Watergates, Colerne, SN14

Setting the scene

Nestled amidst the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, Colerne village exudes charm with its quaint streets and historic landmarks. The heart of the community thrives with essential amenities, shops offering daily necessities, hairdressers, café, post office, The Fresh Flower Company offering beautiful bouquets, two village pubs The Fox and Hounds and The Six Bells, serving good food and beer. The village's centrepiece is its ancient church, built in 1190, a beacon of tranquillity and heritage welcoming new members. Surrounding the village, sprawling countryside trails include over a dozen circular walks from easy to moderate difficulty located just outside the front door, providing a serene escape into nature's embrace for residents and visitors alike.

Local schools include Colerne primary, with an OFSTED rating of ‘positive’, nurturing young minds. There are also bus routes for secondary schools within Bath and Wiltshire.

The location makes it a popular choice for commuters who want to enjoy the tranquillity of village life while still being within easy reach of the city. Approximately 7 miles Northeast of the historic City of Bath, and 8 miles from Chippenham. For those needing to commute there is excellent access to the M4 motorway and Bath Spa and Chippenham railway stations with fast speed routes into London Paddington.

The Property

This magnificent four-bedroom detached property marries timeless elegance with contemporary comfort. Wisteria in spring and climbing roses in summer gracefully frame the entrance, stunning views across Box valley as far reaching as the Westbury White Horse set the scene before you even step inside. To one side, a private double garage—fitted with bespoke lighting and power—promises both security and convenience.

Inside, four sumptuous double bedrooms provide generous proportions and bespoke built-in wardrobes. The living room, warmed by a charming wood-burner, offers an inviting retreat, separate dining space and ground floor WC adds practicality. The shaker-style kitchen is thoughtfully designed - it offers an Everhot cooker and breakfast bar.

Externally, Dominic Cole’s inspired front garden leads you toward a secluded rear oasis. Here, manicured grounds, lush planting and paved terraces create the perfect stage for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Reception Room

4.33m x 3.64m

This bright and welcoming reception room offers charming views over the garden and features a cosy, fully functioning log burner set into the chimney breast. Flanking the fireplace are large, built-in cupboards that provide good storage.

Dining Room

3.74m x 3.06m

The dining room offers a charming and versatile space, featuring an attractive ornamental fireplace and elegant inbuilt shelving, perfect for displaying books or decorative pieces. Generously proportioned, the room easily accommodates a large dining table along with additional free-standing furniture.

Kitchen

3.68m x 3.62m

The shaker-style kitchen is beautifully appointed with stone-coloured cabinets and integrated appliances, including a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher. At its heart sits a striking Everhot stove providing a true focal point to the space. There is ample room for a breakfast bar, while spotlights and wooden flooring add a contemporary feel. Large windows offer views across the valley.

Utility Room

3.49m x 2.4m

The utility room is well-equipped with large pantry-style cupboards, along with additional worktop space and a Belfast sink. It also features underfloor heating and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a space dimensioned and fitted out for a tumble dryer and room for a freestanding fridge freezer. A door provides direct access to the rear garden.

WC

Convenient ground floor WC featuring a toilet and vanity sink unit.

Bedroom One

4.34m x 3.64m

The principal bedroom is generously proportioned and bathed in natural light, with lovely views of the garden and beautiful uninterrupted views across open fields. It comfortably accommodates a King-sized bed. Elegant, floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes provide ample storage.

Bedroom Two

3.75m x 3.73m

Currently used as a home office, this versatile secondary bedroom offers ample space for a large double bed and benefits from an inbuilt storage cupboard. The room enjoys stunning views.

Bedroom Three

3.13m x 3.75m

This generously sized bedroom continues the theme of beautiful views, offering plenty of space for a king sized bed and additional furniture.

Bedroom Four

3.45m x 2.39m

The smallest of the four double bedrooms, this well-proportioned room offers comfortable space for furnishings and benefits from a good-sized inbuilt cupboard as well as stunning, far reaching views.

Bathroom

The bathroom is stylishly finished with natural Travertine stone tiles and features a deep bathtub alongside a separate standing shower. A vanity sink unit with generous worktop space and storage underneath add to the room’s practicality. Additional features include a toilet, heated towel rail and a tall storage cupboard.

Garden

The elegant garden has been bespoke designed by renowned landscape architect Dominic Cole, celebrated for his work on the Eden Project. Beautifully curated, it features a blossoming wisteria, vibrant rose bushes, and a lawn bordered by colourful flower beds. A practical patio area provides ample space for outdoor furniture and a BBQ, perfect for entertaining. Additional features include a garden shed and a lean-to at the rear of the house, offering a dry, powered space with a wall mounted drying rack and a temperature-controlled hose for added convenience. The garden also benefits from security camera coverage as well as a functional alarm system for extra reassurance.

Parking - Double garage

Large double garage / workshop which can be accessed from the road or through the garden. There is overhead fluorescent lighting which has been fitted to a workshop standard, ethernet and Wi-Fi connection as well as its own consumer unit. With ample space for two cars as well as additional parking in front of the doors this is a truly versatile space.

Parking - Driveway

An additional off-road parking space is available to the side of the main house and potentially a further space behind the driveway gates.