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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SN8 1DL
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A fine, unlisted, period 5/6 bedroom house on the edge of Marlborough Common but within easy access of the high street, with ample parking, private garden and a large outbuilding / garage.
ABOUT THIS HOUSE Thorn Hanger enjoys an enviable position on The Common, one of Marlborough's most prestigious residential addresses, offering an exceptional blend of privacy, mature surroundings and immediate access to the vibrant market town.
Set opposite Marlborough Common, with the rolling Downs beyond.
The house has impressively sized reception rooms and at its very heart is a wonderful kitchen / breakfast room with French windows leading to the private garden.
The property also benefits from a large outbuilding / garage that has great scope for further development. Thorn Hanger is believed to date from 1890 and is not Listed.
Perfectly placed for both town and country living, the property benefits from the tranquility of its leafy setting while remaining within easy reach of Marlborough's renowned High Street.
ABOUT THIS AREA Marlborough is one of Wiltshire's most distinguished market towns, celebrated for its exceptional blend of historic character, vibrant community and outstanding countryside.
Centered around one of the widest High Streets in England, the town offers an impressive collection of independent boutiques, cinema, cafés, tennis club, golf club, fine restaurants, traditional inns and specialist retailers, creating an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and welcoming.
Surrounded by the rolling landscapes of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, Marlborough provides immediate access to superb walking, cycling and riding across some of southern England's most beautiful countryside, while nearby Savernake Forest offers ancient woodland and miles of scenic trails.
The town is renowned for its exceptional educational provision, including the internationally acclaimed Marlborough College, alongside an excellent choice of state and independent schools such as St John’s.
Communications are excellent, with the M4 motorway providing convenient access to London, Bristol and the West Country, while rail services from Great Bedwyn, Hungerford and Swindon offer regular connections to London Paddington.
Combining architectural elegance, exceptional amenities and an enviable rural setting, Marlborough remains one of the South West's most desirable places to call home.
TOWNS, CITIES & VILLAGES Marlborough High Street 0.5 mile Hungerford 10 miles Bath 32 miles London 77 miles TRAIN STATIONS Pewsey train station 7 miles (London Paddington from 56 mins) Hungerford train station 10 miles (London Paddington from 45 mins) AIRPORTS Southampton Airport 55 miles Bristol Airport 57 miles London Heathrow 63
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