5-bedroom detached house · SN8 1BJ
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**Virtual tour available** A STUNNING five-bedroom detached family home offering FAR REACHING VIEWS across the North Wessex Downs and SPACIOUS contemporary living throughout.
DESCRIPTION The Laurels is a luxurious, energy-efficient timber-framed Danwood home, built by the current owners in 2021 and benefitting from Danwood’s 20-year structural warranty.
This impressive five-bedroom detached family home is ideally situated close to the historic town centre of Marlborough.
The accommodation is thoughtfully designed and generously proportioned throughout, offering stylish, contemporary living.
A standout feature is the underfloor heating to both floors, alongside a superb 30ft open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with bi-fold doors opening onto the patio, perfectly positioned to enjoy far-reaching countryside views.
Further enhancing the ground floor is a study/family room, cloakroom, utility room, and ample storage.
Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, all enjoying lovely views across the surrounding countryside.
The property is presented in immaculate condition throughout.
OUTSIDE The driveway provides parking for several vehicles and benefits from a carport and EV charging point, with gated pedestrian access leading to the rear garden.
The garden is a particular highlight, enjoying far-reaching views across the North Wessex Downs, along with a high degree of privacy and a sunny aspect.
Thoughtfully designed, it is laid mainly to lawn with raised and sunken paved patio areas, creating ideal spaces for both relaxing and entertaining.
A summer house with power and light provides added versatility. SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION All mains services are connected except gas and the property operates from an Air Source Heat Pump.
EPC rating: B Council tax band: G Marlborough is a vibrant market town, and the house is located just a short walk from the High Street.
The town offers a mix of major retailers, independent boutiques, coffee and tea shops.
There is a wide selection of national retailers including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, popular restaurants include, Franklyn’s Bistro, Dan’s, Pino’s and Ask.
Hillier’s Yard and Hughenden Yard offer further boutique shopping to be discovered off the historic high street and the independent Parade Cinema show a wide range of films and live theatre.
The leisure centre is located close to the centre of town and Marlborough Golf Club offers an excellent round of golf in a stunning setting.
Further sporting facilities and clubs include tennis, cricket, running, rugby and hockey.
The town features regular live music events and an annual literature festival as well as a multitude of courses for all the family at Marlborough College Summer School.
Marlborough has excellent schooling with St Johns Academy close by and is also home to the renowned private school Marlborough College.
Situated on a historic trade route, Marlborough is very well placed for other towns including Swindon, Hungerford and Newbury and the cities of Bath and Salisbury.
The surrounding area is dominated by the ancient Savernake Forest and stunning Marlborough Downs which run between the Pewsey Vale and Kennet Valley.
Rail links to London Paddington are from Pewsey, Great Bedwyn, Swindon and Hungerford.
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