Description

Croft Barn is a magnificent 18th Century former grain barn offering substantial accommodation of over 4,000 sq.ft. Over the last 10 years, the property has been meticulously upgraded and renovated to an excellent standard. Comprehensive upgrades include rewiring, replumbing, a new heating and hot water system, and new solid oak windows and doors throughout. The renovation has been completed sympathetic to the property’s heritage retaining much of its charm and features including evidence of the former wheel turn and grain hatch. The character has been enhanced further with the use of reclaimed materials.

The light and bright accommodation boasts superb room proportions filled with natural light through large windows. Entered through a green oak finished porch, the generous ground floor layout principally comprises three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, the main bedroom suite, and two versatile rooms currently used as offices. The bespoke hand-painted kitchen features an excellent range of integrated appliances including a double oven with induction hob, microwave, steam oven, warming drawer, American style fridge/freezer, and dishwasher plus a boiling tap. A rear extension has created the addition of a triple aspect 26ft family room, complete with bi-fold doors flowing out to the garden. Both the dining room and living room are dual aspect with characterful exposed stone walls. The living room features a new multi-fuel stove. A separate side entrance accesses the utility/boot room, ideal for country living. The two offices connect to this secondary entrance.

The principal bedroom suite is located on the ground floor and is a notable feature. The suite boasts a fully fitted dressing room and en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, bath, separate shower, WC and bidet. The bedroom has double doors leading out to a front seating terrace with lavender borders. A beautiful oak and glass staircase leads up to the first floor and a spacious landing offering a further room to utilise. There are three bedrooms on the first floor with exposed beamed ceilings. A shower room is located off the landing. The main bedroom on the first floor has the great addition of an en-suite bathroom and dressing room.

Croft Barn is set down a private driveway behind a five-bar gate. The driveway leads to a large parking area in front of double garage. The garage has electric doors and is fully insulated, sound-proofed and has heating. The barn sits comfortably within its 0.40 acre plot and is screened by well-established trees. The garden is predominately arranged to the western aspect of the property, laid mostly to lawn with vibrant shrub borders and a small pond. Within the garden there are three useful outbuildings all with power, lighting and water connections. The summer house of which is equipped with a sink and TV point.

Situation

The village of Lower Stanton St Quintin is situated equidistant between the market town of Malmesbury and the larger town of Chippenham. The property is located on the rural edge of the village and there are excellent local walks from the doorstep taking in the surrounding countryside. Located within a 10-minute walk from the property is a garage incorporating a well stocked Budgens shop and Costa coffee café. The neighbouring village of Stanton St Quintin sees regular activities being ran at the village hall as well having a primary school, a Norman church, and restaurant at Stanton Manor Hotel, open to non-residents, providing a convivial atmosphere for food and drinks. The nearby village of Upper Seagry also has a popular primary school. Both Malmesbury and Chippenham are within a 10-minute drive and have a comprehensive range of facilities plus secondary schooling. The village is conveniently located for easy access to Junction 17 of the M4 motorway providing ideal commuting to London, Bristol, Bath, Reading and Swindon whilst Chippenham railway station has mainline services to London, Wales and the South West. Bristol Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

Tenure & Services

We understand the property is Freehold with mains gas central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage.