A charming barn conversion with further potential (2697 sq ft), in a glorious setting with a large
garden extending to 0.67 of an acre.

4 bedrooms, shower room and cloakroom. Hall, sitting room, dining room, family room, study,
kitchen, hobbies room, utility room. Double garage, driveway parking.
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The Property - Pause a moment to absorb the peace and serenity of this enviable rural setting. Part of the Wiltshire countryside and just a short drive to the thriving town of Malmesbury. This charming home was created in 1975 from a former farm building belonging to the adjacent Street Farmhouse. It has been in the same ownership since 1987 and while perfectly habitable, would now benefit from some up-dating. It offers flexible accommodation with options to create an annex or home office if required. The large gardens are a particular feature and include numerous mature trees together with organic vegetables beds and soft fruit. There are exposed stone walls and beams throughout the property which also benefits from oak flooring to most of the ground floor and elm latch doors. Gigaclear fibre broadband is connected to the property.

The Accommodation - The front door leads into an L shaped hall with cloakroom off. The dining room has a wide glazed opening, a door into the courtyard and stairs off to the first floor. An opening off leads to the dual aspect sitting room which has an open fireplace on a raised hearth. The kitchen has a range of units with an electric double oven, hob and an integrated fridge and dishwasher. The adjacent utility room has a sink, an external door and a useful shelved cupboard. The other side of the hall is a study, an excellent vantage point, as it overlooks the driveway and gardens. Next door is a large family room with double doors out to the garden and glazed panels either side. The adjacent hobbies room houses the oil fired boiler and has an external door plus a further door to the double garage. The part vaulted landing has the airing cupboard and hot water cylinder. There are four bedrooms three doubles and a generous single with an alcove off, currently used as a study. The bath in the family bathroom has been replaced with a wheelchair accessible shower.

Outside - The property is approached via a right-of-way over the driveway owned by Village Farmhouse, which serves the four homes within the courtyard, and there are shared maintenance costs. A 5-bar gate leads to the private drive which has a parking and turning area adjacent to the garage. The garden has two seating areas and is enclosed by a combination of Cotswold stone walls, post and rail/wire fencing. There are well stocked borders and several mature trees including a sycamore and silver birch. There are numerous fruit trees, together with an enclosed vegetable garden and fruit cage,. The greenhouse has a water supply connected so there are all the ingredients for organic self-sufficiency.

General - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. The oil boiler supplies central heating and hot water. Council Tax Band G - £3,333.42 payable for 2022/23. EPC rating D - 55.

Location - Charlton has a popular pub/restaurant, The Horse & Groom and a 12th Century Church. The village adjoins the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire's Estate, Charlton Park, which hosts the annual WOMAD festival. The neighbouring town of Malmesbury caters for everyday shopping requirements, and includes a Waitrose. Meanwhile the cosmopolitan centres of Cirencester, Bath and Cheltenham are all within a 28 mile radius. The M4, provides excellent access to the areas major employment centres and Kemble railway station, 7 miles distant, links to Paddington in around 75 minutes. The active village community centres around the busy Village Hall, which has a large adjacent playing field including the village cricket pitch.

Directions To Sn16 9Dl - From Malmesbury proceed to Charlton on the B4040. Proceed around the right hand bend, and the driveway to the property is two houses after the village hall (see last photograph). If you reach the Horse & Groom you have gone too far.