SITUATION
Wakefield House is set back from Cardigan Road in this prestigious area of Marlborough within an Area of Natural Beauty. Marlborough is a vibrant market town and the house is located just a short walk from the High Street which enjoys the mantle of ‘the widest high street in England’. The town offers a mix of major retailers, independent boutiques, coffee and tea shops. There is a wide selection of national retailers including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, popular restaurants include: Rick Stein’s, Franklyn’s Bistro, Dan’s, Pino’s and Ask. Hillier’s Yard and Hughenden Yard offer further boutique shopping to be discovered off the historic high street and the independent Parade Cinema show a wide range of films and live theatre.

The leisure centre is located close to the centre of town and Marlborough golf club offers an excellent round of golf in a stunning setting. Further sporting facilities and clubs include tennis, cricket, running, rugby and hockey. The town features regular live music events and an annual literature festival as well as a multitude of courses for all the family at Marlborough College Summer School. Situated on a historic trade route, Marlborough is very well placed for other towns including Swindon, Hungerford and Newbury and the cities of Bath and Salisbury. The surrounding area is dominated by the ancient Savernake Forest and stunning Marlborough Downs which run between the Pewsey Vale and Kennet Valley. Rail links to London Paddington are from Pewsey, Great Bedwyn, Swindon and Hungerford.

DESCRIPTION
Wakefield House is an individual and spacious family house. It has distinctive brick elevations part timber clad under a pitched roof with prominent gable ends. This substantial house offers flexible accommodation over two floors and is perfectly set up for modern day family life. The house has a great flow to it and is centred around the large gracious hallway.

The house has much character throughout, with generous reception areas ideal for entertaining and of particular note is the bright and airy drawing room which has double doors leading to a paved seating area at the side of the house. The well equipped kitchen and separate dining room both overlook the rear garden. The utility room runs off the kitchen and with direct access to the garden, this is the first port of call for muddy wellies and paws alike.

The sitting room and study/office are located down a few steps to the front of the house, as is the downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor there are five bedrooms served by three well-appointed bathrooms. The principal bedroom, with ensuite shower room, offers enjoys wonderful proportions and an array of built in wardrobes.

To the front of the main house is a separate one bedroom first floor annexe with games room beneath, offering very handy additional accommodation.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached by a gravel driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. To the side and rear of the house are two large terraces, providing ideal spaces to enjoy the peace and tranquillity that this location within the town provides. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a selection of mature trees and shrubs.