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"A detached family home situated in gardens of half an acre situated in the popular village of Biddestone.

Description

This modern family home, built in the early 1980 s and situated in a private setting stands in gardens over just over half an acre. The property enjoys 2,478 sq ft of accommodation as well as substantial garaging, workshops and storage to the side.

A welcoming reception hall is accessed through the front porch with a staircase to the two upper floors with bedroom bathroom and attic accommodation. The ground floor has a large kitchen dining room that opens to the rear into a large conservatory spanning the entire rear of the property and opening into the garaging. The far side of the hall is a light and spacious living room with a wood burning stove and overlooking the gardens. There is a further cloakroom and shower room on this floor.

Set at the end of a quiet cul de sac leading off the central village green, the property offers a quiet setting, with a drive and turning circle accessed through a five bar gate. To the side of the drive is a large level lawn to the front of the property, leading around one side to a vegetable and fruit garden to the rear. At the far side of the house is substantial garaging, workshops and storage with a large further attic space.

The property needs updating, allowing a new owner to create an excellent, versatile accommodation in a sought after village location.

Location

The picturesque Saxon village of Biddestone is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a wonderful example of a Cotswold village, complete with a duck pond and village green at its centre. Most buildings are from the late 18th century and amenities include a popular public house, a play park, playing fields, village hall and church. There is an active village calendar with events including an annual fete, biannual festival and bonfire party, as well as a book club, a WI, cricket club and tennis club.

Nearby schools include Stonar, St Marys Calne, Westonbirt and Marlborough College along with Bath schools including King Edwards, Prior Park College, Monkton Combe, Royal High and Kingswood and two universities in Bath.

Further amenities are available at Corsham 2miles and Chippenham 5 miles and Bath 11 miles .

A mainline rail link operates from Paddington to Chippenham journey time from 60 mins , Bath journey time from 90 mins and onwards to Bristol Temple Meads. Junction 17 of the M4 at Chippenham is within 7 miles of the property.

Square Footage 2,478 sq ft


Acreage 0.55 Acres"