House For Sale £685,000
Description Mill Cottage is an idyllic detached period home set within the charming pedestrian only accessed 'The Barton' located just off the picturesque Upper Common at the heart of Kington Langley, and was formerly the village post office. An ideal country retreat, the cottage has direct access onto countryside walks immediately from the back door whilst the village is conveniently situated for access to the M4 and Chippenham station. The current owner has lovingly restored and refurbished the cottage installing modern upgrades including a new gas central heating system through a combi boiler and Paladin cast iron radiators finished in Farrow & Ball, as well as refitting the kitchen and bathrooms. Spanning over three floors, the characterful accommodation extends in all to 1,463 sq.ft. And is beautifully presented throughout.
The ground floor entrance hall features oak flooring and a new oak staircase up and the dual-aspect living room boasts a wood burning stove. The L-shaped open plan kitchen/dining room continues the charm with limestone flooring and feature stone fireplace, whilst the kitchen has been beautifully fitted with granite worksurfaces over timber units benefitting from integral appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and built-in water filter. On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom which has been re-fitted as a shower room. Also on the first floor, there is a useful home office complete with internet/telephone network socket. The magnificent principal bedroom is arranged on the top floor showcasing timber beamed vaulted ceiling and also benefitting from ample fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. The landing accesses an attic storeroom which has potential for conversion.
Mill Cottage benefits from an off-road parking bay laid to gravel and secured with timber gates. There is a further private parking space located by the rear kitchen door on a shared driveway. The good-sized sunny garden is a delightful addition to the cottage and overlooks the pretty common at the front. Laid mostly to lawn with landscaped shrub borders, the garden is bound by Cotswold stone walling.
Situation Kington Langley is an excellent North Wiltshire village situated only 2 miles from the town of Chippenham with a picturesque village centre of open common land. This popular village is favoured for its great sense of community and has amenities such as a C of E Primary School, parish church, playing fields and an active village hall. There are many clubs on offer including tennis and croquet. The large town of Chippenham has various facilities, retail parks, a leisure centre and popular secondary schooling options. Chippenham mainline railway station has regular services to London (Paddington c.75 minutes). There is also convenient easy access to the M4 with junction 17 located only a 5 minute drive away for further travel to Bristol, Bath, Swindon, London and Wales.
Tenure & services We understand the property is Freehold with gas central heating, mains drainage, electricity and water.
The ground floor entrance hall features oak flooring and a new oak staircase up and the dual-aspect living room boasts a wood burning stove. The L-shaped open plan kitchen/dining room continues the charm with limestone flooring and feature stone fireplace, whilst the kitchen has been beautifully fitted with granite worksurfaces over timber units benefitting from integral appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and built-in water filter. On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom which has been re-fitted as a shower room. Also on the first floor, there is a useful home office complete with internet/telephone network socket. The magnificent principal bedroom is arranged on the top floor showcasing timber beamed vaulted ceiling and also benefitting from ample fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. The landing accesses an attic storeroom which has potential for conversion.
Mill Cottage benefits from an off-road parking bay laid to gravel and secured with timber gates. There is a further private parking space located by the rear kitchen door on a shared driveway. The good-sized sunny garden is a delightful addition to the cottage and overlooks the pretty common at the front. Laid mostly to lawn with landscaped shrub borders, the garden is bound by Cotswold stone walling.
Situation Kington Langley is an excellent North Wiltshire village situated only 2 miles from the town of Chippenham with a picturesque village centre of open common land. This popular village is favoured for its great sense of community and has amenities such as a C of E Primary School, parish church, playing fields and an active village hall. There are many clubs on offer including tennis and croquet. The large town of Chippenham has various facilities, retail parks, a leisure centre and popular secondary schooling options. Chippenham mainline railway station has regular services to London (Paddington c.75 minutes). There is also convenient easy access to the M4 with junction 17 located only a 5 minute drive away for further travel to Bristol, Bath, Swindon, London and Wales.
Tenure & services We understand the property is Freehold with gas central heating, mains drainage, electricity and water.
