Gastard Lane, Gastard, SN13

24 Gastard Lane - The Main House: To the front a dining hall has a window into the kitchen and leads to the primary reception rooms, including a lovely double aspect sitting room with a stone fireplace and wood burner. There is a further dual aspect study/ snug with wooden floor and a front facing window seat. From here, is a utility room with plumbing for appliance and a door to the outside in addition to a ground floor bathroom. At the rear of the house is a double aspect kitchen breakfast room fitted with simple units and room for slot-in appliances with a rear pantry to the garden. The first floor comprises a principal bedroom with westerly view and an ensuite with bath and dressing area, the whole room is double aspect. Two further bedrooms, one of which has an ornamental stone fireplace and sink, are served by a family bathroom with a further separate WC and a laundry room. The attic offers a further, vaulted bedroom with beams and two dormer windows. In addition, there is an unconverted loft adding potential to adapt to extra bedroom accommodation, subject to planning.

23 Gastard Lane - The Cottage: This charming cottage is entered through an entrance hall that opens to a stair hall, off of which is a simple fitted bathroom. A double aspect sitting room features an antique corner fireplace and opens to a double aspect kitchen with basic fittings and a door out to the rear. The first floor has an open landing that leads into a bedroom with an ornamental Victorian fireplace and views.

Outside

Approached over a shared drive, the level grounds of 0.912 acres lie mostly to the north and west of the site (enabling beautiful sunsets), with a tennis court that requires refurbishment and an in-ground swimming pool with a pool house. There is a wooden framed garage and garden shed. A carport lies beneath the first floor extension to the main bedroom of the house and there is vehicular access to the cottage alongside the carport. The plot is made up of 0.682 acres for the house and 0.23 acres for the cottage.

Situation

The rural village of Gastard lies less than 2 miles south of Corsham, home to Corsham Court and its grounds, together with its historic High Street and full selection of shops and amenities. The village is made up of period houses and a strong community, with St John’s church and the Harp and Crown public house a level walk away. The A350 lies to the east, giving direct access to the M4 (at Junction 17) and to Dorset and the South Coast. The town of Chippenham, with its mainline rail station to London and to the West, is a 5 mile drive away. Lacock Abbey and Village, a renowned National Trust property, is a little over 2 miles away. The historic Georgian City of Bath is an 11 mile drive away. The world-famous village of Castle Combe, with its own golf course, lies to the north. Kingsdown and Cumberwell Park Golf Clubs are within driving distance. This lovely Wiltshire area offers a wealth of country walks and bridleways amidst beautiful countryside.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-58259

Additional Information

Agents Note - This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to complete within 56 days (the “Reservation Period”). Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Services: Oil fired combination boilers and mains drainage to both properties.

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Bands for No. 24 - Band F and No. 23 - Band E.