Property description

A delightful period cottage set in beautiful gardens in an excellent village location, with far-reaching views over the Vale of the White Horse. The cottage retains much of its original character and charm with exposed stonework, beams, open fireplaces and bread oven. CHAIN FREE.

Situation

Hinton Parva is a peaceful picturesque hamlet nestling at the foot of the Wiltshire Downs and The Ridgeway. Povey's Cottage itself is situated in a quiet lane overlooking the Grade ll listed St Swithan's Church, which dates back to Norman times.

Communications are excellent with the M4 (junction 15) and Swindon mainline station providing links to both London and the West Country as well as the large shopping centres of Newbury and Bath. Marlborough is close by with many boutique shops, restaurants, pubs and coffee houses.

Education is well catered for with schools all within a reasonable distance. There are a number of excellent state schools nearby including Wanborough Primary and Ridgeway Comprehensive. Nearby leisure facilities include Gym and Swimming in Marlborough and Swindon, Racing at Bath and Newbury, Golf and superb walking and riding around the countryside.

Description

Povey's Cottage is a charming Grade ll Listed thatched period cottage. Built under a thatched roof with white washed elevations, it retains many period features including an inglenook fireplace with stone hearth and exposed beams in the attractive living room, and an Aga in the kitchen. The well proportioned accommodation is arranged over 2 floors with 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and shower room on the ground floor along with four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor.

Entrance Hall

Part glazed timber door under a thatch canopy. Staircase rising to first floor. Original latch door to dining room, original latch door to sitting room. Door to:

Shower Room

Recently re-fitted and now comprises a three piece suite comprising tiled shower enclosure with Mira shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Glazed window.

Sitting Room

An unusually bright room due to the windows on three of the four elevations. Two of the windows have window seats overlooking the sunny West facing lawn, an ideal space for entertaining that can be accessed via a glazed door in the centre of the room. There is an inglenook fireplace constructed from stone with the original bread oven nestled in the corner. The original latch door leads to the staircase and there is a useful under stairs storage cupboard.

Dining Room

A bright dining room sited in the more modern wing of the property. Features include exposed stone and brickwork, a beautiful solid wood floor and dual aspect windows offering views over the West facing lawn and the garden beyond.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Farmhouse style kitchen with windows to two aspects, one offering views over the garden. Quarry tiled floor. Feature stone fireplace with cast iron oil fired aga. Floor mounted oil fired boiler serving central heating. Sink unit. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated fridge freezer. Door to larder with shelving ideal for vegetable storage. Door to:

Utility Room

Timber door leading to the gravelled driveway. Window to rear. Quarry tiled floor. Plumbing for automatic washing machine.

First floor

Landing

Light and airy landing area with access to loft space. Doors to useful fitted storage cupboards and airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving for storage. Bedrooms two, three and four are accessed from this landing space. Bedroom four is accessible from both staircases.

Bedroom One

Picture window overlooking the beautiful garden. The bedroom has part vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and benefits from an en-suite:

En-Suite Bathroom

A rarity in a cottage of this age, the en-suite comprises a panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. There is a window providing natural light and ventilation.

Bedroom Two

Doors to wardrobes fitted into chimney breast recesses. Window to front overlooking the lane and farmhouse opposite.

Bedroom Three

Window to front elevation. Part vaulted ceiling and exposed beam giving the smallest room some character.

Bedroom Four

A large dual aspect bedroom that can be accessed from both sets of stairs. Doors to useful fitted cupboard with hanging space.

Bathroom

Fitted with three piece suite comprising panelled bath, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Obscure glazed window to rear. Feature exposed timber running the breadth of the room.

Outside

The property sits well in its plot, which we are informed by the vendor, extends to approximately one third of an acre with garden to all sides. The secluded rear garden is very well tended with lawn, several mature trees including bramley, cherry, apricot, pear and various apple trees. Shaped flower beds which are well stocked with bushes, shrubs and flowers. The lawn slopes away towards the boundary and has a brook running around the perimeter.

Garage

Two up and over doors, power and light connected. A useful storage space with ample gravelled driveway parking to the front.

Directions

From Marlborough take the A346 north towards Swindon, just before the Esso garage turn right sign posted Bishopstone, follow this road at the staggered crossroads turn right and the immediately left, follow the signs to Hinton Parva. In the village take the turning for the Church and bear right Povey's Cottage will be found on the left.

FLOOR PLANS-These are intended as a GUIDE only. Dimensions are approximate. NOT TO SCALE. We have taken every care with the preparation of these details. They do not form any part of an offer or contract and are a guide only. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fitting or services and cannot verify they are in working order. All measurements are approximate.