3 bedroom detached house for sale

Nestled amongst the leafy lanes of the pretty village of Garsdon sits this attractive stone cottage which has undergone the most amazing transformation over the last eight years, culminating in a stylish and comfortable three-bedroom cottage with character and contemporary living.

Approached into the light and airy hallway, where there are stairs rising to the first floor, and storage beneath. The sitting room is snug with a modern wood burning stove and attractive beams, there is a contemporary downstairs cloakroom and a utility/boot room with a door to the rear of the property.

The modern contemporary kitchen has a large island unit in the centre with an induction hob and space age extractor, there are integrated appliances and a sink overlooking the views at the rear of the property, the kitchen opens up into an L shaped dining and family room with bi-folding doors on three sides and a fabulous contemporary stove. Limestone flooring with underfloor heating is a luxurious element.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a standalone bath and separate shower. The principal bedroom has a luxurious shower room, built in wardrobes along one side of the room and double doors which open onto a balcony at the front of the house – perfect for the first coffee of the day whilst enjoying uninterrupted views.

Outside electric gates lead to a long drive which wraps around the outside of the house leading to gravelled parking for several cars and an oak framed car port with electric ready for installing an electric car charging point. There is a large shed with a potting shed at the front, as well as a bespoke made and well insulated office/outbuilding fully equipped with double glazing and underfloor heating which has been granted planning permission to be converted to an annex/fourth bedroom. The gardens wrap all around the house, and privacy is guaranteed because of the surrounding woodland which is available to purchase, either a parcel of it or the whole thing, via seperate negotiation. There are terraces on two sides of the house affording uninterrupted views across fields and woodland.

Garsdon is a picturesque and desirable, small village situated about three miles northeast of Malmesbury. This rural community is a delightful mix of village houses, ancient farms, and beautiful open countryside ideal for dog walking. The larger villages of Charlton and Lea are within walking distance and have amenities that include an excellent village school and two popular public houses.

Malmesbury is reputed to be the oldest borough in the country dating back to the 11th Century. Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, surrounded by two branches of the River Avon, it boasts buildings of golden Cotswold stone and beautiful river walks. Famous for its ancient Abbey and elaborate 15th century Market Cross, the town may well have history around every corner but is also bursting with life, enjoying excellent independent shops, pubs, friendly cafes, regular farmers' markets, and busy local events schedule. There are public transport services and good road access to the larger towns of Cirencester, Chippenham, Swindon, Bath and Bristol whilst the M4 junction 17 is only five miles south. Trains from Chippenham (10 miles) and Kemble (5 miles) link with London Paddington within approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.