Urchfont, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4SB

Rookery cottage has been freshly re-thatched in traditional Wiltshire long straw and combines period charm with contemporary modern style. Internally the cottage certainly has the wow factor in abundance and the beautiful sunny well stocked private gardens are an absolute delight. Viewing is essential to appreciate this beautiful village home.

This delightful period home combines the original restored 17th century timber framed cottage, with stylish new rooms and contemporary fittings (bespoke kitchen, bathrooms and utility spaces and partial underfloor heating in several areas). This impressive cottage has been creatively extended and refurbished by its architect owner, providing these versatile living spaces. The oak framed garden room, with a vaulted ceiling extends into the south facing garden.

The third reception room, complete with a wet room is ideal for guests, It is currently used as a home working/living space and music room. A contemporary, glass roof light is set in a birch ply ceiling. The original front sitting room, with restored fireplace and early Georgian grate creates a delightful winter snug. This space links directly to the contemporary oak framed, 'Garden' room, with oak flooring and underfloor heating. The dining room features a large inglenook fireplace, with wood burner and a fitted dresser.

The kitchen has been completely refurbished to a high standard with a Guild Anderson hand painted kitchen, granite worktops and limestone flooring. It is well equipped with a fully integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, larder and a Britannia Range style LPG gas cooker. East of the kitchen area and connecting to the flexible work/bedroom space, a computer workspace with storage, links to a vaulted utility room with fitted cupboards, worktops, a boot area and working space.

On the first floor there are two generously sized bedrooms, with original 17th century features. A smaller single bedroom and family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.  

Externally, the south facing gardens provide access to the large, single garage and a fully insulated annexe, currently used as a home working studio with vaulted ceilings, roof lights, heating and a water supply. It offers scope for many uses, including conversion to other ancillary living spaces or an Airbnb subject to planning. In addition, there is a workshop area.

The mature gardens are laid out with herbaceous borders, various enclosed seating areas, lawns, raised bed, vegetable areas and a green house. The garden is bounded by hedges and trees creating complete privacy and serenity.

Urchfont is a very pretty village on the edge of the Vale of Pewsey in an area of outstanding natural beauty. There is a highly favoured primary school with a pre-school, Church, public house, community shop with post office, dentist and visiting doctor's surgery. Other local amenities including a community bus service that runs into Devizes. The nearby market town of Devizes is about 5 miles away. Pewsey with its mainline railway station (Paddington about one hour) and Marlborough, are 15-20 miles away. The other major centres of Swindon, Chippenham, Bath and Salisbury are all within a 25-mile radius.

PROPERTY INFORMATION;

Tenure; Freehold

Services; mains water, electricity and drainage, oil fired central heating (gas is not connected to the village and the more traditional feature of a wood burner).

EPC rating; F

Council tax band; C

The cottage has just been freshly re-thatched.