Detached house for sale in Malmesbury SN16, 4 Bedroom

This charming traditional period farmhouse is very privately situated on the edge of this quiet North Wiltshire village and built in the vernacular style of the local Cotswold Stone under a Cotswold stone roof. Internally the house has excellent family accommodation and maintains a number of characterful features throughout such as the beamed ceilings and flagstone floors which run through much of the ground floor.

The front door opens into a large light hallway with a fitted book case and cloakroom to the right. At the far end of the hall is the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a number of wall and floor units with a large 5 oven Aga. A door opens through to a larder and double
garage. Leading from the hall is a dining room that has an impressive fireplace with views across the garden. Beyond this is a large, light drawing room with French doors to the terrace at the rear of the property. There is a useful study as well as a cosy sitting room with an
open fire and dual aspect windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. On the first floor is a large master suite with dressing room and en suite. There are three further bedrooms one of which is served by the family bathroom and the remaining two (accessed via a separate staircase) by a bathroom and a cloakroom. A further staircase from the landing leads to the second floor where there are two useful attic rooms.

Church Farm is situated in a peaceful rural location on the edge of Hankerton. Nearby Malmesbury is a charming town, reputed to be the oldest borough in England. The town has an excellent range of shops and services including a Waitrose supermarket. Other local towns include Tetbury, Chippenham and Cirencester. The main regional centres include Swindon, Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol, all of which are within daily commuting distance. Good access to Junctions 16 and 17 of the M4, the latter being about 10 miles. Main line rail service to London Paddington from Swindon (55 minutes), Kemble or Chippenham stations (both about 75 minutes). A choice of good private and state schools within daily driving distance. Malmesbury School is particularly well regarded. Private schools in the area include Querns and Westonbirt, Pinewood, Marlborough College, St Mary’s Calne, the Cheltenham Colleges and Beaudesert Park. Ample local sporting opportunities including a number of golf courses and many equestrian events including Badminton Horse Trials and racing at Cheltenham and Newbury.

Church Farm is at the end of a long gravelled drive with parking to the front of the house for a number of cars. The property sits within delightful mature gardens that are mostly laid to lawn with a variety of trees and shrubs. The herbaceous boarders are stocked with an array of well-established plants. There are two paddocks as well as a tennis court. There is a stable yard comprising three stables and a tack room as well as a useful garage/store.