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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · BA12 6BW
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.9%) on 20 JunListed 172 days
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About
A beautifully renovated two bedroom semi-detached cottage, situated in a lane side position on the edge of Mere, a charming Wiltshire market town with a good range of everyday amenities including shops, a pub and a primary school.
Full of character and charm, the property has been extensively improved by the current owner over approximately six years, including a new kitchen and bathroom, smart heating and lighting, and a converted garage providing a self-contained studio with income potential, all presented to a high standard throughout and offered for sale with no onward chain.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a superb sitting and dining room featuring a striking stone wall, wood-burning stove, and exposed wooden beams.
This is complemented by a well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar, along with a cloakroom fitted with a basin and WC. The ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating throughout.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both served by a bathroom complete with a shower, WC, and a linen cupboard with integrated laundry facilities.
Outside, a charming wrap around garden enjoys full sunlight throughout the day at both ends and backs directly onto open fields and countryside, with a patio seating area, mature shrubs and well stocked flower borders.
A self-contained studio with its own shower, WC and a full kitchen is found within the plot, alongside off road parking for up to three cars.
The Property Inside Ground Floor Entering into the sitting and dining room, you are welcomed into an immediately impressive and characterful space, featuring a stone feature wall, exposed wooden beams, and a wood-burning stove as its focal point, creating a wonderfully warm and inviting atmosphere.
The kitchen is a well-appointed and stylish everyday space, fitted with shaker units and wood worktops, and offering a full range of integrated appliances including an oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, and induction hob.
It also benefits from a breakfast bar, smart lighting, and a door leading out to the rear garden. A cloakroom fitted with a basin and WC serves the ground floor.
There is underfloor heating throughout. First Floor Stairs rise to the landing where two well proportioned bedrooms are found, offering lovely views both East and West.
The bedrooms are served by the bathroom complete with a shower, WC and linen closet with laundry machine.
Outside Garden A charming and private wrap around garden enjoying full sun at both ends of the day, with a patio seating area, lawn, mature shrubs and well stocked flower borders.
Backing directly onto an open field. The garden enjoys lovely far reaching countryside views and a wonderful sense of peace and seclusion.
Studio A completely self-contained studio is found within the plot, converted from the former garage and complete with its own shower, WC, full kitchen and its own paved seating area facing the field.
The studio presents an excellent opportunity for additional income as a holiday let or ancillary accommodation.
Parking Ample off road parking for up to three vehicles is available to the side of the property.
Useful Information Energy Efficiency Rating F Council Tax Band C Oil Fired Central Heating Underfloor Heating Throughout the Ground Floor Mains Drainage upvc Double Glazing Freehold No Onward Chain Location And Directions Mere is a sought after Wiltshire town set beneath the slopes of Castle Hill, offering an attractive setting and a strong sense of community.
The town provides a range of everyday amenities including a supermarket, independent shops, cafés, a primary school and public houses, along with access to surrounding countryside ideal for walking and outdoor pursuits.
Well positioned for transport links, Mere lies close to the A303, providing convenient access to London and the South West, with nearby towns such as Gillingham and Shaftesbury offering further facilities and mainline rail connections to London.
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