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" A skillfully extended period cottage in a semi-rural location, with a large outbuilding, suitable for a variety of uses. 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with showers - one en suite. 22ft by 15ft sitting room, dining/playroom, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility area. Substantial 48ft outbuilding, parking, formal and lawned gardens.

LOCATION This semi-rural hamlet lies about 3 miles south of Malmesbury and a similar distance from Junction 17 of the M4 motorway. The neighbouring villages of Upper Seagry and Great Somerford both have a primary school and public house and the latter also has a highly regarded shop/post office. There are intercity train services from Chippenham about 7.5 miles south. DESCRIPTION Tucked away off the village road, this 19th Century semi-detached period cottage has been painstakingly renovated and more recently skillfully extended by the current owners. It now offers well proportioned family sized accommodation arranged over two principal floors, plus an attic playroom. Particular features include the large triple aspect sitting room with log burning stove, a beautifully appointed bathroom and four double bedrooms. The ground floor features mainly oak, chestnut or flagstone flooring and throughout the cottage there is much attention to detail. Outside there are beautifully tended formal gardens plus a lawned area and at the rear is a substantial outbuilding suitable for a variety of uses such as business premises, or the conversion to a granny annex (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission). OPEN PORCH Oval window to side, front door to hallway with stairs to first floor and doors off to: DINING/PLAYROOM 4.97m(16'4'') max x 3.93m(12'11'') Window to front, French doors to side. Open fireplace with fitted Jotul log burner and shelving in recess to side. Chestnut flooring, radiator, three wall light points, TV points. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.90m(19'4'') x 3.78m(12'5'') Plus bay window. Range of wooden painted wall and base units with drawers and wooden worktops. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and separate filtered water tap. Built-in stainless steel double oven, ceramic hob with canopy extractor over. Integrated dishwasher, space for refrigerator and freezer. Further wooden painted cupboards to one wall with fitted desk area. Two windows to front, chestnut flooring, two radiators, downlighters. REAR HALL Window and door to rear. Utility area with matching wall and base units, laminated worktops, plumbing for sink. Plumbing for washing machine and space for further appliance. Oak flooring, radiator, downlighters. CLOAKROOM White suite of WC and vanity basin with travertine stone tiled surrounds. High level cupboard housing the electric meter. Window to rear, radiator, extractor fan, downlighters. SITTING ROOM 6.81m(22'4'') x 4.57m(15'0'') French doors on three elevations. Jotul log burning stove with tiled hearth. Two radiators, five wall light points, downlighters, TV point. STUDY 2.98m(9'9'') x 2.93m(9'7'') Ceiling open to full height with velux roof light and window to rear. Flagstone flooring, oil fired boiler, radiator, downlighters. FIRST FLOOR Split level landing with velux rooflight, downlighters and access to roof space. Double doors opening to: BEDROOM ONE 4.59m(15'1'') x 4.35m(14'3'') Triple aspect windows, two radiators, three wall light points, downlighters. BATHROOM Luxury white suite comprising double ended bath, cubicle with mains shower, WC and vanity basin. Travertine stone tiled surrounds, linen cupboard with radiator and slatted shelving. Two radiators, downlighters, two wall light points, extractor fan, shaver socket. BEDROOM FOUR 4.52m(14'10'') x 2.48m(8'2'') Window to rear, radiator, downlighters. Access to loft/play room. BEDROOM TWO 3.75m(12'4'') x 3.50m(11'6'') Victorian grate, sash window to front, radiator, two wall light points. Door to: PROPERTY LAYOUT Please note this layout is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale.
PROPERTY LAYOUT Please note this layout is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale.
EN SUITE BATHROOM White suite of bath, cubicle with mains shower, WC and twin vanity basins. Large walk-in storage cupboard, with internal arched window to bathroom. Window to front, heated towel rail, two wall light points, extractor fan, shaver socket. Access to roof space. BEDROOM THREE 3.94m(12'11'') x 3.93m(12'11'') Windows to front and side, overstair closet with wash hand basin and light. Radiator, downlighters, TV point. SECOND FLOOR Approached from a trap door in bedroom four, folding wooden steps lead to the: ATTIC PLAYROOM 9.65m(31'8'') x 3.44m(11'3'') max Sloping ceilings with a maximum 1.96m(6'5) central ceiling height. Window to gable end, one velux roof light, shelving, power and light. Borrowed light window onto landing below. FRONT GARDEN A gravelled driveway to the side of the property allows for turning and parking for several vehicles. The attractive gardens lie to the front, side and rear of the property. A pedestrian gate opens into the front garden which is beautifully landscaped with box hedging, shrub borders and gravelled pathways. SIDE GARDEN The area of garden to the side is chiefly lawned with specimen trees, a decked seating area and a tree house. NB: Planning permission exists for the erection of a garden room to link the sitting room to the dining/play room. The courtyard style rear garden is predominantly paved with stone, and has well stocked borders and a water feature. Green house, covered store with oil tank, two log stores, outside taps, lighting and power. Charming brick built outbuilding with light and windows on two sides. THE OUTBUILDING 14.73m(48'4'') x 3.51m(11'6'') This substantial outbuilding was constructed in 2000 and is currently used as a pottery. It is insulated to a high level and has reclaimed brick and timber clad elevations. Internally the ceiling is open to full height with exposed beams and incorporates four roof lights and four windows to the front elevation, plus double and single entrance doors. There is a WC, three radiators and ample power and light points. It is suitable for use as business premises, or the conversion into a granny annex or similar, subject to obtaining the necessary consent. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. DIRECTIONS: From Malmesbury head south on the A429 towards Chippenham. As you leave the 40 mph zone, take the first turning on your left, Grange Lane, which leads to Startley. In Startley continue past the left turning to Great Somerford and after a short distance the entrance to The Laurels will be seen on your left hand side, denoted by our For Sale board. POSTCODE SN15 5HF These particulars, including any plans, are a general guide only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. No tests as to the condition or suitability of any services, fixtures or fittings have been carried out and intending purchasers must make their own enquiries. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. All measurements and distances are approximate. Fitted carpets, curtains and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale unless otherwise stated.
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