams and dorma latch windows to front and rear. Fitted triple wardrobe with further storage cupboards above and to the side, doors to eaves storage space, double radiator, telephone point, television point, door to en-suite. NB: Sloping ceilings.
En Suite Bathroom
An indulgent room with large old fashioned bath, the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view onto the Horse Chestnut tree at the front of the house. Pedestal wash basin, low level W.C., bidet, wall mounted over bath shower, exposed beams, recessed lighting, eaves storage cupboards, single radiator, shaver point with mirror and light, feature glass blocks between the bedroom and en-suite.
Externally
Parking & Main Entrance
Automatic double gates open onto a gravel parking area for the four properties forming Shurnhold House, The Laurels has three allocated parking spaces. From here a path leads past a beautiful Tree Peony and Laurel hedges to the main gardens of The Laurels. Once inside the gardens a path leads to the front door.
Gardens
The majority of the gardens are situated at the front of the property enjoying the afternoon and evening sun and offer a good size level lawn area with a mixture of Laurel hedge and fence borders. There is a paved seating area immediately to the front of the house with views across the lawn and a larger paved seating area to the side of the lawn with an interesting rectangular stone pond shaded by a Robinia tree. A gravel path leads from the parking area, through the garden to the front door and there are various planted flower beds and borders along with a useful storage shed with W.C.
To the rear of the property there is a smaller garden with patio seating area, perfect for enjoying breakfast in the morning sun. Beyond this we find a well designed herb and vegetable garden with various planted beds surrounded by gravel pathways and fenced borders.
DIRECTIONS
From our Corsham office turn left onto the Pickwick Road and right at the mini roundabout towards Gastard and Whitley. Proceed through the villages of Gastard and Whitley, upon reaching the traffic lights proceed straight on towards Melksham. The property can be found on the left, after the George Ward School, with a gravel entrance and automatic double gates opening onto the parking area.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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Tax band F
432 sqm plot
