Devizes Road, Box

Occupying an elevated position close to the local amenities of Box, this characterful detached home offers flexible accommodation over two storeys. With ample reception space, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, this property benefits from beautiful far reaching views and lovely gardens.

Enjoying a sought-after and elevated position close to all of the amenities in the popular village of Box, Lauderdale exists as a notably well-proportioned and handsome family home. Suitable for those looking to upsize and downsize alike, this characterful property showcases original doors, charming bay windows, cosy fireplaces and exposed wooden floors that help to create a lovely welcoming and comfortable feeling throughout. Step into the wide entrance hall, which provides access to the handy utility cupboard, and from there head into the sitting room. This homely space benefits from one of the bay-windows at the front of the property, offering occupiers a lovely view across the wooded valley to enjoy, in addition to the working open fireplace. A large open-plan kitchen / dining / family room resides on the opposite side of the hallway and benefits from a notably light triple-aspect ratio, owing to the stable door at the rear, the window at the side, and the bay window at the front of this room. With space aplenty in which to host and relax, this social hub features a wooden-built kitchen that offers space and plumbing for a dishwasher, freestanding stainless sink unit, electric oven, electric hob, fridge-freezer and solid wooden worktops. Also situated on the ground floor is the family bathroom, which witnesses plenty of natural light, and showcases a new four piece suite. In addition on the ground floor, there is a double bedroom with direct access out onto the patio area of the garden, as well as access into its own bathroom. This modern en suite bathroom offers a sleek matching four piece suite, inclusive of a short ‘tub’ bath, W.C with high cistern, wash basin, and a spacious shower enclosure tiled in tasteful neutral tones. Head up to the landing on the first floor and you will find direct access into two further double bedrooms recently converted in the eaves. Furthermore, there is also access from the landing into a vast storage space which, with the right application, presents itself as an exciting potential fourth bedroom, hobby room or den (subject to any necessary consents).

Externally, this property comes complete with generous gardens at both the front and rear of the property. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn, featuring an array of attractive hedging, trees, plants, and wildlife pond in this enclosed family-friendly space. At the rear, there are multiple private patios to enjoy, all of which are exposed to good amounts of natural sun-light at various different times of the day. There are fruit trees and raised planting beds on offer for those who would like to try their hand at growing their own, but the piece de resistance is located at the top of the garden, in the form of a secure, insulated, and fully-equipped studio with covered veranda. With double glazing, a pitched roof, power and internet connection, this space is perfect as a work-from-home option, a studio, or simply a garden room in which to relax and soak up the peaceful countryside surroundings.

The village of Box is home to a popular junior school as well as St. Thomas's church, several recreational grounds and playing fields, family-friendly local pubs, and a variety of restaurants and cafes to frequent. Further local amenities include a small supermarket, village hall, children’s nursery, youth club, a post office and well-stocked village store, along with a doctors surgery and pharmacy, and bowling green, all within easy walking distance. There is an array of beautiful country and woodland walks and bicycle routes on the doorstep on this property, with the Georgian City of Bath just five or so miles to the West, providing year-round entertainment, excellent shopping, art galleries, and theatre. The city's mainline railway station links to London Paddington with a journey time of approximately 80 minutes. Bristol International airport is also less than a 25 mile drive away, meaning that this property remains very well connected. There is also currently a very handy bus service that connects to Bath and Devizes with various stops in between, as well as a direct bus to Chippenham with its mainline link to Cardiff, Bristol and London Paddington. The National Express to London Victoria also stops within easy walking distance making a day trip to London from your doorstep accessible.




Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: D

Current EPC Rating: D (61) // Potential: C (78)

Services: Gas central heating. Mains drainage. Mains water supply. Mains electricity supply. Double glazing.