House For Sale £695,000
DESCRIPTION Chink Cottage is a detached period cottage rurally located on the edge of the desirable village of Lea down a quiet country lane and set within 1.10 acres of gardens and paddock. The cottage requires updating with excellent potential to be enlarged and offering someone a great opportunity to evolve the cottage into a large home accompanied by the excellent grounds. As it stands, the stone-built cottage has lime washed elevations under a tiled roof with a single storey extension to one side. The accommodation extends to some 934 sq.ft including two reception rooms, three bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. The land comprises a large paddock, a gently sloping lawn to the front and productive kitchen gardens. There are various outbuildings including two stables which have been enclosed by a large 32ftx51ft barn addition. There is a vehicular right of way to access the barn/stabling at the rear whilst a private driveway to the cottage provides off-street parking. The single garage has power which the barn also feeds off. There are various timber sheds to the rear of the cottage.
SITUATION The property is located down a quiet lane just outside of the village of Lea with delightful countryside on the doorstep yet a strong community village within a short walk. Lea is a pretty and very sought after village situated approximately two and a half miles east of Malmesbury surrounded by beautiful Wiltshire countryside with a network of footpaths and bridleways, ideal for those who enjoy the outdoor life. Lea has an excellent Primary School, a very good public house with restaurant and a parish church. Nearby Malmesbury, an ancient hilltop market town, is reputed to be the oldest borough in England. Today, the High Street has numerous independent shops, pubs and restaurants and a regular weekly Farmer's market whilst the town has excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools and good recreational and leisure facilities. The M4 motorway (J17) to the south provides fast road access to the major employment centres of Bristol and Swindon together with London and the West Country. Main line rail services are available from Chippenham and Kemble (Paddington in about 75 minutes).
TENURE & SERVICES We understand the property is Freehold with oil fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. Council Tax Band D
