Set in a wonderful location backing onto open fields and close to the Kennet and Avon Canal, a spacious Late Georgian detached family house.

Description

This charming period property has been renovated and refurbished to exacting standards over the years by the present owners with high quality Kitchen, Study and Bathroom fitments and now offers versatile accommodation for family living.

The accommodation is laid out over two levels is very flexible with five bedrooms, three receptions and a lovely conservatory overlooking the delightful gardens. The property has the benefit of parking and a double garage

ACCOMMODATION

Panelled front entrance door to:-

Reception Hall with stained glass casement windows overlooking the garden. Wall mounted meter cupboard. Front staircase to 1st floor.

Study fully fitted with a range of ‘Smallbone’ wall and base limed ash timber units with wall panelling, dresser and counter working surfaces. Handsome Bath stone fireplace, slate hearth and fitted Jetmaster open fire, triple aspect sash and shutter windows offering views over garden, drive and canal.

Family/Breakfast Room with sash window overlooking the canal, wall lighting, Bath stone fireplace and hearth, Wide Oak engineered flooring, part exposed stone wall. Access to kitchen

Sitting Room having fireplace with timber surround slate hearth, fitted jet master open fireplace deep sash window to the side overlooking garden, twin glazed doors giving access to:-

Conservatory/Dining Area having solid timber construction, customized space with dual aspect overlooking garden, two sets of glazed doors giving access to the terrace and garden. Sandstone pattern floor, window seats, bespoke built-in dresser with glazed display panels. Twin doors to:-

Kitchen with a range of customized In frame painted base units with granite work surfaces, induction hob, fan oven with extractor hood over, sink and drainer, oil fired Aga set into fireplace with Bath stone surround and mantle, fridge/freezer recess with water feed and power. large island unit with fitted wine cooler and cupboards, granite work surface, sinks and drainer, Wide Oak engineered flooring, large window to side overlooking the canal, part glazed door to:-

Boot Room with separate access from the side of the property. Balanced flue Valiant Gas boiler.

Internal Lobby Half glazed door to terrace / garden

Utility with a range of wall and base units counter working surfaces, stainless steal sink, heated drying rail, window overlooking rear garden. Amtico floor.

Cloakroom with hand basin, WC, stone tiled floor, heated towel rail.

First Floor

Principle Bedroom with fitted wardrobes original decorative cast iron basket grate with timber surround, triple aspect with views over drive, canal and garden.

En Suite Shower Room with fitted shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, extensive mosaic tiling.

Bedroom 2 having sash window with views over garden towards open fields.

Bedroom 3 having sash window overlooking canal, part exposed stone chimney breast, original decorative cast iron basket grate, access to loft storage.

Bedroom 4 having sash window to side overlooking garden and open fields.

Bedroom 5 with exposed stone chimney breast original cast iron basket grate and timber surround, sash window with views towards the canal.

Family Bathroom having been customized by ‘Smallbone’ and beautifully fitted with large deep panelled bath, bidet, WC walk-in shower cubicle with fitted airing cupboard and linen cupboard to side heated towel rail, twin basins set into marble surface, sash window overlooking garden.

Externally

The property is approached by a shared lane with gravelled driveway giving access to a private parking area with parking. A detached double garage is in the course of construction adjacent. The South East facing gardens are laid to lawn with shrubs, planting and tall fenced boundary close board fencing. This delightful garden further benefits from a terraced area which is perfect for al fresco dining.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: We are advised that all mains services are connected
Heating: Full gas fired central heating
Council Tax Band: Band F - £3033.68per annum
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council

Location

Maxcroft House, formerly and historically known as Staverton Wharf House, is tucked away down a quiet private lane and is situated on the western fringes of the village. Country walks can be enjoyed literally from the doorstep while the tow path of the fully restored Kennett and Avon Canal is within a stones throw. Hilperton enjoys a thriving community with renowned facilities to include a post office, village stores and public houses.

This idyllic location has excellent access to most routes. Nearby Bradford on Avon is within only a few minutes drive as is the county town of Trowbridge which offers all modern conveniences. The World Heritage City of Bath is also within approximately 11miles away and provides excellent schools to include; King Edwards, Prior Park College and Monkton Combe. Dauntsey’s and St Augustines Catholic School are also nearby. Staverton Primary School is well reputed. Trowbridge Rail station is 2 miles away.

Square Footage: 2,486 sq ft