Oaksey, Malmesbury, SN16

Built in the Cotswold vernacular, and sympathetically
extended with internal living space that is full of lovely
period character. In all the property spans over 2,617
sq. ft. across two storeys. With a verdant rural backdrop
and views across the surrounding open countryside,
the house occupies a sought-after rural location, with
London easily reached by regular and direct rail services
running from Kemble station into Paddington, London.

The living space is perfectly arranged for modern family
living and entertaining. The ground floor includes a
characterful ‘L’ shaped drawing room with a wonderful
connection to the rear garden. A conservatory provides
additional and beautiful lit living space, as does the
dining room which enjoys full height windows. A
charming kitchen and now extended provides space
for informal dining and is enhanced by an adjacent
boiler room and utility. The ground floor space is
further complimented by a useful study, with a library
and home office space in a single-story wing. The
bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first
floor, comprising a principal bedroom with an EnSuite
shower room, a family bathroom, two further bedrooms,
and a dressing room / bedroom four. The annexed
accommodation above the stone double garage
provides a spacious kitchen sitting room with an EnSuite
bedroom.

Outside

The property is approached by electrically operated
gates with a driveway leading up to the property.
The gardens are a particular feature of this house
and include areas of lawn, and paddock land. From
the rear terrace there is an attractive view down the
garden towards a large fish filled pond with the land
interspersed with specimen trees and bordered by
fields, making this a particularly private situation. In
addition, there is a kitchen garden, and a small copse.
The paddock has a useful large hard standing, and
two timber garages, providing in all 5 parking bays. In
all the grounds extend to about 2.4 acres.

A further detached stone double garage provides
a one-bedroom annexe above, accessed via an
external staircase.

Situation

Situated on the edge of the village of Oaksey a lovely
rural village which lies on the Wiltshire / Gloucestershire
border, being about 7 miles from both Cirencester and
Malmesbury. Within the village there is a village shop,
primary school, the Wheatsheaf Inn, a golf course within
walking distance and Kemble Station only 3 miles away
where there is an InterCity train service connecting to
London, Paddington. All increasingly rare facilities to find
in our small rural communities.