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"An impressive and spacious Grade II listed detached period home situated in the heart of this desirable Wiltshire village.

Description

This impressive detached Grade II listed period home is well placed in the heart of Seend village. The home sits in its large plot of a third of an acre with ample parking and benefits from being on a regular bus route.

Its origins date back to the 15th century but the home as we know it was extensively updated in the 18th century to include its red brick wrap fascia and now offers 3,872 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors.

The accommodation comprises long entrance hall running down the middle of the home and from front to back. This provides access from both the front and side of the property. There is a spacious and welcoming family room which comes complete with a feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove and easy access to the kitchen as well as views onto the garden room. The garden room is in two parts with lots of space and light as well as great views and direct access to the gardens. There is a formal drawing room at the front of the house with the most impressive fireplace with a robust stone surround and inset grate and canopy. Additionally there are impressive moulded beams to the ceiling. The dining room is ideal for entertaining with room to accommodate a large number of guests. The kitchen is well equipped and can be accessed off the hallway or family room. It comes complete with granite work surfaces, island unit, Aga and cooking range.

Additionally to the ground floor is a cloakroom as well as a utility room and study home office ideal for those used to working from home.

To the first and second floor are the bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom comes complete with an en suite bathroom and separate dressing shower room with impressive vaulted ceiling and large walk in wardrobe. There are a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms to the first floor with two more bedrooms and a bathroom to the second floor. The home is well set for any growing family.

Outside

This pretty period property is located along the High Street where a driveway leads down the side to a parking area and double garage with large storage area above. The whole of the gardens amount to just over 0.3 of an acre and are well maintained and laid predominantly to lawn. They have been well thought out and landscaped to provide attractive stone pathways, raised flower beds, ornamental fruit trees and a well equipped terrace complete with covered area ideal for the inclement British summer. The gardens offer a number of different areas to sit and enjoy as well as raised vegetable beds for the more green fingered. They are private and enclosed predominantly by stone and red brick walling.

Location

The property is located in the heart of highly desirable Seend village, which is renowned for its many fine period buildings that sit along the High Street. There are many local amenities within the village including a local store and Post Office, primary school, three public houses, church, village hall and community centre. For further information see the Seend Parish Neighbourhood Plan . The larger regional centres of Devizes, Marlborough and Chippenham are within easy reach. Extensive facilities are available in Devizes with many independent retailers, restaurants and a weekly farmers market and Marlborough has a delightful High Street with many shops including Waitrose.

The M4 provides access to London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. The M3 provides access to London and the South. There are rail services to London Paddington from Chippenham approx. 57 mins fastest and 71 mins , Westbury approx.. 1 hour 24 mins or Pewsey approx. 58 mins fastest and 67 mins .

This part of Wiltshire is renowned for its many well regarded schools including Marlborough College, Dauntseys, St. Margaret s Preparatory School and St. Mary s Calne, amongst others.

Square Footage 3,872 sq ft


Acreage 0.33 Acres

Directions

The property is located along the High Street with easy parking in Dial Close next door or at the house.

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