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"Smestow Gate Cottage stands at the heart of Smestow which is a small hamlet within easy reach of the wide ranging local amenities afforded by the nearby villages of both Swindon and Wombourne.

The property has been extensively renovated throughout by the current owner whilst retaining the cottages charm and wealth of original features including an array of exposed beams and timbers. The property offers delightful family accommodation over two floors with superb open views to the front over rolling countryside and with a private, well tended and mature garden to the rear.

Accommodation comprises entrance hall with a useful storage cupboard and staircase to the first floor. Just off the hallway is a stylishly appointed guest cloaks WC with corner shower cubicle and vanity wash hand basin.

The superb dining kitchen is a great space for entertaining, allowing an abundance of light from the dual aspect windows to the side and rear. There is a generous range of wall and base units with granite worktops matching the large central island that sits at the heart of the kitchen providing breakfast bar style seating and additional storage. The kitchen affords integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and space for the range cooker with extractor hood over.

Open access from the kitchen leads to a small study snug area with french doors leading out to the rear garden. An open arch continues into the sitting room with leaded window to the front, heavily beamed and raftered ceiling and an inglenook style recessed fireplace with inset beam and woodburner. There is also a separate dining room with stylish wall mounted fire.

A staircase rises from the hall to the first floor landing with a built in airing cupboard. There are three well proportioned double bedrooms, the master of which is complete with built in wardrobes. There is a luxuriously appointed family bathroom providing a classic white suite featuring a freestanding bath and large heated towel radiator. Perfect for families, there is also a separate shower room.

Externally, Smestow Gate Cottage has a pretty road frontage having a gravelled courtyard garden with wrought iron railings and a tile hung timber framed porch. To the rear of the property is a beautifully matured and landscaped garden with a patio and terrace to the rear of the house, lawn with stocked beds and borders, water feature and timber garden shed. There is a laundry room with plumbing for a washing machine, shelving and storage areas.

The property stands on the corner of Smestow Road and Smestow Lane which is a small, private lane with no through road. On the opposite side of the lane the property offers a substantial area of hardstanding parking for several vehicles.


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