3 bedroom semi-detached house

DESCRIPTION 7 Smithcott Cottages is a very pretty but now derelict semi-detached period cottage located towards the rural edge of Dauntsey backing onto fields. The cottage requires complete refurbishment and updating and is deemed unmortgageable , but has great ample scope for extending and is set within a good-sized plot which may even have potential for infill dwelling (subject to planning being applied for and obtained).

Constructed of red brick beneath a tiled roof with attractive gabled ends, the cottage displays some lovely character features including stone mullion windows with hood-moulds. Internally, the accommodation extends to some 963 sq.ft. over two floors. The ground floor includes two reception rooms, the living of which has a fireplace, and a kitchen with adjoining lobby at the rear. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a shower room. Externally, there is a detached garage and outbuildings at the rear with plumbing which houses a WC and utility appliances. The property is accessed through a double metal gate and the plot is enclosed by new timber fencing. The garden enjoys a sunny south-west facing aspect.

SITUATION Dauntsey is a small village surrounded by North Wiltshire countryside situated equidistance between Chippenham, Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett. The village has an excellent primary school within easy walking distance, chapel and a local farm shop whilst the neighbouring village of Great Somerford has a good range of amenities including a public house, shop and further primary school. The nearby towns of both Malmesbury and Chippenham offer a comprehensive range of amenities and facilities including excellent schooling. Dauntsey is conveniently located for access to the M4 providing an easy commute to Swindon, Bath, Bristol whilst Chippenham and Swindon have mainline rail stations with regular services to London.

TENURE & SERVICES We understand the property is Freehold with electric storage heating, mains drainage and water. Council Tax Band C