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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SN13 0SA
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About
Rare to the market and available with NO ONWARD CHAIN – Located in an enviable position within Academy Drive with views over the Nature Reserve to the rear and access to 17 Acres of communal parkland, this five-bedroom detached family home offers generous accommodation measuring in excess of 2,700 sq.ft including a large open-plan kitchen-diner / family room, three reception rooms, as well as a double garage and driveway parking.
Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a welcoming and spacious central hallway with useful ground floor WC and staircase to the first floor.
From the hallway there is access to the dual aspect sitting room which overlooks the front and rear gardens.
Measuring 19’ 6” x 13’ 2”, the sitting room provides ample space for furniture and for all the family to enjoy, with a modern cassette wood burner with a bespoke Bath stone surround providing a focal point and double doors giving access to the rear garden.
Returning to the hallway, there is a second reception room that overlooks the front aspect.
Currently used as an office, this space would make an ideal study or children’s playroom and measures 10’ 11” x 9’ 6”. Also accessed from the hallway is the kitchen-diner / family room.
Occupying a large footprint this space truly is the heart of the home.
The kitchen enjoys fully fitted wall and base units with integrated Miele appliances including double oven, steam oven and integrated microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher, as well as am impressive, curved breakfast bar set in the centre of the room.
There is ample space for a dining table and seating areas with views and access to the garden via a conservatory to the rear.
From the kitchen, there is the added benefit of a utility room with space for freestanding appliances, as well as a external door to driveway.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the formal dining room which benefits from generous proportions with ample space for a freestanding dining table.
Subject to consents, there is potential to combine with dining room with the kitchen to create an even larger, open plan modern family space.
Stairs to the first-floor lead to five bedrooms, comprising of four double-rooms and one generous single-room, and the family bathroom.
The master bedroom enjoys views over the rear garden and benefits from built in wardrobes and an ensuite.
The ensuite has been modernised to a high standard by the current owners and includes a large walk-in shower. Bedroom two also overlooks the garden with a second ensuite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms include two further double room and one large single. There is flexibility throughout the rooms with bedroom five currently being used as an additional office.
To complete the first floor, the family bathroom comprises of a modern white suite with jetted bath.
Externally, the property is located in a prime position within Academy Drive set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac of just four properties in total.
The front garden has been mostly laid to lawn with mature trees surrounding the plot. The rear garden enjoys a peaceful position set away from road and backs on to Academy Drive Nature Reserve.
The garden is mostly laid to lawn and is the perfect spot for children to play, whilst a patio area catches the afternoon sun and is the perfect spot to enjoy al-fresco dining, as well as a working hot tub that can be enjoyed all year round.
From the garden there is rear access to the double garage which benefits from power and lighting.
Corsham is a pretty and historic town of architectural significance located on the southern fringes of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty and some 8 miles North East of the fine Georgian City of Bath.
The town, noted for its pretty High Street, has a wealth of beautiful and historic buildings dating from the 16th Century such as the Alms House and the historic Corsham Court with its landscaped open parkland.
The town caters for most day to day needs with a range of national and bespoke shops, coffee houses, boutiques, restaurants and a variety of public houses to enjoy.
There are very good Primary and Secondary schools and the Springfield Leisure Centre.
Communications are excellent: Bath, Bristol and Swindon are all within easy motoring distance; there are fast road links to London and the West Country via the M4 motorway (J17 and 18 approximately 15 - 20 minutes away); and quick main line rail services are available from either Bath or Chippenham.
Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold (approx. £400pa Estate Charge) Council Tax Band: G EPC Rating: C (75) // Potential: B (82) Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains water supply .
Mains drainage. Mains electricity. Double glazing throughout.
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