House For Sale £1,000,000
Built in 1927 from Bath stone, is this delightful four-bedroom family home, with ample parking for several cars, a single garage and a beautiful secluded garden. The home was initially built for the nearby Castle House's gardener and the current owners have decided to keep some elements of charm which the original building had to offer with the period features, tall lofty ceilings and large original Crittall windows; all of which emphasise the lovely light and airy atmosphere, whilst a neutral palette adds a calming touch.
The welcoming entrance hall provides access to all of the principal rooms on the ground floor with a staircase leading to the first floor. To the front of the home is a good-sized dual aspect office with an original working fireplace with stone hearth and surround. The living room is a spacious and social room, with a large bay window allowing the natural light to flow through the room, accompanied by a door, which leads out to the garden. A warming wood-burner stands proudly on the original Bath stone hearth, which easily forms the main focal point of the room. An ideal place to come and snuggle down in the cooler months with family and friends.
From the hall there is a good-sized kitchen/dining room with a large widow, which overlooks the garden and countryside views. There is an array of sleek white cupboards, complimented by warm wooden worktops, a range of appliances and a double oven with mosaic tiled splashbacks, all of which contribute to a countryside 'farmhouse' style. In addition to the kitchen/dining room is a useful boot/utility room where there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A separate downstairs toilet completes the ground floor.
On the first floor there are four good-sized bedrooms. The main bedroom is a lovely and light room with a large bay window overlooking the garden and benefits from two built in cupboards either side of the fireplace. The guest bedrooms also benefit from having a fireplace and large windows allowing the natural light to flow through. The fourth bedroom could be used as a playroom and has a wealth of storage. Furthermore, there is a family suite which finishes the first floor. Doors lead out to the balcony, which overlooks the beautiful rear garden. The balcony was initially built to overlook what was once a tennis court back in 1927, but now you enjoy a morning coffee and admire the surrounding countryside views.
Outside
Kennet House is nestled away in a private and secluded area of Calne. The property is approached via a gravel driveway which provides ample parking for several cars. There is a single garage and a large shed. To the rear of the property there is a gravel area where you can enjoy the afternoon/evening sun, and steps lead down to the main part of the south-facing garden which is mainly laid to lawn, with an extensive range of shrubs, hedgerows and specimen trees which frame the perimeter of the house, adding to the high degree of privacy. The garden - which extends to approx. Two thirds of an acre and is fenced - also benefits from a vegetable patch/fruit cage and greenhouse.
Situation
The property enjoys a lovely outlook, and is a few minutes' level walk to all amenities with only a short distance from a charming waterside walking/cycle route along the canal, which leads to Bowood and Chippenham. Calne offers a good range of day-to-day amenities, which include a Leisure Centre with an indoor swimming pool, a public library, various pubs and restaurants. Chippenham (about 7 miles) has a mainline station with services to London Paddington together with access to the M4 motorway at junction 17. The cultural centres of Salisbury and Bath are within a 30 mile radius.
The surrounding downland countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, riding, and other country pursuits. There is a good selection of primary and secondary schooling in the locality including St Marys in Calne, Stonar School at Atworth and Marlborough College.
Additional Information
Planning permission to extend the kitchen, add an extra bedroom and bathroom and convert the garage has been granted:
Planning Application: Pl/2022/08007 ()
Planning permission was granted in 2015 (now lapsed) for another house on the lawn to the side of property and which could be reinstated subject to approvals: Planning Application: 15/06420/ful ()
The welcoming entrance hall provides access to all of the principal rooms on the ground floor with a staircase leading to the first floor. To the front of the home is a good-sized dual aspect office with an original working fireplace with stone hearth and surround. The living room is a spacious and social room, with a large bay window allowing the natural light to flow through the room, accompanied by a door, which leads out to the garden. A warming wood-burner stands proudly on the original Bath stone hearth, which easily forms the main focal point of the room. An ideal place to come and snuggle down in the cooler months with family and friends.
From the hall there is a good-sized kitchen/dining room with a large widow, which overlooks the garden and countryside views. There is an array of sleek white cupboards, complimented by warm wooden worktops, a range of appliances and a double oven with mosaic tiled splashbacks, all of which contribute to a countryside 'farmhouse' style. In addition to the kitchen/dining room is a useful boot/utility room where there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A separate downstairs toilet completes the ground floor.
On the first floor there are four good-sized bedrooms. The main bedroom is a lovely and light room with a large bay window overlooking the garden and benefits from two built in cupboards either side of the fireplace. The guest bedrooms also benefit from having a fireplace and large windows allowing the natural light to flow through. The fourth bedroom could be used as a playroom and has a wealth of storage. Furthermore, there is a family suite which finishes the first floor. Doors lead out to the balcony, which overlooks the beautiful rear garden. The balcony was initially built to overlook what was once a tennis court back in 1927, but now you enjoy a morning coffee and admire the surrounding countryside views.
Outside
Kennet House is nestled away in a private and secluded area of Calne. The property is approached via a gravel driveway which provides ample parking for several cars. There is a single garage and a large shed. To the rear of the property there is a gravel area where you can enjoy the afternoon/evening sun, and steps lead down to the main part of the south-facing garden which is mainly laid to lawn, with an extensive range of shrubs, hedgerows and specimen trees which frame the perimeter of the house, adding to the high degree of privacy. The garden - which extends to approx. Two thirds of an acre and is fenced - also benefits from a vegetable patch/fruit cage and greenhouse.
Situation
The property enjoys a lovely outlook, and is a few minutes' level walk to all amenities with only a short distance from a charming waterside walking/cycle route along the canal, which leads to Bowood and Chippenham. Calne offers a good range of day-to-day amenities, which include a Leisure Centre with an indoor swimming pool, a public library, various pubs and restaurants. Chippenham (about 7 miles) has a mainline station with services to London Paddington together with access to the M4 motorway at junction 17. The cultural centres of Salisbury and Bath are within a 30 mile radius.
The surrounding downland countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, riding, and other country pursuits. There is a good selection of primary and secondary schooling in the locality including St Marys in Calne, Stonar School at Atworth and Marlborough College.
Additional Information
Planning permission to extend the kitchen, add an extra bedroom and bathroom and convert the garage has been granted:
Planning Application: Pl/2022/08007 ()
Planning permission was granted in 2015 (now lapsed) for another house on the lawn to the side of property and which could be reinstated subject to approvals: Planning Application: 15/06420/ful ()
