3 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming Grade II Listed three bedroom detached house located in the picturesque village of Lacock.

Description

A detached Grade II Listed house that has been lovingly restored to the highest standard by the owners. The property now offers excellent energy efficiency, whilst retaining a great deal of period charm and a light and airy atmosphere.

The impressive entrance hall leads to both the kitchen and to the dining room through solid oak doors. The dining room flows seamlessly through to the kitchen and to the sitting room to create a wonderful open plan living area. There are double oak doors to separate this room from the kitchen if required. The sitting room has exposed beams, a large characterful inglenook fireplace and plenty of natural light. The sitting room gives access to the conservatory providing a pleasant retreat area with privacy and natural light. The kitchen has a wide array of solid wood storage cupboards, a gas cooker, a Belfast sink and stylish granite worktops. Leading from the kitchen is the utility room providing useful additional storage and preparation space, with a sink, dishwasher and washing facilities. The inner hallway has a lovely herringbone parquet floor and access to the downstairs cloakroom which includes a shower, WC and sink.

The impressive staircase leads to an open, bright landing area currently used as a study area. There are three bedrooms on this floor with features including vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams and characterful wooden floors throughout. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, shower, wash basin and generous storage cupboards.

Gardens

To the front of the property is a generous driveway for parking numerous cars. The gardens at Sundawn are particularly delightful and provide privacy on all sides. Steps lead from the house and driveway to an elevated lawned garden with mature flower beds and a patio seating area providing southerly, westerly and easterly aspects. A large former garage is accessed from the driveway which is currently used as a gym with storage but has the potential for use as a fourth bedroom, home office or annexe, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Location

The historic and picturesque National Trust village of Lacock is renowned for its 13th century Abbey, and also benefits from characterful public houses, restaurants, post office and a selection of shops. The attractive local towns of Corsham and Chippenham are located within an easy drive, both offering an excellent range of recreational amenities, local facilities and services.

The World Heritage City of Bath with its Abbey and Roman Baths lies approximately 13 miles west providing first class cultural, business and leisure amenities together with excellent shopping. The area is particularly well served for good schooling. Local primary schools include Lacock School, Corsham Primary and Derry Hill. In the private sector, Haywood Prep school in Corsham is well regarded and there is easy access to Dauntsey’s, St Mary’s Calne, Stonar and an excellent selection of independent schools in Bath. Notably, Kingswood, Prior Park College, King Edward’s, Monkton Combe and The Royal High.

The property is well situated for transport links with quick access to the M4 motorway for London and Bristol, and Chippenham is about 3 miles away with direct rail links to London Paddington (approx. 60 mins) Bath and Bristol Temple Meads.

Square Footage: 2,103 sq ft