Urchfont, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10

Fine & Country are delighted to present Rookery Cottage. A charming 17th-century thatched cottage, beautifully extended with contemporary additions, set in idyllic Urchfont with quaint cottage gardens and superb village amenities nearby.

Internal Accommodation

The property seamlessly combines the charm of the original 17th-century timber-framed cottage with high-quality modern extensions. The accommodation is both versatile and beautifully presented throughout.

The original sitting room features a restored fireplace with an early Georgian grate, creating a cosy and characterful space. This leads through to the impressive oak-framed garden room with vaulted ceiling, oak flooring, and underfloor heating with panoramic views out across the gardens.

A separate dining room centres around a large inglenook fireplace with HWAM wood burner and fitted dresser. The bespoke, hand painted Guild Anderson kitchen is finished to a high standard with granite worktops, limestone flooring underfoot, and a range of integrated appliances, including a Britannia LPG range cooker, dishwasher and microwave.

A third reception room, complete with a wet room, offers excellent flexibility as a guest suite, fourth bedroom, or home office/music room, complemented by a contemporary roof light set within a birch ply ceiling. A useful workspace links to a vaulted utility/boot room with fitted storage.
To the first floor are two generously sized bedrooms showcasing original period features, alongside a further single bedroom and a family bathroom.

Outside:

The south-facing gardens are a particular feature of the property, extending to over 0.3 acres and having been thoughtfully landscaped with herbaceous borders, lawns, raised beds, mature apple tree, vegetable areas, a greenhouse, and a variety of private seating areas. Mature hedging and trees provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

The property further benefits from a large single garage, driveway parking for two small cars (which could be easily extended for additional parking STPP) and workshop area which sits within a fully insulated detached annexe. The annexe, currently used as a home office/studio, includes vaulted ceilings, roof lights, heating, and water supply, offering excellent potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents.

Seller Insight:

What is your favourite room in the house and why?

We love all the rooms in the house! However, if we had to choose one, it would be the oak framed garden room, with its vaulted ceiling and engineered oak flooring with underfloor heating. It is a wonderfully light, airy space with superb views of the garden, effectively integrating the two spaces.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

The next ideal owner would be an individual or family who falls in love with our beautiful cottage and is familiar with conserving a unique 17th century property or willing to learn! Ideally, they would also love gardening, and the gardens potential. It’s perfect for homeworking or a small rural business.

What do you love most about the house and why?

We have loved living at Rookery Cottage as it is a unique, thatched cottage with huge character, a wealth of period features (inglenook fireplace, 18th century ‘forest pattern’ bar grate) integrated with several complementary and contemporary extensions, by the current owner, who is an architect.

The house is secluded and in a quiet location on the edge of the village. You can walk right out of the front door into the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. There is a wonderfully supportive community and something for everyone, both young and older.

What do you love about the local community?

Urchfont has a wonderfully vibrant, caring community. The village shop is thriving with a post office and coffee meet-up in the week, alongside the village pub ‘The Lamb’. Every year the whole community comes together for the renowned and Wiltshire’s original ‘Urchfont Scarecrow Festival’, attracting hundreds of visitors. There are numerous clubs and activities for every generation within the village. The Anglican church is very much at the centre of village life. Years ago, we loved leading youth work in the village.

How easy is it to commute from here?

It is very easy to commute from Urchfont with Pewsey station being just 20 minutes away. It is on the Exeter line so the West Country and South west are easily reached too! There is a direct line to Paddington station via Reading, taking just 1 hour.

You also have the option of Westbury station which is on the Waterloo line. The market town of Devizes is just 10 minutes away. Within easy reach are Bath, Salisbury, Swindon, Trowbridge and Bristol.

Bath is 40 minute drive and Salisbury is 35 minutes. Bristol is an hour away

What made you choose the property over others that were available at the time?

We fell in love with the property many years ago due to its unique character and the potential to renovate it using traditional materials. We also saw the opportunity to re-design the garden making it a wonderful space for nature, reflection and entertaining.

The other reason for moving to this property was the allure of Urchfont with its quintessential charm, a lively community spirit and above all, a hidden gem.

Location:

Urchfont is an exceptionally picturesque village set on the edge of the Vale of Pewsey within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village benefits from a strong community and a range of amenities including a well-regarded primary school and pre-school, church, public house, community shop with post office, dentist, and visiting doctor’s surgery.

On the outskirts of the village, The Old Potato Yard provides a popular farm shop, café, and Pilates studio, further enhancing the lifestyle on offer. A community bus service runs into the nearby market town of Devizes (approximately 5 miles away), which offers a wider range of shopping, leisure, and educational facilities. Pewsey, with its mainline railway station providing direct access to London Paddington (around one hour), and Marlborough are within 15–20 miles, while Swindon, Chippenham, Bath, and Salisbury are all within approximately 25 miles.

Services:

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating (no mains gas in the village) and wood burner.

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