5 bedroom detached house for sale

Perfectly positioned at the heart of this sought-after village, yet discreetly tucked away at the end of a no-through lane with the village cricket grounds beyond, Willowmead enjoys an exceptional sense of privacy and tranquillity. The setting is both picturesque and secluded, just outside the market town of Highworth, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
This elegant five bedroom Cotswold stone residence is rich in character and beautifully proportioned throughout, offering refined and highly versatile accommodation. The house has been comprehensively remodelled and extended to an exacting standard, with a carefully judged blend of period detail and sophisticated contemporary finishes.
At the heart of the home lies a stunning open plan kitchen, breakfast and family room, designed for modern living and entertaining.
This impressive space features a central island, a sky lantern rooflight, underfloor heating, full-width bi-fold doors opening directly onto the gardens and new windows throughout, creating a seamless connection between the house and the landscape. Supporting accommodation includes a utility/cloakroom, a separate ground-floor shower room, and a useful store room.
The result is a beautifully balanced and highly attractive family home, equally suited to everyday living and larger-scale entertaining.

Gardens and grounds:
The property is set at the end of a quiet country lane, just a short distance from the centre of the village, with only one neighbouring cottage. The setting is idyllic, with attractive walled cottage gardens to the front and a large lawned garden to the rear, an extensive paved terrace, a covered cabana, and a children's play area.
A double-bay garage with an adjoining workshop and extensive storage sits opposite the house, with parking to the front. Within the gardens, a detached outbuilding has been arranged as a home office and benefits from Wi-Fi connectivity.
The rear garden features a small stream running along the boundary and backs on to a wooded glade, while also enjoying open aspects across the adjoining village cricket grounds and surrounding countryside. There are excellent walks directly from the front door, further enhancing the location's appeal.

Services:
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating. Underfloor heating in part.

Sevenhampton is a charming and unspoilt village with many local walks, and Roves Farm offers local produce, all set in attractive countryside just south of Highworth, an ancient hilltop town on the fringe of the Cotswolds and close to the Oxfordshire border. Highworth, described by Sir John Betjeman as "one of the most charming and unassuming country towns in the West of England", offers a good range of shops for day-to-day needs, along with a Grade I listed church, public houses and well-regarded primary and secondary schools. The area is well placed for access to Swindon, Faringdon, Cirencester and Marlborough, with strong road links via the A419, A420 and M4 corridors. Mainline rail services from Swindon offer fast, regular connections to London Paddington. Known for its period homes, conservation status and strong sense of community, Sevenhampton offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with everyday amenities close by. The village is also renowned as the home and final resting place of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond.

Distances:
Highworth 3 miles | Swindon mainline station (London Paddington approximately 55 minutes) 6 miles | Lechlade 6 miles | M4 (J15) 8 miles | Cirencester 17 miles | Oxford 25 miles | M5 (J11A) 32 miles.
(All distances and times are approximate).