House For Sale £1,550,000
An imposing & substantially extended 5 bedroom modern home Effortlessly combines sleek modern finishes & versatile, consistently well-proportioned accommodation. Situated in a large, level plot of approaching 0.8 acre of established gardens in this most sought after of Wiltshire village locations.
DESCRIPTION
An imposing and extended modern village home, reassuringly set back and slightly elevated behind electric gates Pickles Lodge sits in approaching two thirds of an acre with timber stable block (comprising two loose boxes and a store). There is also an integral double garage (with automatic door) a driveway and large parking apron. Recently refurbished and extended the property offers elegant, consistently well-proportioned and tastefully decorated accommodation over two storeys including five double bedrooms and four bathrooms on the first floor. A superb and luxuriously fitted open plan Kitchen/Family room is the undoubted centre-piece of the ground floor it is complimented by not only a separate utility room with larder but also two further impressively sized reception rooms. The property also has planning permission for a further extension to the rear (Application Reference 20/04094/FUL Wiltshire Council) whilst an independent staircase to bedroom five offers interesting possibilities (Subject to Buildings Regulations) for a linked or self-contained two storey annex to one end of the building.
LOCATION
A charming and picturesque North Wiltshire Village Great Somerford is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds and surrounded by stunning countryside. A thriving rural community with active clubs and social events culminating in the annual Somerford Show in August, the village also enjoyed the accolade of ‘Best kept medium sized village’ in Wiltshire during the 2015 Campaign To Protect Rural England. Great Somerford also boasts an award winning village shop and post office(2022), a fine old pub (The Volunteer Inn) and the popular Walter Powell Primary and Pre-School. The village is situated within 7 miles of Malmesbury and within 10 miles of Tetbury. Swindon is within just 16 miles and Georgian Bath within 20 miles. For the Commuter Chippenham, Station offering a Direct Line Service to London Paddington (60 minutes) is only 7 miles away and Junction 17 M4 just 5 miles. A wealth of local Sporting and Recreational facilities include Eventing at Badminton and Gatcombe, riding to hounds with either the Beaufort or Vale of the White Horse (VWH) Hunts. Polo can be enjoyed at Beaufort and Cirencester and water-sports at the Cotswold Water Park. Finally a choice of prestigious and popular Golf Courses are spread throughout the area including Bowood and Westonbirt.
