Cleverton, Nr Malmesbury

Spacious Four-Bedroom Detached Country Home | Approx. 2.5 Acres with Paddock & Orchard | Flexible Layout

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Cleverton, just east of historic Malmesbury, The Birches is a substantial four-bedroom detached rural residence. Occupying an impressive plot in excess of 2 acres, the property enjoys sweeping, uninterrupted countryside views, an enclosed paddock, and an orchard.

Ground Floor Accommodation

• Reception & Living Areas: A welcoming reception hall leads to a light-filled, triple-aspect living room featuring a Bath stone fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove and double doors opening directly to the rear garden.

• Dining & Family Rooms: At the heart of the home is an impressive vaulted dining room with a galleried landing above, alongside a separate family room and a dedicated study space.

• Refitted Shaker Kitchen: Recently updated with classic shaker-style cabinetry, a practical breakfast bar, integrated appliances, and a feature ceiling beam. A separate utility room and dedicated plant room provide practical daily functionality.

• Ground Floor Bedrooms: The principal bedroom suite includes a separate dressing room and full en-suite bathroom. A second double bedroom and a separate shower room complete the ground floor.

First Floor

• Additional Bedrooms: The open, galleried landing displays exposed feature timber beams.

• Layout: Leads to two further double bedrooms with built-in eaves storage, served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Grounds & Outbuildings

• Land & Wildlife: The total plot in excess of 2 acres, incorporating formal lawned gardens, a separate orchard, and a post-and-rail enclosed paddock featuring native trees, a double field shelter, and regular visits from local wildlife.

• Driveway & Garage: Approached via a traditional five-bar wooden gate, the generous gravel driveway offers extensive off-road parking leading to a detached single garage with power, lighting, and eaves storage.

Location Summary: Cleverton, near Malmesbury

• Setting & Surroundings: Situated in the picturesque, peaceful hamlet of Cleverton, offering a true rural lifestyle surrounded by open Wiltshire countryside. The property itself enjoys uninterrupted landscape views and regular visits from local wildlife.

• Proximity to Malmesbury: Located just east of the historic market town of Malmesbury. Residents benefit from quick access to the High Street’s independent shops, amenities, and popular local businesses like the award-winning "Thomas of Malmesbury" butcher.

• Education & Schools: Ideal for families, being within short driving distance of OFSTED-rated "Outstanding" primary and secondary schools in the local area.

• Connectivity & Transport: Provides the ideal balance of quiet country living with convenient road access to nearby hubs like Chippenham, Cirencester, and the M4 motorway (Junction 17) for commutes towards London, Bath, and Bristol.

Property Information

The property is Freehold with shared driveway access (subject to shared maintenance costs) with oil heating, mains drainage, metered water and electricity. Wiltshire Council Tax Band G. Good outdoor and variable indoor mobile phone coverage according to Ofcom mobile with ultrafast broadband available. Please check the website for more information. Flood risk is very low as stated by the gov.uk website. The services, systems, and appliances listed in any specification have not been tested by the agent and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. Title restrictions: Restricted to single residential use; specific restrictions apply to garage alterations. All information should be verified prior to exchange of contracts.

To comply with Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations, all purchasers must complete identity verification and source of funds checks once their offer has been accepted. A non-refundable fee of £30 (including VAT) per person will be charged to cover the cost of these mandatory AML checks.

Entrance Hall

Tiled and engineered oak flooring. Radiator. Door to:

Kitchen

Three double glazed skylight windows to rear. Recently refitted kitchen with 'shaker' style wall and base units, granite work surfaces and matching up stands continuing round to the breakfast bar. Inset ceramic sink with flexible hose mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. Space for range style oven with stainless steel extractor over. Feature beam and down lights. LVT wood effect flooring. Access to study area. Doors lead to:

Utlity Room

4.34m x 2.95m

Upvc double glazed window to rear and door to side. Matching range of wall and base units with work surfaces over and matching up stands. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for tumble dryer and washing machine. Access to loft space. LVT wood effect flooring and radiator. Door to:

Plant Room

2.72m x 1.68m

Floor mounted oil fired boiler, mega flow cylinder and controls for hot water and central heating system. Linoleum flooring.

Study

1.8m x 2.03m

Roof light and internal window. LVT wood effect flooring. Radiator.

Dining Room

4.68m x 4.14m

Impressive room with three double glazed skylight windows to rear. Engineered oak flooring. Radiators with fretwork cover. Stairs to first floor. Double doors to:

Family Room

4.09m x 3.42m

Double glazed window to front. Television point. Engineered oak flooring. Radiator.

Living Room

6.61m x 4.38m

Two double glazed windows to front, window to side and double doors leading to the rear garden with side panels. Feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove and Bath Stone hearth. Engineered oak flooring. Television and telephone points. Access to loft space. Radiator with fretwork cover.

Bedroom One

5.13m x 4.03m

Double glazed picture window to front and window to side. Down lights. Radiator. Doors to:

Dressing Room

2.88m x 2.79m

Double glazed window to front. Engineered oak flooring. Down lights and radiator. Doors to:

En Suite Bathroom

2.79m x 2.24m

Double glazed window to rear and additional light tunnel. Panel bath with shower attachment over and tiled surround. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage under. Fully tiled and enclosed shower cubicle with shower over. Low level w/c. Chrome heated towel rail. Shaver point extractor fan and tiled flooring.

Inner Hallway

Engineered oak flooring. Door to:

Bedroom Two

3.48m x 3.22m

Double glazed window to rear. Engineered oak flooring. Radiator.

Shower Room

2.29m x 2.21m

Double glazed window to rear. Fully tiled and enclosed shower cubicle with shower over, low level w/c and vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage under and tiled splash backs. Wall light point. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan and radiator.

First Floor, Landing

4.68m x 1.13m

Double glazed skylight windows to front. Radiator. Doors to:

Bedroom Three

4.27m x 4.13m

Three double glazed skylights to front. Exposed feature beams. Access to eaves storage. Wall light points. Radiator.

Bedroom Four

3.59m x 3.06m

Two double glazed skylights to front. Wall light points and radiator.

Bathroom

Skylight window to rear. Panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage under and close coupled w/c. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Vinyl flooring.

Garden

The property is accessed via a five bar gate with gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. The enclosed formal gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with patio and gravel area. Mature trees and shrubs. Gated access leads to the post and rail enclosed paddock and copse, with native trees and double field shelter. In total the plot exceeds 2 acres.

Parking - Driveway

The property is accessed via a five bar gate opening onto a gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and separate garage.

Parking - Garage

Window and personal door to side. Up and over door. Eaves storage. Power and light.

Disclaimer

Property Particulars Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, and they are believed to be correct, they are for guidance purposes only and do not constitute any part of a contract. Any measurements, distances, and floorplans provided are approximate and should not be relied upon for purchasing carpets or furniture. Prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of all details. Photographs, computer-generated images (CGI), and virtual tours are shown for illustrative and marketing purposes only and may not accurately represent the property or its current condition. Items such as furnishings, decorations, and the specific view from the property are not guaranteed. The agent does not accept responsibility for any error, omission, or misstatement in these particulars. We reserve the right to alter, amend, or withdraw the property from the market without prior notice.