House For Sale £850,000
A fabulous Grade II Listed cottage (2437 sq ft) with separate stone built home office and garage. Scope exists for conversion to an annex or holiday let, subject to obtaining the necessary consent. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, large garden with vegetable plot. Ample private parking,
no onward chain.
The Property
Built in the late 18th Century and originally the Head Gardener’s Cottage within the grounds of the adjacent former Manor House, this Grade II Listed property has been lovingly improved by the current owners. Each room has undergone extensive works including re-plastering, upgrading the electrics and radiators, replacing the flooring, woodwork and redecoration throughout. The kitchen is nearing completion. There is a large stone built and insulated garage, workshop and home office within the garden with drainage, plumbing, gas, electric and internet so there is scope for an annex or holiday let, subject to obtaining the necessary consent.
Location
Kington Langley is a quintessential English village on the edge of the Cotswolds with a strong community spirit, village hall, tennis courts and play area; church and primary school. Nearby Chippenham boasts two excellent state secondary schools and there are a wide range of independent schools within an easy commute. Chippenham Station is within 3 miles, with fast links to London Paddington and junction 17 of the M4 motorway provides quick access to the motorway network including, Bath and Bristol to the west, Swindon, Newbury, Reading and London to the east.
The Accommodation
The cottage is an exceptionally light and well-proportioned family home. The dual aspect sitting room has an exposed red brick fireplace and log burning stove, built-in cupboards and French doors leading to the garden. The living room is also dual aspect, with stone fireplace and log burning stove. Secondary spiral stairs lead to the first floor. The large kitchen/diner has a range of bespoke freestanding units fitted with oak worktops, including space for dishwasher and tumble dryer; three oven Everhot with induction hob and boiling/simmering plate, built-in cupboard housing boiler and washing machine. Door leading to garden. There is a separate boot room with access into the garden and access to cloakroom/WC. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate shower. The fabulous master bedroom suite on the second floor has bespoke built-in oak wardrobes and drawers. The en suite has a corner bath and separate shower.
Driveway And Gardens
Vehicular access is to the rear with driveway parking for at least 4 cars. A gate leads into the rear garden where there is a vegetable garden, greenhouse, logstore and pond. The south facing rear garden is fully enclosed, private and level. The principal lawned area extends to about 27.5m by 15.3m (90'3" x 50'2"). The garden contains several fruit trees, a specimen Maple tree and mature, well-stocked borders. Adjoining the house is a large south facing terrace, ideal for alfresco dining. The lawned front garden is enclosed by hedges on three sides.
Garage And Workshop (9.64 x 3.84 (31'7" x 12'7"))
Twin wooden doors to front, conservation roof light, window and door to side. Numerous power and light points, plumbing and drainage, mezzanine storage space over.
Home Office (4.54 x 3.78 (14'10" x 12'4"))
Oak floor, gas fire, two conservation roof lights, window and door to garden. Vaulted ceiling with spotlights. Separate phone line and high speed broadband connection.
General
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. Broadband. Council Tax Band F - £2,828.91 payable for (2021/22).
Directions To Sn15 5nd
To reach the parking at the rear of the property, from M4 junction 17 take the B4122 signposted Sutton Benger. Follow this road for about 1.5 miles and at the T junction bear right onto the B4069 towards Kington Langley. As you enter the village, immediately after the 40 mph signs, bear left onto the Private Drive signposted act. Follow the lane between the hedges for 50 meters and bear round to the right. The driveway is a short distance on your right hand side.
no onward chain.
The Property
Built in the late 18th Century and originally the Head Gardener’s Cottage within the grounds of the adjacent former Manor House, this Grade II Listed property has been lovingly improved by the current owners. Each room has undergone extensive works including re-plastering, upgrading the electrics and radiators, replacing the flooring, woodwork and redecoration throughout. The kitchen is nearing completion. There is a large stone built and insulated garage, workshop and home office within the garden with drainage, plumbing, gas, electric and internet so there is scope for an annex or holiday let, subject to obtaining the necessary consent.
Location
Kington Langley is a quintessential English village on the edge of the Cotswolds with a strong community spirit, village hall, tennis courts and play area; church and primary school. Nearby Chippenham boasts two excellent state secondary schools and there are a wide range of independent schools within an easy commute. Chippenham Station is within 3 miles, with fast links to London Paddington and junction 17 of the M4 motorway provides quick access to the motorway network including, Bath and Bristol to the west, Swindon, Newbury, Reading and London to the east.
The Accommodation
The cottage is an exceptionally light and well-proportioned family home. The dual aspect sitting room has an exposed red brick fireplace and log burning stove, built-in cupboards and French doors leading to the garden. The living room is also dual aspect, with stone fireplace and log burning stove. Secondary spiral stairs lead to the first floor. The large kitchen/diner has a range of bespoke freestanding units fitted with oak worktops, including space for dishwasher and tumble dryer; three oven Everhot with induction hob and boiling/simmering plate, built-in cupboard housing boiler and washing machine. Door leading to garden. There is a separate boot room with access into the garden and access to cloakroom/WC. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate shower. The fabulous master bedroom suite on the second floor has bespoke built-in oak wardrobes and drawers. The en suite has a corner bath and separate shower.
Driveway And Gardens
Vehicular access is to the rear with driveway parking for at least 4 cars. A gate leads into the rear garden where there is a vegetable garden, greenhouse, logstore and pond. The south facing rear garden is fully enclosed, private and level. The principal lawned area extends to about 27.5m by 15.3m (90'3" x 50'2"). The garden contains several fruit trees, a specimen Maple tree and mature, well-stocked borders. Adjoining the house is a large south facing terrace, ideal for alfresco dining. The lawned front garden is enclosed by hedges on three sides.
Garage And Workshop (9.64 x 3.84 (31'7" x 12'7"))
Twin wooden doors to front, conservation roof light, window and door to side. Numerous power and light points, plumbing and drainage, mezzanine storage space over.
Home Office (4.54 x 3.78 (14'10" x 12'4"))
Oak floor, gas fire, two conservation roof lights, window and door to garden. Vaulted ceiling with spotlights. Separate phone line and high speed broadband connection.
General
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. Broadband. Council Tax Band F - £2,828.91 payable for (2021/22).
Directions To Sn15 5nd
To reach the parking at the rear of the property, from M4 junction 17 take the B4122 signposted Sutton Benger. Follow this road for about 1.5 miles and at the T junction bear right onto the B4069 towards Kington Langley. As you enter the village, immediately after the 40 mph signs, bear left onto the Private Drive signposted act. Follow the lane between the hedges for 50 meters and bear round to the right. The driveway is a short distance on your right hand side.
