Sandy Lane, Chippenham

Wans North Cottage is a truly picture-perfect “Chocolate Box” home, seamlessly combining timeless period character with flexible modern living. One of just four non-listed thatched cottages in the village, this enchanting property enjoys beautifully landscaped wrap-around gardens, thoughtfully planted with an abundance of flowers, mature trees, and peaceful seating areas to enjoy throughout the seasons.

The stunning cottage is full of charm, featuring exposed beams and traditional feel, yet double glazed cottage windows complete with window seats! A striking inglenook fireplace with a working log burner is at the heart of this bright and cosy sitting room. The spacious contemporary kitchen offers well designed storage solutions, integrated appliances, and opens up into a welcoming dining area, creating the perfect space for both everyday living and entertaining. Country style features such as a double Belfast sink, wood worktops, combine with sleek modern fittings which are rarely blended together so well. The hallway has extensive sliding cupboards for storing all those coats and shoes, and just at the base of the stairs is access to the luxurious spa style ground floor bathroom. Once again, stunning modern country style design includes a freestanding roll-top bath, feature tiled wall and separate shower cubicle, along with all the other modern fittings you would expect. Upstairs are two well-proportioned bedrooms overlooking the gardens. The main bedroom is a great size and has built  in wardrobes along with beams, keeping that wonderful character feel. The 2nd bedroom is a small double, but also has a wide range of built in wardrobes. 

Enhancing the property further are two versatile detached garden buildings. Constructed in 2017, the impressive studio includes a stylish bar area, living space or occasional bedroom, ensuite shower room, and large composite decking area with optional canopy — ideal for entertaining guests or creating a private guest room and retreat. A separate stone built office/studio with guest WC provides an excellent work-from-home space, salon, or creative studio. Such a useful and incredibly characterful room to work from or hide away! Incredible pretty gardens wrap around these buildings, with plenty of other options to sit and relax, a level lawn for play along with it's own working "Wishing well". 

Outside, to the front the gardens wrap elegantly around the cottage and have been lovingly maintained to create a haven for gardeners and wildlife lovers alike. The front garden features a selection of fruit trees, large lawn area, established borders, generous workshop space, and additional stone-built log store and an additional storage/utility area. A gate to the front gives direct access to Back Lane and mature trees and new hedging provides privacy from the road. Access from Back lane via a gravelled driveway leads to parking for 2 cars immediately behind the stone studio and a further area to park further along the private drive. (The neighbour has access over the first part of the drive to access their own gate and rear garden. They have their own drive for parking to the front).  

Set within the village of Sandy Lane, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property enjoys a superb balance of countryside and convenience. Scenic walks to the National Trust village of Lacock, Spye Park, and Bowood House, Golf club, spa & gardens are all close by, along with several renowned local pubs in Lacock. You simply can't beat the view from the gardens at The Rising Sun on Bowden hill.  Lacock itself has a variety of pretty shops, pubs, cafe, play park and a bakery. The Lacock Abbey and local streets are regularly used for filming as is the local town of Corsham, where peacocks wander the streets. The nearby village of Derry Hill has a primary school, post office/shop, church and public house. The renowned Bowood House and Gardens, Golf Club and Spa are within walking distance and more comprehensive amenities are available in nearby Chippenham, including mainline railway station (London-Paddington) and the M4 motorway at Junction 17 offering good motor commuting to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London. Bristol airport is approximately 26 miles away.