House For Sale £325,000
Horsefair, Malmesbury

Description

Latham Cottage is a traditional stone cottage situated within the picturesque and historic Horsefair of Malmesbury. Dating back to the late 18th Century and Grade II listed, the cottage offers characterful accommodation which has been superbly well-maintained by the current owners with the additional benefit of secondary glazing. Arranged over two floors, the accommodation extends to around 690 sq.ft. boasting period features like exposed beams. The ground floor layout is configured as open plan flowing from room to room comprising a living room with large inglenook fireplace and wood-burner, a dining room and rear modern fitted kitchen accessing the garden. A renovated original elm winder staircase leads up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, a landing with fitted storage and a bathroom. A hatch within the living room accesses the wine cellar below. The good-sized rear garden has been landscaped for easy low maintenance with a patio terrace, artificial lawn and path leading to a further sunny seating terrace. On street parking is available within the local vicinity. 

Situation

The property is located in a quiet side street in the very heart of Malmesbury within a minutes walk of its bustling High Street.  Malmesbury is an ancient hilltop town situated on the southern edge of The Cotswolds. Traditionally a market town serving the rural area of North West Wiltshire, the town is reputed to be the oldest borough in England created by Charter in 880 AD by Alfred the Great. Today, the High Street has numerous independent shops, pubs and restaurants including a new Aldi, Waitrose store 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 mains gas central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity.