Detached house for sale in Malmesbury SN16, 4 Bedroom

Description This impressive Grade II Listed detached period home is located in the heart of Sherston within a level walk of many amenities. Dating back to the late 18th Century, the property is a prominent building within the village with a history of housing the old doctor's surgery. Today, being offered to the market for the first time in over 20 years, the property is a substantial home with a wealth of character including exposed stone walls, beams and sash windows with keystones all under a gabled stone slate roof.

The well proportioned accommodation extends in all to 2,098 sq ft and is arranged over two floors along with an attic room. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, two formal reception rooms both with fireplaces, a sitting room with woodburning stove which is open plan to the breakfast room and fitted kitchen with exposed stone walls and French doors to the garden. Also on the ground floor is a study, shower room, utility and boiler room. On the first floor, a spacious landing serves four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The top floor attic room provides either further accommodation or storage as suited.

The delightful garden is arranged to the side of the property and is of a generous size enclosed by stone walls enjoying a good degree of privacy. The garden has been well maintained with patio seating areas, lawn and mature planted borders. A rear gate off the garden leads to the private parking area and garage which is accessed off Woods Close.

Situation The beautiful, ancient and much sought after village of Sherston with its broad High Street and historic stone houses is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty conveniently located on the edge of the Cotswolds. Sherston has a thriving community and offers many facilities, including church, primary school, doctor's surgery, post office & general stores, hairdresser, wine shops and two pubs including the highly regarded 16th century Rattlebone Inn, with its excellent food and friendly atmosphere. The facilities and amenities in Sherston more than adequately provide for everyday need with a whole host of societies and clubs meeting on a regular basis offering entertainment and social events for young and old alike.

Schooling locally is second to none, with very good state and independent schools providing transport to and from the village on a daily basis. Close by are the market towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury which are both approximately 5 miles away. Malmesbury is reputed to be the oldest Borough in the country dating back to the 11th Century. Both towns offer a wider range of shops, services, schooling and leisure facilities. There are main line stations to London-Paddington at Kemble (14 miles) and Chippenham (12 miles) whilst Junctions 17 & 18 of the M4 are both within 15 minutes' drive providing convenient access to Bath, Bristol and Swindon.