Fine & Country are delighted to present this beautiful, three bedroom, detached cottage with generous gardens.

“This dreamy country cottage charmed us from the moment we saw it! We love the long walks in the glorious countryside and coming home to a cosy sitting room with roaring log fire. We enjoy the abundant local wildlife and rural views from the garden across to the foothills of Bath. The advantage of the location enables us to enjoy a country lifestyle with the proximity of key cities for hybrid working”. Mr & Mrs T, Owners

Accommodation Summary:

Yew Tree Cottage is a charming, double-fronted, thatched cottage, which is situated within the picturesque village of Potterne. Dating back to the 17th Century, the detached cottage has been sympathetically restored by the current owners to create a characterful home with tasteful and fresh interiors.

The cottage is set within a conservation area and within walking distance of all village amenities including shops, pubs, a church and a post office, alongside beautiful open countryside walks on the doorstep.

Ground Floor:

From the entrance hallway, doors lead to both principal reception rooms. The original pine floorboards have been stripped back and waxed in both reception rooms. The living room features a delightful inglenook fireplace with original limestone surround and Elm beam.

Leading from the living room, the conservatory offers a peaceful space to enjoy a morning coffee or to read a book whilst taking in the surrounding greenery. The original terracotta tiled flooring contrasts perfectly with industrial-style lighting by Jim Lawrence.

The dining room offers another versatile reception space with open fireplace and useful shelved, under-stair storage with flagstone flooring.

The kitchen offers a bespoke Neptune suite with Venetian White quartz work surfaces and a large central island. Integrated Neff appliances including a dishwasher and fridge/freezer are discreetly tucked away whilst a feature wine rack completes the kitchen design. Flagstone floors flow between the kitchen, utility room and rear entrance hallway.

The utility room is neatly positioned off the kitchen with plumbing and space for white goods and fitted Neptune storage cupboards contain an oak pull-out drying rack.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is the re-fitted shower room.

First Floor:

The dual-aspect principal bedroom features a beautifully restored Victorian ornamental fireplace and charming views over the front and rear gardens. The two further guest bedrooms are both generous double rooms; one with built-in storage and the other with another lovely feature Victorian fireplace. The three-piece family bathroom, which features a freestanding roll-top bath with Burlington taps, completes the first-floor accommodation.

Attic:

The attic space is currently being used as a home office/study but could also be set up as a further guest bedroom.

Outside:

Externally, the gardens expand across roughly quarter of an acre. To the front, the lawns are enclosed by beautifully maintained box hedging and a driveway which provides parking for two cars. A feature pond and the mature Yew Tree are also positioned in the front garden, which affords the cottage its name. To the side of the cottage, the single garage has an electric door with power and light internally.

The level rear gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with ornamental trees and beautifully stocked borders featuring an array of flowering shrubs and roses. The lawns are divided by a vibrant central pathway with climbing arbours. Secluded seating areas are dotted around the garden to take advantage of the sun throughout the day. A summer house, painted in Green Ground by Farrow & Ball, with power and light, makes a wonderful external home office or another peaceful spot to take in the garden views.

Agent Note:

The cottage has been fully re-thatched in 2017 and re-wired in 2023.

Services: Oil central heating, mains water, drainage & electricity. Broadband.

Location:
Potterne is a sought-after village which lies circa 2 miles south of the old market town of Devizes. There is an excellent range of local facilities which include a convenience store/post office, church, primary school at nearby Worton, George & Dragon public house and village hall. The village is surrounded by open countryside with many peaceful walks on the doorstep.

The nearby market town of Devizes offers a range of shops, cafes, supermarkets, a library, sports centre, cinema and museum. There is a vibrant weekly produce market and an annual timetable of festivals and events celebrating arts, culture, food and music.

The property is well positioned for excellent schooling including Marlborough College, Dauntsey’s in West Lavington, St Mary’s Calne, Stonar and Pinewood.

The historic cities of Bath and Salisbury provide a great range of shops, as well as cultural and social activities. Pewsey mainline railway station provides direct services to London Paddington. The A303 is to the south and provides access links to the south west and east of England, whilst the A316 provides access to the M4.