Property description

An exquisite and unique period cottage in the heart of the village of Southwick. This larger than expected two bedroom cottage is brimming with period features such as latched and brace doors, beams and fireplaces whilst offering contemporary and open plan living. The property benefits from double glazing and gas central heating, driveway parking and a good sized garden with open countryside views beyond. The neutral and well presented accommodation consists of a bespoke Oak enclosed entrance porch with solid Oak front door and a tiled floor.  A part glazed wooden door leads to the entrance hall.  The hall has stairs leading to the first floor and a tiled floor, there is a useful understairs cupboard.  The sitting room has a window to the front and a brick chimney breast with an open fire, beams to the ceiling and this room opens up to the kitchen/dining room, a lovely room for entertaining.  The dining area has a matching brick fireplace in-set with a wood burning stove and book shelving to the recess with a beamed ceiling.  There is a window and doors to the sunroom.  The kitchen area has a range of Oak wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces over.  In-set with a Belfast sink and mixer taps.  There is a built in electric oven with six ring gas hob and extractor over.  The sunroom offers a useful additional room, it has a window and stable door to the garden, beams to the ceiling and a tiled floor.  A door from here leads to the utility room which has an obscure window to the rear.  It housing the wall mounted central heating boiler with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with work surface over and space for a fridge/freezer.  On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, both with cast iron fireplaces and beams, with bedroom one having a built in wardrobe and bedroom two having polished floorboards.  The bathroom has an obscure window to the rear and a deep panelled bath with mains shower over and glass shower screen, wash hand basin and W.C, wall mounted heated towel rail and painted floorboards.  Externally to the front there is a gravelled driveway providing parking for two vehicles.  To the rear there is a decked patio with log store, steps lead to the lawned garden with flower borders.  To the rear is a large garden shed and sleepered seating area, perfect for enjoying the open countryside views.

Area
The popular sought after village of Southwick is approximately 2 miles West of Trowbridge and just a little further from the historic market town of Frome and offers a range of amenities including a newsagent and general store, public houses, church and village primary school. Nearby villages include Rode, Beckington and Wingfield. The property is surrounded by unspoilt countryside and woodland that offers many delightful rural walks and opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as golf, horse riding and fishing. Trowbridge and Frome provide good shopping facilities, including a wide range of local and individual shops, a twice weekly market, banks, post office, two theatres, a number of music venues, a cinema, pubs and restaurants, a new local hospital, supermarkets, local schools and other amenities including hospital and railway stations. The stunning historic Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 12 miles distant, which is home to elegant buildings, amazing museums and ancient hot springs, offering a wealth of cultural experiences to enjoy. Bath also has an excellent selection of schools and cultural and leisure amenities to include shops, bars, restaurants and the theatre, as well as sports clubs and facilities. Lansdown in particular is extremely well provided with sporting facilities - Lansdown Golf Club and Bath Race course nearby, along with Rugby, Tennis and Squash Clubs. There is a main line rail connection to London (Paddington) from Westbury station and the A350 and A36 are close by and offers swift access to the M4 and A303. Bristol International airport is also just a 45 minute drive away. There are a number of good private schools nearby including All Hallows Prep School and Downside. Millfield, Wells Cathedral and Kings Bruton Schools are all within 40 minutes drive. Bath also has a good selection of private schools including King Edwards School. Babington House the private members club is approximately 4 miles distant.

Storm Porch

Enclosed Entrance Porch

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room - 11' 10'' x 10' 10'' (3.61m x 3.30m)

Kitchen/Dining Room - 17' 10'' x 12' 2'' (5.43m x 3.71m)

Sun Room - 11' 5'' x 8' 4'' (3.49m x 2.53m)

Utility Room - 8' 8'' x 5' 8'' (2.64m x 1.72m)

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One - 15' 6'' x 11' 9'' (4.72m x 3.58m) max

Bedroom Two - 12' 0'' x 10' 8'' (3.67m x 3.26m) max

Bathroom

Property Features :

• Unique & Pretty Period Terraced Cottage
• Modern Open Plan Sitting Room/Dining Room/Kitchen
• Packed Full Of Period Features
• Sun Room To Rear + Utility Room
• Lovely Rear Garden With Two Decked Patio Areas