Property description
Located in the desirable village of Holt, an extended and stunning period stone cottage, brimming with original features yet offering lovingly restored and very well presented accommodation throughout. The property benefits from beautiful gardens with vegetable beds and mature fruit trees, a 17 foot timber built studio plus additional large garden shed and the property has gas central heating. Period features include sash windows, latch and braced doors, fireplaces and beams. The accommodation consists of an entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor with under stairs cupboard. A range of fitted cupboards and a window and door to the front. The sitting room has a window and door to the conservatory and a Bath stone fireplace with stone hearth, fitted with a wood burning stove. To the recesses of the chimney are built in cupboards with shelving above and the floor is solid oak. A door leads to the 14 foot conservatory which is of PVCu construction on stone dwarf walls with french door out to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has a window to the side and a stable door to the garden. It is fitted with a range of bespoke cream painted solid wood work units with solid wood block work tops over. There is an in-set ceramic belfast sink with matching drainer, pull out spray mixer tap and tiled surrounds. Fitted with a multi fuel range cooker, an integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer and the floor is solid oak. The bathroom has a window to the front, a panelled bath with mains shower over, a wash hand basin and W.C and the floor is tiled. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, bedroom one has a sash window to the rear elevation with views across the garden and beyond, and a period cast iron fireplace. Bedroom two has a sash window to the front elevation and a built in cupboard. Externally the property doesn't disappoint either. The property is accessed via stone steps with raised stone flower bed filled with an array of mature shrubs, plants and bushes. There is a decked area currently used for log and bin storage and a wooden garden shed with a window provides additional storage. A gravel side pathway leads to the rear garden. This rear, south facing garden is split into three areas, the front of the garden is laid to a flagstone patio with steps up to barked and lawned areas surrounded by mature flower beds with a garden pond. This leads to a 17 foot insulated timber built studio with two windows to the side and one to the rear and french doors to the front, this studio has lighting, electric and water so offers very flexible usage. Through a Clematis covered arch there is a vegetable garden with five raised beds and a large garden shed with windows and further down the garden you reach an area with apple trees, which is currently used for chickens and bees, a gate to the rear leads into 'The Walk', a pedestrian pathway to the rear of the property. A totally unique and special home, being sold with the added benefit of No Onward Chain.
Area
Sought after location adjoining 'The Walk'. Holt is a very popular Wiltshire village with a strong community spirit and an excellent range of local facilities which include both primary and nursery schools, two village inns, a convenience store, recreation ground, village hall, two churches and childrens playground with duck pond and the famous National Trust gardens, 'The Court'. The Glove Factory Studios in the village - is a rural workspace hub for small businesses in Wiltshire and Sam's kitchen cafe is also co-located within the Glove Factory. Holt is conveniently situated approximately 3 miles from Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford-on-Avon. The further facilities of Bradford-on-Avon are within easy reach and include shops, public houses and the Kennet & Avon Canal. Trains to London Paddington can be boarded from Chippenham and Bradford on Avon. Close by is the city of Bath providing an excellent selection of retail outlets and further amenities including The Theatre Royal a choice of Museums and Art Galleries, the Abbey and Roman Baths. There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area. Sporting facilities are abundantly available both locally and in other parts of the city including some world class facilities at the university. Bath is home to a famous premiership rugby club. Bath is surrounded by beautiful countryside including the Cotswolds and Somerset where a variety of countryside pursuits can be enjoyed.
Entrance Hall
Bathroom
Sitting Room - 12' 3'' x 11' 1'' (3.74m x 3.39m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 13' 0'' x 8' 11'' (3.95m x 2.71m)
Conservatory - 14' 4'' x 12' 6'' (4.36m x 3.80m)
Bedroom One - 12' 2'' x 11' 1'' (3.71m x 3.37m) max
Bedroom Two - 7' 0'' x 7' 0'' (2.14m x 2.14m)
Timber Built Studio - 17' 0'' x 8' 4'' (5.19m x 2.54m)
Property Features :
- Fantastic Period Home in Sought After Village Location
- Sitting Room With Wood Burning Stove
- Re-Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- 14 Foot Conservatory
- Timber Insulated Outbuildings & Garden Sheds
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