4 bed Period Detached

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£690,000

4 bed Period Detached

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BR/BA:

4 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Ramsbury, Wilts

Description:

A beautifully presented period cottage dating back to the mid 18th Century, which has been carefully updated over recent years to retain many of the original character features and charm. Giddings Cottage is positioned in a sought after location, down a quiet lane in the heart of this desirable downland village. There are four bedrooms, a bathroom, a shower room, three reception rooms, off road parking and a south facing garden with views of the church. Gas fired central heating. St John's school catchment. A must see property.

RAMSBURY
Ramsbury lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to the east of Marlborough on the River Kennet. Providing convenient access to Marlborough, Hungerford (which has a direct rail service to London Paddington) and to the M4, junctions 14 & 15. The village is one of the most desirable in the area and won the Best Kept Village Competition in 2011. There is a highly acclaimed primary school and a range of shops and services more akin to a small town, including a large sports area for football & tennis, state of the art healthcare practice, post office, two pubs, a cafe, two stores, a renowned designer and goldsmith, library and hairdressers etc.
THE PROPERTY
Giddings Cottage is a delightful four bedroomed detached house, dating from the middle 1700's. The current owners have paid much attention to improving the house, while preserving the historic character. From the front door the accommodation consists of: A particularly inviting Kitchen / Breakfast room, recently redesigned by Moore & Bradfield of Hungerford, with a range of handmade cupboards, and including a bistro disc, polished granite work surfaces, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, gas hob with canopy extractor and a cream electric AGA with AIMS management system. There are bespoke fitted oak blinds to the windows. A new gas boiler is discreetly housed. There is a walk-in larder with slate cold slab, red quarry tiled and flagstone floor throughout. A spacious Dining Room which is central to the genuine period 'feel' of the cottage, with an original inglenook fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, an oak window seat, and red quarry floor tiles; a small hallway, also used as library by the present owners, with shelving and red quarry tiled floor.
CONTINUED
A Utility Room fitted with a slate work surface, Belfast sink, a range of storage cupboards, shelving and plumbing for a washing machine, also red quarry tiled flooring; a newly fitted downstairs Shower Room, with enclosed high quality shower unit, dual fuel towel rail, Sanitan basin and toilet, ample ceiling lighting, two fitted cupboards and an oak floor. The Sitting Room is a large, light and airy triple aspect room, with a fireplace containing a new log burner with cupboard to the side, exposed ceiling beams and a large picture window overlooking the garden. There is a Garden Room, offering an attractive seating area, with a door into the garden, as well as access to a large double aspect Study / Studio, with French windows leading into the garden.
CONTINUED
The upstairs is access by two staircases. One leads up from the dining room to a landing space with exposed timbers and with doors to: Bedroom 3, a good-sized double bedroom, fitted oak cupboard also a double aspect, and Bedroom 4, a single bedroom, both having exposed timbers; as well as to Bedroom 2, a good-sized double with exposed timbers and open fireplace, and having another door to a second landing space, with exposed timbers and doors to: Bedroom 1, a large double bedroom with a double aspect, including views to the garden and nearby church, with ample built-in wardrobes and exposed timbers; and a Bathroom with a panel bath including shower fitting, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and cupboard, and a window overlooking the garden. From this second landing space there is also a second staircase, which leads down to the sitting room.
THE OUTSIDE
The cottage occupies a pleasant and sunny position with the property located in the North West corner of the plot. To the front of the property is the gravel parking area, surrounded by slightly raised planting beds, a mature buddleia and enclosed by wrought iron gates and mature hedging. There is a gated side access with discreet timber log and bin storage. The secluded rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a good sized brick paved patio area, deep planted borders with mature shrubs and trees, church views, timber garden shed and partly enclosed by a substantial old brick wall.
PARKING
To the front of the property is a gated gravel off road parking area for two cars.
ROUTE TO VIEW
Travelling from Marlborough turn right at The Green towards Ramsbury. Pass through the villages of Mildenhall and Axford. The road goes down a long steep hill and there is a sharp left turn, (opposite Ramsbury Manor entrance gates) follow the road which then proceeds in to Ramsbury. Take the second left into Back Lane and after 300 yards take the second right in to Burdett Street. The property can be found 150 yards down the lane on the left hand side.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and mains drainage. Gas central heating. Telephone lines subject to the usual transfer regulations. (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required).

TENURE
The property is Freehold.
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Wiltshire Council. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. BA14 8JN. 0300 456 0100.
Council Tax Band E
www.wiltshire.gov.uk
DISCLAIMER
These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Henry George nor the seller accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. No employee of Henry George has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely uponthem without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects, which are particularly important to you before traveling to view the property.
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These particulars have been prepared for guidance only. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings. Floor plan measurements and distances are approximate only. Do not rely on them for carpets and furnishings.
Photographs are not necessarily current and you should not assume that contents shown are included in the sale. Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Dishwasher, Fireplace, Gated, Parking, Patio/Deck, Storage, Tennis

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