Church Street, Calne

For sale with no chain and vacant possession! Located in the Heritage Quarter of Calne, this is a recently renovated, first-floor maisonette with two bedrooms and off-road parking. The apartment has been carefully upgraded and retains lovely period features such as working sash windows, high ceilings, door architraves and skirting boards. Internally the home has a ground floor entrance hall and a wide staircase leading up to the apartment on the first floor. There are two bedrooms, a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom, a living room and a landing large enough to accommodate furniture. Externally there is off road parking for one car at the rear of the building. Gas central heating.

Calne And Surrounding Area - Calne is a market town steeped in history, with a rich heritage of traditional industries including textile production and Wiltshire ham. Calne is the birthplace of Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen, who conducted his experiments at nearby Bowood House. Idyllic countryside surrounds the town with brilliant walking routes and nearby villages with abundant traditional country pubs. While in the town, you’ll find cafes, a microbrewery, and a variety of independent and high-street shops, supermarkets and eateries. There is a good selection of primary schools and a secondary school, Kingsbury Green Academy. There are GP and dental surgeries with three leisure centres with swimming pools, fitness suites, and health classes. There is also the ever-popular Calne Football, Rugby, Cricket and Tennis Clubs, as well as a great cycling and running community to name a few. To the east down the A4 you will pass Cherhill White Horse, Silbury Hill, Historic Avebury, and then onto Marlborough. To the west is Bowood, Chippenham, Bath and the M4 westbound. To the north is Royal Wootton Bassett and the M4 eastbound.

Location - The area surrounding the property is classed as a Heritage Quarter and the home is one of many impressive period buildings in the area. Close by is the historic area of The Green and the Norman Church of St Marys. There are quaint shops on Church Street and a short walk takes you to Calne town centre, passing the river Marden and enjoying a host of facilities.

The Property - This period maisonette offers a seamless blend of period charm with contemporary living, having undergone recent refurbishment by the current owners. Upgrades include some electric wiring and new fusebox, wired heat/smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, new fitted kitchen and bathroom, new carpets and flooring, renovated sash windows and a new combi boiler.
Outlined in more detail:

Entrance Hall - Entering at ground floor level from Church Street, the original door opens to an entrance hall with tiled flooring. The electric meter and fuseboard is located here within a cupboard. A wide carpeted staircase rises to the apartment's accommodation.

First Floor Landing - The landing at the top of the staircase is of a good size and could be utilised as an office area with desk and chair. Two large sash windows view to the rear of the building, allowing in an abundance of natural daylight. A deep cupboard provides excellent storage.

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 3.68m x 2.44m (12'01 x 8) - The kitchen breakfast room comprises a newly installed kitchen with stylish navy and grey wall and base units with laminate worktops and wood-effect vinyl flooring. Integrated is an under-counter fridge, induction hob, extractor and fan oven. There is space for a tall fridge freezer and washing machine. A drainer sink is situated beneath a sash window that faces the front of the home. There is a Brita filter system plumbed under the sink. A particular feature of the room is the central peninsular that has storage beneath as well as providing a space for informal dining. Motion-sensor kickboard spotlights. The new combi boiler is located within a wall cupboard.

Living Room - 3.86m x 3.76m (12'08 x 12'04) - A room with good proportions and two large sash windows to the front elevation. This room provides ample space to accommodate sofas and armchairs, alongside other furniture, including a moderate dining table set if required. Fitted with carpet.

Bedroom One - 4.09m into recess x 2.87m (13'05 into recess x 9'0 - With the benefit of a double wardrobe recess providing hanging storage, the bedroom is of a good size to fit a kingsize bed, bedside tables and other furniture. Sash window facing the front. Fitted with carpet.

Bedroom Two - 2.90m x 2.29m into recess (9'06 x 7'06 into recess - With wardrobe recess and sash window to the rear elevation, this room would make an excellent home office or single bedroom. Carpet.

Bathroom - 2.29m x 1.70m (7'06 x 5'07) - A modern fitted suite comprising a panel bath with shower over, a pedestal water closet and wash basin with vanity cupboard. Chrome towel radiator. Sash window viewing out to the rear of the home. Tiling to the walls and wood-effect vinyl flooring.

Allocated Parking - The home has the benefit of an allocated and marked parking space at the rear of the building.

Council Tax Band - Council Tax Band A.

Lease Information - 999 year lease with 958 years remaining.
Freehold owned by Wiltshire Heritage Buildings Trust.
Building insurance for 2025/26 is £444.50 plus £25 admin fee.
Ground rent £25 per year.