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"A very WELL PRESENTED semi-detached BUNGALOW (732 sq ft) in a convenient location with a lovely garden sloping gently down to the river. Large porch/utility room, sitting/dining room, kitchen. Two bedrooms, bathroom. Garage, ample driveway parking, large mature garden.

Location The market town of Malmesbury sits on the highly desirable Gloucestershire/Wiltshire borders, just 12 miles from Cirencester, 'the capital of the Cotswolds.' Malmesbury is reputed to be England's oldest borough, dating from around 880 AD. It has a good selection of shops and a regular farmers' market, a library, museum, leisure centre with pool, two primary schools and a 'High Performing Academy' secondary school. The 12th century Abbey and Abbey House Gardens together with the nearby Westonbirt Arboretum are significant tourist attractions. The Royal estates of Highgrove and Gatcombe Park are close by and the area is known for its country sports, excellent walking, cycling and water sports. The cosmopolitan city of Bath is 23 miles south-west. J17 of the M4 provides access to the area's major employment centres and there are trains to Paddington in just over an hour from Chippenham, Kemble and Swindon. The Property Built in the 1970's, this well presented semi-detached property is one of few non-estate bungalows in the town. It is conveniently located for the supermarket and has a large mature garden that slopes gently down at the rear to the River Avon, which makes a very pleasant back drop for the property. (NB there is no history of flooding here but the land on the opposite side of the river does form part of the flood plain). A gas fired boiler in the hall supplies central heating and hot water, with radiators in all rooms. Small pane UPVC double glazed windows are fitted throughout and a there is a large loft space with considerable further potential. The Accommodation Entrance to the property is via a large triple aspect porch which doubles as a utility room. There is plumbing for the washing machine and ample space for freezers etc. A door at the rear leads to the garden. The hall has a boiler cupboard and separate airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. There is a hatch and drop down wooden ladder providing access to the large loft space which offers potential for further accommodation. The sitting/dining room is at the front with a feature bow window and an ornamental fireplace surround. The kitchen next door has an electric double oven, hob and extractor hood, together with an integrated fridge and a breakfast bar. Both bedrooms are at the rear overlooking the generous garden with the larger bedroom having one wall of built-in wardrobes. The bathroom is as well presented as the rest of the property. Outside There is extensive driveway parking adjacent to the garage, with a greenhouse at the rear. The large garden is chiefly laid to lawn with well stocked shrub borders. The garden gently slopes down away from the bungalow where it adjoins the River Avon. Garage 4.99m x 2.54m

(16'4' x 8'4') Up and over door, power and light. Services All mains connected. The gas boiler is in the hall. Local Authority Wiltshire Council Offices, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 1ER. Tel: 01249 706111, www.wiltshire.gov.uk Council Tax Band C - ?1,432.61 (2012/13). Directions to SN16 0BX At the top of Malmesbury High Street bear left and continue past the Abbey to the Triangle. Here turn right, proceed down Gloucester Road and a the roundabout turn left into Park Road. The bungalow is a short distance along on the right hand side. While we take care to ensure the accuracy of our information the following points should be noted: All measurements and distances are approximate. 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. Fitted carpets, curtains and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale unless otherwise stated. Any plans and photographs are illustrative and do not imply such items are included in the sale. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Blount & Maslin. They are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed."