4 Bed Detached House For Sale

A classic and practical farmhouse, built in 1875, in brief there are five reception rooms (three with chimney’s), annexe potential with a ground floor bathroom and utility within an area with independent access lending itself to being a self-contained annexe, ideal for accommodating extended family or generating rental income.

On the first floor there are four generous bedrooms, four piece bathroom plus en-suite. The property benefits from not being listed and has modern double glazed sash windows along with gas central heating and is as we would describe as mechanically sound and up together. Outside the plot extends to just under 1/3 acre, there is driveway parking to its front and rear, the double garage has a room over it, lending itself to a home office or a further guest room. The garden offers plenty of space for entertaining and gardening with an ideal area tucked away offering a vegetable plot or similar.

Set within a picturesque village, with various rural walks available, residents will appreciate the local amenities, including a primary school, a welcoming pub, a community hall and church, all within easy reach. For those commuting, the property is conveniently located just 30 miles from Oxford, 4.5 miles from Swindon Station, and a mere 4.6 miles from the M4 motorway, making it an excellent choice for both work and leisure.

Comprising entrance porch, entrance hallway, five receptions, kitchen, utility, study, ground floor bathroom, rear lobby/boot room, four bedrooms, bathroom, en-suite and additional room above double garage. Double doors lead into a storm porch with the large front door leading into a central entrance hallway with doors to three principle reception rooms, the kitchen and rear lobby. Two receptions overlook the front garden and one the rear and side. The kitchen looks up the rear garden and leads through to a morning room/dining room which in turn looks and has access to front and rear gardens, this could be handy as a home office with direct access to the front of the property. The rear lobby has plenty of space for coats and shoes plus a large double cupboard to its end. Doors lead back into the main house, to a bathroom and middle room that could be used as a further office, a utility leads off this room in addition to a further rear reception which enjoys views and access to the rear garden via bifolds and tall windows. It is thought this end of the property would lend itself to being an annexe wing due to having its own bathroom, reception/bedroom, utility that could become also a kitchen along with the middle room offering dining or storage space etc. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, four piece bathroom, en-suite and handy dual access airing cupboard.

Outside there is an expanse of gravel driveway to the immediate front providing parking for two rows of vehicles in tandem. Gated side access leads from both sides to the rear garden, which has a patio, lawn and a mixture of mature trees and shrubs. To its rear is further gated access to a rear driveway in front of a double garage. To the side and rear of the garage leading off the main garden is a further area of land ideal for growing of vegetables or housing of further outbuildings.

Services: we are informed mains gas, electric, water and sewage.

South Marston is a small village located just outside Swindon within a stones throw of all that Swindon offers along with the A419 dual carriageway, offering links to the M4 and M5 motorways, whilst the A420 links to Oxford. Swindon Station is approximately 4.5 miles away and trains to central London, Bath and Bristol and the West Country run on a regular timetable. The village has a wonderful park with a central lake surrounded by woodland, owned by Swindon Borough Council and a number of trusts. Highworth is the highest town in Wiltshire. The Grade II listed High Street has a variety of shops and businesses, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The local schools consist of two Primary and Junior Schools and one Secondary school - all in walking distance of this property. Sixth Form Colleges can be found in nearby Swindon and Cirencester.