High Street, Sutton Benger, Chippenham

NO ONWARD CHAIN. A beautifully maintained Grade II Listed former Police House dating back to the 18th century, ideally situated in the heart of this sought after village. The property retains many period features to include exposed beams, stone fireplaces, stone mullion windows and even the original jail cell complete with window bars and keys. With over 2000 sq ft of accommodation, the ground floor offers four reception rooms, comprising of a sitting room with charming fireplace, generous sun room with vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors opening onto the south facing garden with awning, kitchen with a range of fitted units, Aga, adjoining breakfast room and a separate dining room. The first floor boasts large master bedroom with fitted Sharps wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite with freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is driveway parking to the rear, offering ample parking and also covered parking with an Oak framed double carport. The gardens have been lovingly maintained with different areas of interests and enjoying a sunny southerly aspect.

Situation - Sutton Benger is a thriving and sought-after North Wiltshire village, very well-located for road networks to London and the South West. Sutton Benger has a range of amenities to include a pub, the very popular La Flambe restaurant, preschool & primary school, doctors surgery, a village hall and an award winning beauty salon. The village has access to beautiful country walks -

The nearby market town of Chippenham is less than 10 minutes drive away and has further facilities including mainline railway station, secondary schooling, town centre with independent and chain retailers, leisure centre and out of town shopping, as well as a range of other amenities. The picturesque town of Malmesbury is approximately 15 minutes drive away and offers a bustling High Street with a mix of independent and chain retailers, highly regarded schooling and a leisure centre.

Transport Links - Road and rail links are excellent. Chippenham railway station is c.4.5 miles away providing regular services to London Paddington in approximately 70 minutes, Bristol Temple Meads in 28 minutes and Bath Spa in 15 minutes. Heading west on the M4, junction 17 is c.2.5 miles away providing easy access to Bristol and the West Country and also to Swindon, Reading and London. Bristol airport is only c.34 miles away (approximately 1hr) to the west, while Heathrow is c.83 miles away (approximately 1hr 20mins) to the east.

The Property - A pretty Grade II listed period house which was formerly the Police House of the village and is steeped in history dating back to the 18th Century. The property has a wealth of character features including stone mullion windows, window seats, exposed beams, stone fireplace with wood burning stove and even the original jail cell, which is now the cloakroom, complete with bars on the windows and the jail keys.

Ground Floor - The ground floor comprises of Entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor and access to the main of the ground floor. The cloakroom was formally a police cell. The breakfast room is a lovely light room with two sash windows to the front and opening into the Kitchen. The Kitchen is fitted with a range of units comprising of cupboards and drawers with an Aga taking pride of place. The cosy Sitting Room is home to an impressive stone fireplace with raised wood burning stove inset. The property has been extended over time, in keeping with the character of the home, and offers a separate formal Dining Room and a beautifully light and airy Sun Room with vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors opening onto a paved seating area with electric awning providing shade when required and enjoying a view over the garden.

First Floor - The character features extend to the first floor with exposed beams and a stone fireplace in the Master Bedroom. This is a spacious room which has been fitted with an array of wardrobes providing ample storage. The Master Bedroom has a luxurious En-Suite with a freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Accommodation Summary - Ground Floor

* Entrance Hall
* Cloakroom
* Breakfast Room
* Kitchen
* Dining Room
* Sun Room
* Utility Room

First Floor

* Master Bedroom with Ensuite
* A further Three bedrooms
* Bathroom

Outhouses - There is a large utility room adjoining the house which offers additional storage space and houses the boiler, water tank and laundry appliances. In addition to this there is a workshop, a timber building which has been partially converted to a garden studio in one half and a workshop in the other and two additional stone-built garden stores.

Grounds - To the front of the property there is a part walled garden to the front with a path leading to the front door. There is gated pedestrian access to the rear of the property.

The rear garden has been is divided into two areas partly separated with a Grade II Listed stone wall. There is a large patio outside of the sun room with a power awning. The gardens have been lovingly maintained and are planted with mature shrubs and trees with numerous seating areas to enjoy the pretty garden.

Parking - The parking is located at the rear of the property and can be accessed via Chestnut Road. There is a gravel driveway providing ample parking in additional to the oak framed car port offering two covered spaces. The car port has power and light.

Directions - Take the B4069 from Chippenham towards Wootton Bassett. After c.5 miles, on entering Sutton Benger the property can be found on the right hand side opposite the turning for Heath Avenue. Parking is available at the rear of the property.

Directions for Parking
To access the rear of the property, when entering Sutton Benger, turn right into Chestnut Road and follow the road. The gravel drive is on the left hand side (number 17) just before the turning to Cowley Way which is on the opposite side of the road.

Services - Mains Electricity
Mains Water & Drainage
Oil Fired Central Heating