House For Sale £750,000
An extremely attractive Grade II listed period cottage in the desirable rural village of Chilton Foliat with separate two bedroom guest accommodation and off-road parking.
Description
A unique property, Chilton Cottage is a quintessentially English Grade II listed thatched cottage carbon dated to circa 1430. The property is situated in a sought-after village and is being offered to the market for the first time in 45 years. The house offers plentiful accommodation and an abundance of traditional period features. Exposed beams are evidenced throughout, and the property boasts two inglenook fireplaces. The ground floor of the cottage comprises a 20’ sitting room, a snug, a spacious formal dining room, a study and a shower room. The kitchen retains many character features and offers a generous amount of storage. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom to the master. The guest accommodation has been sympathetically converted from the original stables with everything brand new and fitted to a high specification. The ground floor comprises a 16’sitting/dining room, a tasteful kitchen and a utility/WC. There are two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. Surrounded by countryside this property is an ideal retreat but with close transport links.
Outside
At the front of the cottage there is a small garden enclosed by a flint wall. There is a lawned area to the rear with mature plants, shrubs and flowers. The paved area serves both the cottage and the guest accommodation, perfect for al fresco dining. There is a handy shed and driveway parking for two vehicles.
Services & material information
The property operates on gas fired central heating.
EPC rating: Exempt
Council tax band: G<br /><br />Chilton Foliat is a pretty village, quintessentially English, located 14 miles south-east of Swindon and 2 miles north-west of Hungerford, just a short drive from junction 14 of the M4. The village lies adjacent to the chalkland-fed River Kennet and enjoys many social events throughout the year, as well as benefitting from a popular and friendly public house, village hall and village primary school with regular bus services. Secondary education school buses run to nearby Hungerford, which has a comprehensive range of services including banks, supermarkets and a range of boutiques, antique shops, cafes and an award-winning book shop. Railway stations are located at Hungerford, Swindon and Newbury (11 miles) for links to London, Bath and the north.
Description
A unique property, Chilton Cottage is a quintessentially English Grade II listed thatched cottage carbon dated to circa 1430. The property is situated in a sought-after village and is being offered to the market for the first time in 45 years. The house offers plentiful accommodation and an abundance of traditional period features. Exposed beams are evidenced throughout, and the property boasts two inglenook fireplaces. The ground floor of the cottage comprises a 20’ sitting room, a snug, a spacious formal dining room, a study and a shower room. The kitchen retains many character features and offers a generous amount of storage. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom to the master. The guest accommodation has been sympathetically converted from the original stables with everything brand new and fitted to a high specification. The ground floor comprises a 16’sitting/dining room, a tasteful kitchen and a utility/WC. There are two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. Surrounded by countryside this property is an ideal retreat but with close transport links.
Outside
At the front of the cottage there is a small garden enclosed by a flint wall. There is a lawned area to the rear with mature plants, shrubs and flowers. The paved area serves both the cottage and the guest accommodation, perfect for al fresco dining. There is a handy shed and driveway parking for two vehicles.
Services & material information
The property operates on gas fired central heating.
EPC rating: Exempt
Council tax band: G<br /><br />Chilton Foliat is a pretty village, quintessentially English, located 14 miles south-east of Swindon and 2 miles north-west of Hungerford, just a short drive from junction 14 of the M4. The village lies adjacent to the chalkland-fed River Kennet and enjoys many social events throughout the year, as well as benefitting from a popular and friendly public house, village hall and village primary school with regular bus services. Secondary education school buses run to nearby Hungerford, which has a comprehensive range of services including banks, supermarkets and a range of boutiques, antique shops, cafes and an award-winning book shop. Railway stations are located at Hungerford, Swindon and Newbury (11 miles) for links to London, Bath and the north.
