Compton Bassett, Calne, SN11

The entrance hall welcomes you into a cosy reception room featuring an ornate Victorian fireplace and front-facing views. A door from the hall leads to the stairs, a study, and the kitchen/diner. The kitchen boasts shaker-style cupboards, a butler's sink, granite countertops, and a cream electric Rangemaster. There is ample dining space, and a central wood-burning stove adds charm and complements the oil-fired central heating.

The sitting room is dual aspect with a feature chimney breast and connects to a garden room. The study, with beautiful exposed ceiling timbers, offers a large storage cupboard and a cloakroom, with a door leading to the garden.

On the first floor, the main and guest bedrooms share an interconnecting bathroom and a wall of useful wardrobes. The third bedroom is dual aspect and serviced by a contemporary shower room, with additional eaves storage across the landing.

This enchanting cottage features latched wooden doors, a heritage colour scheme, and exposed timbers and brickwork, creating an inviting and homely atmosphere.

Outside

The cottage is set back from the road, enclosed by wrought iron railings. A pedestrian gate opens into the front garden. On the side of the property, a gravel drive offers parking for several cars and access to the rear garden through a gate. The garden is a particularly appealing feature, maximizing the scenic outlook.

Situation

Compton Bassett stands at the foot of the escarpment of the Marlborough Downs in an area that is predominantly pasture land and well away from main roads. The village is typified by period properties and there is a popular public house, a church and a good village community. The nearby market towns of Calne, Marlborough and Devizes offer a good range of services and amenities. Main line railway services can be found from Chippenham to London Paddington and there is access to the M4 motorway at Junction 16. The City of Bath, with a wide range of cultural activities is about 20 miles to the west. The area offers a wide range of sporting activities and fine walking and riding in the surrounding countryside. Local schools include Marlborough College, St Mary's at Calne and Dauntseys.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-52350

Additional Information

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating.