Fore Street, Ashton Keynes, SN6

The Manse is a very handsome double fronted Grade II listed Victorian detached home, dating back to the late 1800's and offering charm, character, four bedroom and generous living space

This charming property is located in a prime position within the popular village of Ashton Keynes, conveniently close to a full compliment of amenities and has been in the same ownership for the last 22 years. The current owners have sympathetically refurbished and extended the house, to create a much loved family home that offers flexible modern living space whilst maintaining period character and charm throughout, complimented by a serene enclosed garden to the rear.

Access at the front of the house is via a well manicured garden enclosed within a stone wall. Beyond the entrance lies a welcoming hallway with wooden floors, staircase to the first floor accomodation and access to the ground floor accomodation. The first of the reception rooms at the front of the house is a cosy dual aspect sitting room, which is enhanced by a charming fireplace, sash window and access to the garden. The second reception room is currently used as an office space and is brightly lit thanks to the large sash window. To the rear of the house is the extended kitchen/diner, the well equiped kitchen offers an abundance of storage and work surfaces, linking seamlessly into a bright, airy and flexible entertaining space with access via double doors into the beautiful and serene garden. To the rear of the kitchen/diner there is a a handy utility room and w/c.

The accomodation on the first floor comprises a main bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a smaller fourth bedroom currently used as a dressing room. There is also a family bathroom and access to the attic room via a ladder.

Outside

To the front of the house is a pretty walled garden accessed via a pedestrian gate, the footpath to the front door is lined on both sides by a low hedge, a lawn and lavender borders. The enclosed rear garden offers a high level of privacy and is mainly laid to lawn with colourful and well stocked borders. To the side of the garden there is gated access to an area of off-road parking, located in front of the stone built garage, accessed via a driveway at the side of the house.

Situation

Ashton Keynes is a popular and thriving village that lies close to the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border. The village has an excellent school, village shop, pub, village hall playing fields, all weather tennis courts and a church. Nearby Cirencester has a wide range of shops and services.

The main regional centres include Cheltenham, Oxford, Swindon, Bath and Bristol, all of which are within daily commuting distance. Good communications being about 2½ miles from the A419 for dual carriageway access to Junction 15 of the M4 at Swindon. Kemble Station (about 5 miles) has direct services to London Paddington scheduled to take from c.75 minutes, or alternatively from Swindon, scheduled from 55 minutes. Ample sporting opportunities in the area, including a number of golf courses, water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, and racing at Cheltenham and Newbury.

Additional Information

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