House For Sale £600,000
Set amidst West Woods in grounds of 0.6 acres stands this attractive detached period cottage. In a rural and tranquil setting, Fosbury Cottage originally formed part of the Meux Estate and is unlisted, sitting within a Conservation Area. The property typifies Victorian estate architecture and is classed as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset with brick and flint stone work, barge boards and diaper work under a tiled roof.
The cottage enjoys a welcoming entrance hall, dual aspect sitting room, kitchen with doors to the glass house, utility and downstairs WC on the ground floor and high ceilings throughout, giving a light and airy feel to the property.
The first floor has two bedrooms with stunning views and a bathroom. It is in need of sympathetic modernisation subject to the usual permissions.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/><br/>The property is approached via a track which leads to a garage with useful storage shed behind with parking to the front.
A gate leads into the mature gardens which wrap
around the cottage giving privacy and seclusion. Extending to 0.6 of an acre the grounds feature an established orchard, shrubs and specimen trees and mature hedge boundaries. A range of outbuildings can be found in the garden.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>West Woods is located on the edge of the Marlborough Downs close to the thriving village of Lockeridge. Foot and bridlepaths dissect the woodland and it is well known for its bluebell walks. The village of Lockeridge is situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Marlborough which offers a good range of services and amenities. Village amenities include a village primary school with an ofsted rated as good in March 2020 and public house The Who'd a Thought It. Mainline railway station from Pewsey (about 6 miles) provides fast access to London Paddington in approximately 1 hour and approximately 15 miles to the north lies the M4. The countryside surrounding Lockeridge is designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are many footpaths and bridleways around the village.
The cottage enjoys a welcoming entrance hall, dual aspect sitting room, kitchen with doors to the glass house, utility and downstairs WC on the ground floor and high ceilings throughout, giving a light and airy feel to the property.
The first floor has two bedrooms with stunning views and a bathroom. It is in need of sympathetic modernisation subject to the usual permissions.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/><br/>The property is approached via a track which leads to a garage with useful storage shed behind with parking to the front.
A gate leads into the mature gardens which wrap
around the cottage giving privacy and seclusion. Extending to 0.6 of an acre the grounds feature an established orchard, shrubs and specimen trees and mature hedge boundaries. A range of outbuildings can be found in the garden.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>West Woods is located on the edge of the Marlborough Downs close to the thriving village of Lockeridge. Foot and bridlepaths dissect the woodland and it is well known for its bluebell walks. The village of Lockeridge is situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Marlborough which offers a good range of services and amenities. Village amenities include a village primary school with an ofsted rated as good in March 2020 and public house The Who'd a Thought It. Mainline railway station from Pewsey (about 6 miles) provides fast access to London Paddington in approximately 1 hour and approximately 15 miles to the north lies the M4. The countryside surrounding Lockeridge is designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are many footpaths and bridleways around the village.
