House For Sale £275,000
*A beautiful Grade II Listed two double bedroom village property*Generous sized landscaped and well stocked gardens bound by a stream and with far reaching rural views beyond*Off road parking for two cars, externally accessed sun room/utility and adjacent shower room*No onward chain.
Situation: The property is situated on the outskirts of this attractive village in a small road leading to St. James Church and the downs of Salisbury Plain. Bratton has a popular junior school, the Duke pub and general store whilst there is a tea room and small garden plant centre just across the fields from the cottage. Beautiful countryside lies close by with the Westbury Downs and Picquet Hill in turn leading towards the famous Westbury White Horse. The neighbouring towns of Trowbridge, Westbury and Devizes offer comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities with Westbury (3 miles) providing a regular main line rail service to London Paddington. The market town of Frome lies approximately 8 miles.
Description: Shepherds Cottage is believed to date from 1605 and has many original period features including exposed beams, some original elm floor boards and a beautiful beamed wall to the landing. This characterful Grade II Listed property has been the subject of updating works by the current owner including the installation of a full gas fired central heating system to radiators approximately 5 years ago and a complete new wiring approximately 2 years ago. This archetypal country cottage has the most beautiful sloping gardens which are approximately 90' in length and are bound by a stream with open fields beyond. The garden incorporates two paved terraced areas in addition to other seating areas and has many established trees, shrubs and bushes. Providing a beautiful main home or even a possible weekend retreat the property is sold with the benefit of no onward chain.
Accommodation: All dimensions being approximate.
Enclosed Porch: With a wood exterior double doors and a further wooden door to:
Sitting Room: 13'1"x11'5" With a display fireplace with brick surround, multi-pane window to the front, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, understairs storage cupboard, storage recess beside the fireplace, radiator, door and staircase rising to the first floor, door to the bathroom and access through to:
Kitchen: 7'6"x6' This dual aspect room has a range of base cabinets incorporating a ceramic Belfast sink, built-in double oven and a four ring gas hob.
Bathroom: This Victorian style three piece white suite comprises a roll top bath with ornamental feet and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, half height wood panelled walls, chrome towel rail/radiator, multi-pane window to the rear and a floor hatch providing access to a cellar area.
First Floor:
Landing: With feature exposed fully beamed wall, access to the roof space and window to the front.
Bedroom 1: 14'x9'11" With windows to the front and side enjoying views to the fields and neighbouring cottages. Fitted double wardrobe. Radiator
Bedroom 2: 12'8"x8'7" With a window to the side and multi-pane window to the rear enjoying stunning views. Radiator and elm floor boards.
Approached from outside is:
Sun Room/Utility Area: 8'7"x6'9" Overlooking the garden with space for some white goods and access through to:
Shower Room: Comprising a shower cubicle, wash basin, low level WC and plumbing for a washing machine. Wall mounted Baxi Eco gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating to radiators.
Outside: The property is approached via a five bar gate giving access to off street parking, beyond this is a generous sized area of garden which is approximately 90' in length and incorporates tiered gardens with pathways leading to different areas of lawn flanked by a number of mature and well established flower borders, shrubs bushes and trees. There are three separate sitting areas including two patios both large enough for table and chairs and a further sheltered area under a large tree, The garden enjoys uninterrupted views neighbouring fields extending up to The Downs and Picquet Hill in the distance.<br /><br />
Situation: The property is situated on the outskirts of this attractive village in a small road leading to St. James Church and the downs of Salisbury Plain. Bratton has a popular junior school, the Duke pub and general store whilst there is a tea room and small garden plant centre just across the fields from the cottage. Beautiful countryside lies close by with the Westbury Downs and Picquet Hill in turn leading towards the famous Westbury White Horse. The neighbouring towns of Trowbridge, Westbury and Devizes offer comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities with Westbury (3 miles) providing a regular main line rail service to London Paddington. The market town of Frome lies approximately 8 miles.
Description: Shepherds Cottage is believed to date from 1605 and has many original period features including exposed beams, some original elm floor boards and a beautiful beamed wall to the landing. This characterful Grade II Listed property has been the subject of updating works by the current owner including the installation of a full gas fired central heating system to radiators approximately 5 years ago and a complete new wiring approximately 2 years ago. This archetypal country cottage has the most beautiful sloping gardens which are approximately 90' in length and are bound by a stream with open fields beyond. The garden incorporates two paved terraced areas in addition to other seating areas and has many established trees, shrubs and bushes. Providing a beautiful main home or even a possible weekend retreat the property is sold with the benefit of no onward chain.
Accommodation: All dimensions being approximate.
Enclosed Porch: With a wood exterior double doors and a further wooden door to:
Sitting Room: 13'1"x11'5" With a display fireplace with brick surround, multi-pane window to the front, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, understairs storage cupboard, storage recess beside the fireplace, radiator, door and staircase rising to the first floor, door to the bathroom and access through to:
Kitchen: 7'6"x6' This dual aspect room has a range of base cabinets incorporating a ceramic Belfast sink, built-in double oven and a four ring gas hob.
Bathroom: This Victorian style three piece white suite comprises a roll top bath with ornamental feet and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, half height wood panelled walls, chrome towel rail/radiator, multi-pane window to the rear and a floor hatch providing access to a cellar area.
First Floor:
Landing: With feature exposed fully beamed wall, access to the roof space and window to the front.
Bedroom 1: 14'x9'11" With windows to the front and side enjoying views to the fields and neighbouring cottages. Fitted double wardrobe. Radiator
Bedroom 2: 12'8"x8'7" With a window to the side and multi-pane window to the rear enjoying stunning views. Radiator and elm floor boards.
Approached from outside is:
Sun Room/Utility Area: 8'7"x6'9" Overlooking the garden with space for some white goods and access through to:
Shower Room: Comprising a shower cubicle, wash basin, low level WC and plumbing for a washing machine. Wall mounted Baxi Eco gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating to radiators.
Outside: The property is approached via a five bar gate giving access to off street parking, beyond this is a generous sized area of garden which is approximately 90' in length and incorporates tiered gardens with pathways leading to different areas of lawn flanked by a number of mature and well established flower borders, shrubs bushes and trees. There are three separate sitting areas including two patios both large enough for table and chairs and a further sheltered area under a large tree, The garden enjoys uninterrupted views neighbouring fields extending up to The Downs and Picquet Hill in the distance.<br /><br />
