Littleworth Lane, Whitley, Melksham, SN12 8RE

This is a home that has that wonderful characterful feeling and feels so loved. Step through the beautiful stained-glass front door into a warm and welcoming stone porchway which is an airy entrance with vaulted ceiling, natural light, and offers a formal entrance to this beautiful property. A glazed inner door leads straight into the surprisingly spacious living room, where a large, original stone fireplace houses a log-burner-style gas fire, creating a cosy focal point. Double glazed windows keep the room lovely and toasty and the sun floods through creating a bright and inviting room for relaxing at any time of the day or night. 

Beyond the living room sits a charming, character-filled dining room with exposed beams and an exposed stone wall. This inviting space easily accommodates a large dining table and makes a fantastic dining room for entertaining friends or family. Two open archways lead into a flexible study/hobby/library room enhanced by roof lights that bring in superb natural brightness. A generous space which is perfect for hiding away from any family hubbub. 

The country-style kitchen/diner offers generous space for a family table and features excellent storage, a double oven with grill, integral fridge, space for a dishwasher, and a recently fitted boiler. With so much storage and a light feel, this is the perfect place for more casual lunches and a cuppa. This room is complemented by great sized utility room, where further appliances can be housed, such as the washing machine, tumble dryer and additional freezer or fridges. This is also the perfect place to store coats and shoes. A rear hallway with it's side door to the outside creates the perfect "tradesmen's" entrance, with its easy access to a downstairs cloakroom and the utility area. Kick off your muddy shoes, clean off the dogs and kids and keep the main house clean and chaos free. 

Stairs hidden behind a wooden door in the living room rise to a wide, bright landing serving three double bedrooms. The main bedroom is of a generous size, with a double-aspect, far-reaching field views and a triple built-in wardrobe. The second bedroom is sizeable double, set slightly lower than the landing with a couple of steps down which is a classic feature in this age of cottage, and also features a charming window seat. A third bedroom comfortably fits a double bed and bedside tables, with a handy recess ideal for a wardrobe. The large family bathroom offers a period feel with a spacious, wide shower cubicle, freestanding toilet, bidet, sink, and excellent built-in storage.

Outside, a covered but sun filled outdoor area is located outside the rear door and is perfect for seating or potted plants with outdoor sockets and a tap. It leads from the back door to the double-width garage which is the perfect space for parking and / or use as a workshop. No getting wet as you move between the cottage and your garage!

The expansive c.0.25 acre south-facing garden is a standout feature and arranged in two distinct sections. The first area includes a spacious and welcoming summer house with power connected, which has it's own patio area and is perfect for a relaxing afternoon whatever the weather. There is a large level lawn with deep borders filled with mature planting, and a pathway which winds to either your front door or the less formal side entrance. Storage is provided by a large shed, and a paved space with potential to become more parking. A mature Beech hedge divides this from the second section, which is a real bonus and laid out as an allotment with planters and vegetable patches, offering fantastic scope for a children’s play area, further landscaping, or more planting. Fully enclosed with hedging, the garden enjoys excellent privacy but with views of the fields on one side or the older village homes really emphasises the "heart of the village" feel this property gives you. Historically this area was planted up with vegetables and fruit which was supplied to the landowner at the time. 

This is a home rich in character, yet has a modern, well maintained feel, with space and flexibility—ideal for those seeking charm, practicality, and beautiful outdoor living.

Located in the quiet heart of Whitley village, this property is a hop, skip and a jump from all the amenities. Unusually for a small village, there is lots going on with 2 options for churches, a local village shop where you can volunteer if you have some spare time, a café and excellent pub in The Pear Tree Inn. A popular school is close by at Shaw with a golf and cricket club a short walk away. The renowned Lowden garden centre, farm shop and restaurant is around a mile away and you can even walk across the fields to buy your Sunday joint on a sunny day.  Even better, a regular bus service to Bath, Corsham, Melksham and Devizes picks up on roughly an hourly basis. Local village halls in both Whitley and Shaw offer a variety of activities from Yoga to Qigong or simply meet up with friends for a coffee of hot chocolate at the warm space or the Sprockets café. Opposite the café the volunteer led village shop, which opens 7 days a week for all your essentials and also some lovely local food and craft treats. 

Situated between Corsham and Melksham, Whitley has the best of both worlds when choosing a quaint town centre to visit. Melksham offers every supermarket from Aldi to Waitrose, whilst Corsham offers a wide variety of independent shops and eateries. On a Thursday, hop on the bus to Devizes where an excellent farmers market is held. Transport links are easily available with good access to the A350 , M4 and routes into Bath and beyond. The rail network has a station at Melksham where trains can take you for some shopping in Swindon or change for more to London and Bath/Bristol, You can even jump on a train for a day trip to the coast at the weekend. 

Countryside surrounds Whitley village and there is a fantastic network of footpaths and cycleways to use. Perfect for walking the dog straight from your front door, or a longer walk over to Neston or Atworth. For the more energetic, the cycle routes pass through the village which is why we also have a cycle shop where you can grab everything from a puncture repair kit through to a new bike. There is even a bike repair and service option along with a village physiotherapy.