Brook Street, Marlborough, SN8

Beautifully located close to the centre of the village with grounds backing onto the cricket pitch; this quaint black and white thatched cottage enjoys all the idiosyncrasies of a quirky home. The ground floor has a wonderful dual aspect sitting room with fireplace housing a wood burning stove, exposed timbers adorn the ceiling with Oak laminate flooring underfoot, there is also space for a small dining table. The kitchen is fitted with a range of useful cupboards, a freestanding cooker and space for white goods. Off the kitchen is the bathroom complete with shower over bath. Head up the stairs and you are met with two good sized bedrooms with built in storage and good ceilings heights.

Outside

The cottage enjoys a picket fenced, gravelled courtyard garden with pretty stocked flower borders and space to dine. Cross over Brook Street where you will find plenty of private parking leading to a detached double garage which has light and power. There is a handsome brick and flint outbuilding / office complete with power making it ideal for homeworking.

Head through the arched gateway into a hidden oasis where you can relax, dine and entertain. The grounds are artfully landscaped around a water feature with a covered paved and seating area. A decked terrace has steps down to a gravel pathway. With the garden there are an array of fruit trees, and a horse chestnut tree amongst others. Several sheds provide more outdoor storage and raised vegetable beds a taste of the good life.

Situation

The house is set in an idyllic lane in the heart of the hugely sought after village of Great Bedwyn; an attractive commuter village with a good range of local amenities including a general store, Post Office, doctors surgery with dispensary, primary school and public house. The property is a five-minute walk from Bedwyn railway station with direct services to Newbury, Reading, London Paddington and the South West. The M4 motorway at junction 14 is about 8 miles to the north-east. Great Bedwyn stands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Savernake Forest and with the Kennet and Avon canal running through the village.