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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SN14 8DB
Sold STCListed 80 days
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About
Rare to the market and sold with no onward chain, this incredible detached period farmhouse offers almost 3000 square feet of character-rich accommodation with exciting potential.
Positioned in the heart of the ever-popular village of Colerne, this property provides an excellent opportunity to create your 'forever home'.
Step inside and discover an abundance of inherent character throughout, with impressive fireplaces, exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and attractive flagstone flooring.
The ground floor boasts a central hallway featuring a door and steps that lead down to an unconverted basement that benefits from light and power.
A spacious dual-aspect sitting room occupies the right hand front room of this well-proportioned house, featuring an exposed stone wall and an impressive fireplace with a cosy wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
On the opposite side of the entrance hallway, a large formal dining room also benefits from a wood-burning stove and exposed wooden beam, perfect for entertaining.
The generous kitchen/breakfast room spans a large portion of the rear of the property and comes equipped with a traditional Aga, a conventional cooker with gas four-ring hob and extractor above, a deep pantry cupboard, sink, space for a fridge and freezer, and the space, power and plumbing for additional appliances such as the dishwasher and washing machine/drier.
Offering a pleasant outlook over the rear garden, there is plenty of cabinetry and worktop space in this kitchen, as well as a versatile and bright garden room found adjacent - ideal for use as a playroom or home office with doors to the garden.
A convenient downstairs cloakroom/W.C with sink and radiator completes the ground floor, adding convenience for busy family life.
Ascend up the wide central staircase to the first floor and you will find a bright galleried landing leading to four light-filled double bedrooms, each offering comfortable living spaces.
The main bedroom comes with expansive fitted wardrobe and shelving storage along one of the walls and enjoys a pleasant rooftop view with sight of the valley in the distance.
This main bedroom offers plenty of additional room for free-standing furniture and comes complete with a spacious en suite bathroom fitted with a full length bath with shower over, further to the sink and W.C.
The remaining three double bedrooms share access to a large shower-room which has a generous walk-in fully tiled shower enclosure, a sink, W.C, and towel rail, all of which is often found bathed in plenty of natural light (just as the en suite is), thanks to the windows in situ.
Externally, the property features an enclosed, private, and low-maintenance rear patio garden which enjoys a favourable due-South orientation.
Accented with a couple of small mature trees and plants, this sunny patio garden is perfect for outdoor relaxation.
Adjacent to the garden at the rear-side of the property a double-width private driveway provides ample space for two vehicles to comfortably park.
Colerne is a thriving and highly regarded village set within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideally positioned between Bath and Chippenham.
Elevated above the Box Valley, it offers an abundance of scenic walks and cycling routes.
The village supports a strong community and a wide range of amenities including a church, two public houses, a post office, a local shop, a florist, doctors’ surgeries, and regular visiting street food vendors.
Families are well served by the highly regarded Colerne Church of England Primary School, with convenient transport links to secondary schools in Bath and Chippenham, as well as a selection of independent schools within easy reach.
The M4 motorway provides straightforward access to Bristol and London, while Chippenham station offers direct rail services to London Paddington in approximately one hour.
Nearby attractions include the renowned Lucknam Park, the National Trust village of Lacock with its historic Abbey, and the picturesque Castle Combe.
The village itself hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, contributing to its enduring appeal.
Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold Detached House Council Tax Band: F Current EPC Rating: D (59) Potential EPC Rating: C (82) Services: Mains gas radiator central heating plus wood-burning stove.
Mains drainage. Mains electricity. Mains water. Mix of single and double glazing.
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About 1 High Street, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8DB
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