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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SN10 4RP
Sold STCListed 136 days
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About
A beautifully updated period home in a private, picturesque setting nestled in the heart of the highly desirable village of Urchfont, Oak Tree Cottage is a truly special home that combines the charm of a traditional period property with the comfort and style of modern living.
Offered to the market in move-in ready condition, this beautiful home is a perfect blend of heritage charm and modern convenience.
The present owners have undertaken a programme of thoughtful updating, ensuring that every room reflects both quality and character.
From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by a sense of warmth, craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Period features or superb modern replacements are celebrated throughout the house, from timber doors to characterful windows that frame the surrounding countryside.
The entrance door opens to a welcoming hall from which all the ground floor rooms lead off. There is a large utility room and a downstairs cloakroom.
The formal dining room retains many of the property’s character features including an original bakers oven.
The superb living room is the heart of the home — a generous light-filled space with an inglenook fireplace with a log burner, as well as exposed beams, and dual aspect views over the garden and to the front.
An open glass framed staircase rises from here to the first floor and adds a contemporary touch while complementing the property's character.
The well-appointed kitchen, fitted with an Aga, benefits from a superb oak and glass extension which provides space for a table and overlooks the delightful garden offering a perfect blend of practicality and style, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
Upstairs, the accommodation is arranged around a central landing and comprises a generous dual aspect master bedroom with exposed beams takes advantage of the views.
There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms. A versatile additional room, offers flexibility as a home office, nursery, or single bedroom.
The bedrooms are served by a beautifully tiled family bathroom featuring a classic roll-top bath and built in storage, while a separate shower room provides added convenience for busy households.
Outside, the property truly comes into its own.
The large and outstanding south-facing landscaped garden has been designed to make the most of its position, offering sweeping views across open countryside.
Mature planting, a well-tended lawn, and multiple seating areas create a private haven for relaxation. There is a rockery, plentiful terracing and a vegetable garden.
Triple garaging with automatic oak doors with stairs to loft and complete with covered log store provides excellent storage and workshop potential, while the generous driveway, which winds around the house from the village road, offers ample parking.
SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION Mains water, drainage and electricity connected. The property operates on oil heating.
Council Tax Band F EPC Rating E Despite its peaceful and secluded setting, Oak Tree Cottage is just a short stroll from Urchfont’s many amenities.
The village has its own Church - St Michael and All Angels - and boasts a well-stocked shop and post office, a popular pub, an excellent primary school, and a vibrant community spirit.
There is a village green and duck pond.
Surrounded by beautiful Wiltshire countryside yet within easy reach of Devizes and other market towns, the village is also within access of Pewsey or Salisbury train stations for fast links to London.
Urchfont village is a designated conservation area with easy access to Devizes and surrounding market towns, with good transport links.
Value & comps
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