A charming cottage bursting with character, period features, detached barn and situated in an idyllic rural village setting.

Manor Cottage is a delightful property with an abundance of charm and character, located in the highly sought after Wiltshire village of Kilmington, just a stone’s throw from the N T Stourhead estate. Lying next to the church and close to just a handful of other dwellings, the cottage sits within large gardens and offers a substantial detached former coach house within the grounds. The property is of stone construction and offers spacious accommodation over two floors. The ground floor comprises, porch, sitting room with feature open fireplace, a spacious open kitchen/dining room, with Aga, providing access to the larder and substantial utility room. The rear of the cottage houses a further reception room with door to the garden, lobby, and a cloakroom. Upstairs, you will find three double bedrooms, two of which are large, a single bedroom and the main family bathroom.

SITUATION
Kilmington is located to the West of Wiltshire on the border with Somerset and Dorset. The village lies close to the village of Stourton and the National Trust property ‘Stourhead’. Stourton offers a village pub and Farm shop whereas the next villages of Zeals and Bourton offer 2 primary schools, a small fuel station with convenience store, a village shop and Post Office and a couple of Public Houses. A more varied range of daily amenities can be found in Wincanton, Gillingham. Mere and Frome, all located around a 15 minutes’ drive. The area boasts a good choice of state and private primary and secondary schools and a wide range of sporting and leisure activities such as horse-riding, golf, cycling etc. Transport communications are excellent with the A303 within easy reach and mainline railway stations at Gillingham and Bruton.

OUTSIDE
The plot is enclosed by stone walls, mature hedges and fencing equates to approximately 0.5 acres. Approached from the lane, double wrought iron gates provide access to the driveway to the front of the cottage. The driveway allows parking for several vehicles as well as vehicular access to the far side of the coach house if required. The grounds have been laid to lawn for the most part with some mature shrubs, flower beds, bushes and trees throughout. A patio makes an ideal space for al-fresco dining.

OUTBUILDING
The coach house offers a substantial space on two levels. The considerably large ground floor split into four rooms with scope and potential to be utilised in a variety of ways. The first floor, accessed externally, boasts a one bedroom apartment ideal for annexed accommodation or holiday let.

COUNCIL TAX
Wiltshire Council Tax G
EPC: E

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity is connected to the property. An oil fired boiler provide heating and hot water. Drainage is private and is unlikely to comply with all the current regulations.

DIRECTIONS
Exit the A303 from either direction at Mere and follow signs for Stourhead (B3092). Turn left onto Stourton Lane towards ‘King Alfred's Tower’. Continue on this lane, passing several properties until you see the turning on the right for the School and Church. Go straight on at the next junction ( towards the school ) and the property will be found on the left.
Post Code BA12 6RD
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