Beanacre, Melksham, SN12 7PU

VENDOR SUITED - Situated on a generous plot with far reaching views over nearby countryside, this five bedroom, Grade II Listed semi-detached cottage has been sympathetically modernised throughout by the current owners, and benefits from ample driveway parking with double garage, private garden, as well as approved planning permission to create a large 8m x 5.5m kitchen-diner / family room to the rear and additional car port.

Built during the 18th Century and ready for its next prospective owner to move straight in, 129 Beanacre Road enjoys internal accommodation measuring more than 1,800 sq.ft set over three floors. As you enter the property you are greeted by a cosy sitting / dining room which enjoys a dual aspect outlook. Measuring 25’ 6” x 14’ 3”, there is ample space for furniture as well as a large freestanding dining table. The seating area retains a characterful feel with working wood burner, exposed stone walls, Herringbone floor, and wooden beams and lintels.

Moving to the rear of the property and overlooking the garden is the kitchen. Updated by the current owners, the kitchen comprises of fully fitted Shaker-style wall and base units with a mixture of integrated and freestanding appliances. Composite worktops provide ample working space whilst a rear door provides access to the west-facing garden. There is currently approved planning permission granted to extend the kitchen into the garden to create a large kitchen- diner / family room measuring c. 8m x 5.5m, which would create an impressive heart of the home (Wiltshire Planning Reference - PL/2022/04976 ). The planning is also in place to reposition the double garage to the driveway and create and additional car port. To complete the ground floor, a recently fitted downstairs shower room comprises of a modern white suite with WC.

A staircase from the dining area to the first floor provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom overlooks the front aspect and enjoys a contemporary aesthetic with ample space for freestanding wardrobes as well as the added benefit of a modern ensuite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms on the first floor a large enough to accommodate double beds. To complete the first floor, the modernised family bathroom benefits from a modern white suite with bath and overhead shower. A staircase to the second floor leads to two further bedrooms which offer flexibility in their usage. Currently used as a spare room and a work from home office, each bedroom enjoys views over countryside.

Externally, the property sits on a generous plot which catches the sun throughout the day. A five-bar gate from the road gives access to the gravel driveway which provides ample space to park multiple vehicles. From the driveway, double gates lead a hard standing area and double garage. Complete with power and lighting, the garage provides additional storage and could be converted to create a useful detached home office. The garden enjoys relatively low maintenance with a large level lawn with flower borders adding a splash of colour. A large patio accessible from the kitchen provides the perfect spot for a BBQ / Al-Fresco. The garden remains fully enclosed and makes for a safe haven for children to play. Likewise, with a westerly aspect, the garden catches the sun throughout the day and can be enjoyed all year round with the addition of a timber summerhouse.

The property is situated in the southern half of the village of Beanacre, near the small church and several other period properties. Beanacre is two miles south of the picturesque National Trust village of Lacock. The house is set back from the road and overlooks farmland to the rear. Most day-to-day requirements are catered for in the nearby market towns of Melksham and Corsham, or the slightly larger town of Chippenham to the north. Chippenham has direct mainline rail services to Bath, Bristol, and to Paddington in 75 minutes, whilst Melksham station is 25 minutes' walk, and offers trains to Swindon and Westbury. Good road communications provide easy access to the major employment centres of Swindon, Bath and Bristol, together with London and the West Country via the M4 (Junction 17 approximately 7 miles). Beanacre benefits from easy access to plenty of open countryside to enjoy dog family dog walks, and a local play park within walking distance. The village also benefits from an active Cricket pitch and a good choice of good private and state schooling in the area, with walking and leisure facilities in the surrounding countryside.

Additional Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: N/A 
Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains water supply. Septic Tank. Mains electricity. Mixed single and double glazed windows.