Cottage for sale in Malmesbury SN16, 2 Bedroom

Description Quack Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed period home situated down a quiet lane just off from the thriving town centre of Malmesbury and located within striking distance to many amenities. The cottage has a wealth of character throughout with exposed beams and yet benefits from surprisingly good ceiling height with the accommodation arranged over three floors and extending in all to 840 .

The ground floor is greeted by a charming living room with wood burning stove open plan to the dining room, at the rear is a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and access to the garden. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a newly installed modern bathroom with separate shower and bath. Stairs up off the landing lead to the top floor useful attic room which could be utilised a further bedroom or study if required.

Externally at the rear is a private courtyard garden enclosed by fencing with timber decking which enjoys the afternoon sun, beyond this is a further shared garden laid easy to maintain. A gate at the bottom of the garden opens to a small car park off Burnham Road where a parking permit can be acquired for c.£35 pcm.

Situation Malmesbury is an ancient hilltop town situated on the southern edge of The Cotswolds. Traditionally a market town serving the rural area of North West Wiltshire, the town is reputed to be the oldest borough in England created by Charter in 880 ad by Alfred the Great. Today, the High Street has numerous independent shops, pubs and restaurants including a new Waitrose store and a regular weekly Farmer's market whilst the town has excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools and good recreational and leisure facilities. The M4 motorway (J17) to the south provides fast road access to the major employment centres of Bristol and Swindon together with London and the West Country. Main line rail services are available from Chippenham and Kemble (Paddington in about 75 minutes).