Seeking newowner to look after and cherish the charming home that is The Old Dairy with itsresident 95-year-old tortoise Hercules, the local village celebrity – a superpackage deal!

The Old Dairyis a handsome and incredibly impressive Grade II Listed detached four-bedroom homein the heart of the village of Box. With over 2600 sq. ft of living space,stacks of character, plenty of on-drive parking, delightful gardens with itsresident tortoise and its former converted double garage/café, this home has somuch to offer.

The accommodationis arranged over three floors.

You are firstwelcomed into the tiled entrance hall where the kitchen/breakfast room can befound to the right. The kitchen is fully equipped with solid wood units, a beautifuland boldly coloured AGA, an additional electric hob, a fridge fitted into theisland, and there is even a pantry cupboard! Separate to the kitchen is a largeutility where all other white goods are stored, a further storage cupboard, andthere is access to the downstairs cloakroom. From the kitchen, there are stepsup to the formal dining room, which makes for a wonderful space to entertaindining family and friends, and steps down to a marvellous cellar.

The homelysitting room is a lovely spot to retire to in an evening and it features a dualaspect, appreciating views over both gardens, and an open fireplace. From here,it leads to the oldest part of The Old Dairy, the third reception room, whichis currently being utilised as a work from home space and it is bursting with characterand original features.

Downstairsthere is also the added benefit of a conservatory where doors open out onto thesunny, private side garden.

On the firstfloor are three good-size double bedrooms and the family bathroom, all of whichbenefit from large windows allowing natural light to stream in.

On the finalfloor, is bedroom four that has its own living space and en suite – a perfectsetup for teenagers or visiting guests.

Outside, thegardens are nicely split into several different areas to enjoy. At the frontthere is a gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles and a pretty frontgarden with a small lawn and flower border that softens the approach. There isalso the once double garage that was converted to a sweet little café, that nowpresents a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to utilise the fantastic spacehow they see fit! Past the hedging, that shelters and adds privacy, is the sidegarden that our current seller uses the most. It captures much of the afternoonand evening sun on the expansive York stone/railway sleeper patio area and has a couple of stone stores and even a fancyoutdoor privy! At the back of the property is the final stretch of garden. Itis walled, mainly laid to lawn, and interspersed with a few trees, but right atthe very end is where the village celebrity, Hercules the 95-year-old tortoise,resides.

The propertybenefits from gas central heating, mains services, and it is Council Tax BandG. VENDOR SUITED!

Box is athriving village within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and hasa strong community spirit and an excellent range of local facilities, whichinclude an outstanding primary school, doctor's surgery, post office, threepubs and a restaurant, butchers, pharmacy, garage/convenience store, smallsupermarket, two cafes, church and a recreation ground which hosts many localevents, including the famous Box Rocks music event. A Budgens and fuel stationis in nearby Ashley. Communications include a regular bus service into Bathcity centre and surrounding villages, a direct line to London Paddington,Bristol and South Wales from Chippenham and Bath Spa Railway Stations taking 1hand 15m from Chippenham. The M4 Motorway junction 18 and 17 which are both easilyaccessible.