Description

The Withies is an exceptionally stunning detached period cottage which easily depicts a page from a magazine offering a country lifestyle at its best. Hidden down a driveway off a leafy country lane, the property sits within a private plot of 4 acres comprising paddocks, woodland and beautiful gardens. The cottage has been modernised and extended in recent years, finished to an excellent standard throughout. The accommodation is light and airy enjoying a lovely outlook across the grounds from every window. The principal ground floor accommodation has been thoughtfully reconfigured to flow as open plan benefitting from underfloor heating. The accommodation extends to 2,117 sq.ft. arranged over two floors whilst there are various outbuildings contributing a further 860 sq.ft.

The superb kitchen/dining room features limestone flooring, a wood-burning stove and bi-fold doors spilling out to the landscaped seating terrace. The beautifully fitted Sambourne kitchen has an integrated dishwasher and double Belfast sink. Adjoining the kitchen, the spacious 24ft living room is finished with engineered oak flooring and a limestone fireplace with wood-burning stove inset. The separate study has been fitted with storage and shelving. To the side, there is a fully fitted boot room, utility and WC. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms off a sizable landing. The main bathroom has been refitted from Fired Earth as a modern shower room. The principal bedroom suite is a notable feature, complete with a roll-top bath en-suite, walk-in wardrobe, and a delightful balcony overlooking the rear paddock. Both of the bathrooms have underfloor heating, plus a new pressurised hot water system and water softener has been installed.

The cottage has a charming approach entered through an electric gate following a drive through the front paddock which is left as a wild meadow and over a little bridge crossing a gentle stream. The double garage has lighting, power and an EV charging point. The second outbuilding is a former barn providing plenty of storage for tools and machinery, and a workshop area. This sizable barn has lighting, power and water connected, and could potentially be converted into secondary accommodation, subject to planning. Beside the barn, there is a lovely kitchen garden and orchard. The principal garden at the rear of the cottage enjoys a sunny south-east facing aspect, and has been newly landscaped with a large patio terrace, well-stocked flower beds, and steps up to a large lawn. The main paddock is situated beyond the garden and has vehicular access from the driveway. The paddock has both water and power points. To the north of the site, there is a truly lovely private woodland featuring the little stream running through it.

Situation

The property is rurally located on the edge of Minety, 0.5 miles outside of the village. Minety is a lively village with a strong sense of community which is echoed in the new community run shop whilst the village also boasts a pre-school and excellent primary school. The village has a wide variety of clubs and activities, a village hall, a church at Upper Minety, well respected local rugby club and tennis club. The neighbouring village of Ashton Keynes (about 1.5 miles) also has an excellent range of local amenities. Minety is located on the edge of the renown Cotswold Water Park where there is an array of leisure facilities, walking routes and sporting activities available. The charming market town of Malmesbury is less than a 10 minute drive away boasting a comprehensive range of amenities including the very sought after Malmesbury Secondary School. The Capital of the Cotswolds market town of Cirencester (8 miles) has a further range of shops and leisure facilities whilst the road network provides good access to Swindon and to the M4 and M5 motorways. There is a mainline rail service from Kemble (5 miles) to Bristol and London reaching Paddington in about 75 minutes.

Tenure & Services

We understand the property is Freehold with oil fired central heating, a private Digester system drainage, mains water and electricity. Gigaclear fibre optic broadband is available. The property is fitted with an alarm system.