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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · SN12 8DG
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About
Tucked away from the main road and accessed through a pretty gate is this delightful two bedroom period cottage, with a wonderful garden that has been beautifully maintained.
Ideal for first time buyers or investment purchaser and the perfect holiday let/second home.
Stooped in history with plenty of period features and was formally a residence for the workers of Shaw Manor.
On the ground floor there is a gorgeous wooden porch taking you through to a stable door and entrance hall with a cupboard (Ideal for coats and shoes) and provides access to a lovely cottage style fitted kitchen/dining room, with double aspect, and a large living room with open fireplace.
Upstairs there are two double bedrooms with original painted wooden flooring and a stylish family bathroom.
There are attractive character iron radiators in all rooms, and the property has recently undergone new pipework to the interior, with outside pipes/drains having been also recently maintained.
Outside is where this period home really comes in to its own. With a much larger outside space than you would expect, ideal for pottering about and sure to keep any green fingered gardener busy.
There is a lawned area with well established boarders, paths leading through well planted areas and private spaces, a summerhouse/garden room with power and light and a large wooden outbuilding which could easily be converted in to a home office/play room/games room.
All in all a real gem of a property, tucked away in a secret location.
Location Shurnhold is within easy walking distance of this beautiful market town and train station and ideally located for access to local shops, schools and leisure facilities.
Melksham is conveniently situated with good access to the neighbouring towns of Chippenham, Devizes and Trowbridge with Chippenham having a mainline railway station (London-Paddington) and access to the M4 motorway via junction 17 offering convenient access to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London.
The property is also a short drive to the idyllic national trust village of Lacock.
Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Wiltshire Council Council Tax Band: C EPC Rating: D Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Agents notes: Often with a property of this age, there is access through the garden for the neighbours to their garden and no official off road parking.
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