Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16

A highly individual barn conversion situated on the edge of a sought-after village, with restored interiors and attractive and versatile gardens.

Description

Nestled along a private lane on the south western outskirts of Crudwell, this unique and well-appointed barn conversion, formerly an agricultural building as the name suggests, dates back to the 1800s and blends modern living and historic details. The design of the house incorporates a central courtyard, providing a fabulous private outdoor space which extends the living area outdoors in the warmer months – ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Since its conversion five years ago, the property has been updated to a high standard and features a wealth of energy efficient touches including underfloor heating, a heat recovery system, air source heat pump and insulation throughout. The layout comprises two main areas – living space and the bedrooms, separately – connected by two corridors around the courtyard, with extensive use of glazing making the interiors feel exceptionally light. The sitting room and kitchen are joined by sliding double doors and are spacious and modern, affording plenty of room for entertaining. The kitchen includes an AGA and a number of integrated appliances, with the added benefit of a utility room and pantry. At the opposite end of the house there are three double bedrooms on the ground floor, plus a shared dressing room and two shower rooms, with a further two double bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. The property is currently used as a short-term holiday let and as such there is excellent potential to continue as an income generator or use as a family home.

Outside
The Old Dairy is approached by two separate gated entrances on either side of the house, each of which lead to a large gravel parking area. At the back of the house, a tiled terrace opens onto a generously sized southwest-facing lawn, bordered around the boundary by trees and hedging with views over the surrounding farmland beyond. Storage includes a greenhouse, garden shed and a number of useful store rooms in an attached wing. The property also benefits from an electric vehicle charging point. In the centre of the house is a stunning open-air courtyard which features decorative paving and a water feature.

Location

Crudwell is a charming North Wiltshire village on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conveniently located between the larger towns of Cirencester and Malmesbury, both with extensive amenities and Waitrose supermarkets. Village amenities include a number of highly regarded pubs, including the award-winning Potting Shed Pub, a farm shop, village hall, a church and a CofE primary school. The surrounding countryside is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and bridleways, providing excellent walking and riding.

Communications are first class with the property being within daily travelling distance of Swindon, Chippenham, Bath, Bristol, Gloucester and Cheltenham. There is a fast and regular train service to London Paddington from Kemble (70 mins) which is about four miles away. There are many highly regarded local primary and secondary schools locally as well as a wide choice of well-known private schools within easy reach including Beaudesert, the Cheltenham colleges, Prior Park, Westonbirt, Rendcomb and Hatherop Castle.

Square Footage: 2,454 sq ft



Directions

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From Cirencester leave the town via the A419/Tetbury Road. Turn left onto the A429 (signposted Chippenham/Malmesbury) and continue for 9.7 miles, passing through Kemble and Crudwell. On leaving the village turn right onto Rommel Lane and then turn left onto Pleasant View. The property will be seen on the left-hand side.

Additional Info

Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Air-source heat pump. Gas central heating.