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3 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
3 bed
2 bath

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Tenure: Freehold
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Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 3 - 4 bedrooms
  • 3 reception rooms
  • 2 - 3 bathrooms
  • 0.30 acres
  • Period
  • Detached
  • Double Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • Rural
The Dower House is a handsome detached stone cottage, situated off a quiet country lane between the desirable villages of Hankerton and Upper Minety. The property dates back to the 1800s, sitting within about ? of an acre.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends in all to about 1,954 sq.ft. On the ground floor there
is a spacious and naturally light open plan kitchen/family room forming the principal living area. Adjoining the kitchen there is a boot room, utility room and downstairs WC and shower room. There are two further reception rooms both with fireplaces.
Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms all with built-in storage and a fourth bedroom which is currently fitted as a home office. The family bathroom is beautifully finished with underfloor heating. The house retains many character features.

In addition to the cottage, there is a stone built detached double garage with workshop and ancillary accommodation above. The garaging has scope for further conversion to a completely self-contained property or guest accommodation and studio - subject to the
necessary planning.

Gardens
The private gardens wrap around the cottage and have secure fencing enclosing the entire plot. Well established trees surround the property screening the cottages brilliantly from the lane. The beautiful gardens are divided into two principal areas; a large lawn with timber decked seating area to the side, whilst to the rear there is a landscaped walled garden with water features and paved seating areas with borders. The surrounding fields form part of a SSSI and provides an unspoilt country outlook.

Services : Oil fired central heating, LPG heating for the annex. Private septic tank drainage Mains water and electricity.


The property is situated between the villages of Hankerton and Upper Minety. The nearby village of Charlton has an excellent pub, whilst the village of Minety also has a pub and a village shop.

There is a good range of shops for everyday needs in Malmesbury (5 miles), Tetbury and Cirencester including Waitrose and Aldis at
both Malmesbury and Cirencester. There are first class local schools which include popular primary schools in Crudwell, Oaksey and Minety, whilst secondary schooling is in Malmesbury. Private education at Westonbirt and Pinewood.

The regional centres include Swindon, Oxford, Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol, all of which are within daily commuting distance. The M4 motorway is about 12 miles (Junction 16), main line rail service to London Paddington from Kemble Station (about 5 miles and
taking circa 75 mins). Sporting opportunities include a number of golf courses, and equestrian events including Badminton, Dauntsey and Gatcombe Horse Trials, and polo at Cirencester Park and Westonbirt.

Directions (SN16 9LH)
From Malmesbury, take the B4040 towards Cricklade. Drive through the village of Charlton and just after the Horse and Groom, turn left signed to Hankerton. After about a mile enter Hankerton and take the first right into Cloatley Road. Follow this lane towards Upper Minety for approx. 1.5 miles to locate the driveway to The Dower House on the left, on a slight bend.

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