House For Sale £550,000
Gable Cottage, Biddestone is a charming grade II listed detached cotswold stone cottage in the heart of this most desirable village. Situated on the edge of the Village Green, the double fronted cottage dates from 1723 and boasts many stunning period features. Originally thatched and the village reading room it has an attractive Cotswold stone gabled roof, ornate stone mullion windows and offers well proportioned accommodation throughout. Fine examples of its features include exposed ceiling beams, window seats, leaded light windows, and an inglenook fireplace. Inside the fireplace itself there is a shelf originally used to warm jars of cider. Arranged over two floors the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with doors to both reception rooms and a later single storey extension to the rear which houses the rear lobby, cloakroom and large kitchen/breakfast room. In the dining room a flight of stairs leads to the two double bedrooms and bathroom. A further flight leads to an ideal child's/occasional loft/bedroom with Velux window. The master bedroom is double aspect with a generous range of fitted cupboards with a combination of hanging and shelving space. The property is heated by a mains gas fired central heating system. Externally the Cottage has an open lawn to the front and side gated access to a private enclosed garden to the rear, in addition to a paved area for logs, bin and bicycle storage.
Situation
The property is located on the periphery of the picturesque village of Biddestone within a short distance of open fields and farmland where there are excellent walks and country pursuits available. Biddestone is one of the most sought after villages in North Wiltshire with many period properties set around the village green with duck pond. Local amenities include two public houses, a church, village hall/sports club with cricket and football facilities. A more comprehensive range of facilities is available in the nearby town of Corsham and Chippenham including a main line railway station at Chippenham (London-Paddington). The Georgian city of Bath is approximately 10 miles away and the M4 at junction 17 and 18 within reasonable access, thus offering a good commuting to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London.
Property Information
Property Information Council Tax Band: - F
Freehold
Mains Services
Gas Fired Central Heating
Village Location
no onward chain
Situation
The property is located on the periphery of the picturesque village of Biddestone within a short distance of open fields and farmland where there are excellent walks and country pursuits available. Biddestone is one of the most sought after villages in North Wiltshire with many period properties set around the village green with duck pond. Local amenities include two public houses, a church, village hall/sports club with cricket and football facilities. A more comprehensive range of facilities is available in the nearby town of Corsham and Chippenham including a main line railway station at Chippenham (London-Paddington). The Georgian city of Bath is approximately 10 miles away and the M4 at junction 17 and 18 within reasonable access, thus offering a good commuting to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London.
Property Information
Property Information Council Tax Band: - F
Freehold
Mains Services
Gas Fired Central Heating
Village Location
no onward chain
