The house is believed to date back more than 200 years and had a large extension added about 100 years ago. In the agents opinion it makes a fine family home with space to keep a pony or general smallholding.
The owner of the property also owns the former Sarsen Kennels and Cattery next door , which is now closed. The vendor intends to remove the kennels and convert the remaining outbuildings into a bungalow (for which planning permission has recently been passed). If a purchaser was interested in purchasing the entire site, the vendor would be open to discussions.
The property lies adjacent to the A4 however the entrance drive comes off a side lane and it is emphasised that the house is orientated away from the road and it retains a good degree of privacy and seclusion.
The property is within the World Heritage Site and Scheduled Ancient Monument and is less than one mile from Avebury which is world renowned for its ancient stone circles and avenue. There is a village shop and post office in Avebury, a village school in West Overton and a filling station at Fyfield. The popular market town of Marlborough has a much wider range of shops and amenities.
THE RESIDENCE
A detached house retaining much character with exposed beams and original oak panelling. There is oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The accommodation in brief is as follows; please refer to the floor plan for approx. room sizes
Ground Floor
The Main Entrance leads to a Reception Hall which connects to a Ground Floor Shower Room which has a WC, cubicle with mains shower and wash hand basin with cupboards under. A large Utility Room has terracotta tiled floor and built-in hardwood worksurface, Belfast sink and plumbing for washing machine. The utility leads through to the Integral Garage / Workshop which has double vehicular doors and some useful built-in storage cupboards which house the oil fired boiler.
The Kitchen has numerous exposed beams and is fitted with base and eye level units with laminated worksurfaces, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, integral dishwasher and a traditional four oven Aga which has been converted to electric. The kitchen leads through to a Cosy Snug which has windows to the front and side.
The Main Living Room has a wealth of exposed beams and original oak panelled walls plus a large inglenook style fireplace housing a log burner. A door leads through to Two Useful Offices (one of which has been used as Fifth Bedroom) which are ideal for those wishing to run a small business from home. There is an interesting feature glass-topped well in the second office.
On the First Floor there are Four Main Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, WC, and wash hand basin
OUTSIDE, OUTBUILDINGS & LAND
The property is approached off a side lane, along a driveway through electric gates leading on to ample parking and turning areas beside the residence.
There is a front garden with numerous mature trees, fruit trees, lawn and patio.
Adjoining the garage to the side, is a Former Stable Block c. 23’5 x 19’10 (about 7.1m x 6m) currently open plan used as a workshop with light and power supplies.
The remainder of the property is lawn or potential paddock.
IN ALL APPROX. 0.7 ACRES (About 0.3 Hectares)
Contact Rural Scene
01264 850700
reception@ruralscene.co.uk
Please quote Ref: EO8502
