*A unique opportunity to rent a magnificently renovated former school house nested under the hills of the Westbury Downs*
A stunning period conversion that successfully blends character, charm and space with a modern high specification finish. Internally the light and airy interior starts with an entrance vestibule opening into a vaulted drawing room with an impressive stone mullion window to the front and an oak stair case rising to a fabulous galleried landing and viewing deck. There is a 34ft kitchen/dining room with bespoke kitchen units with integrated appliances, log burning stove, and a gas fired AGA with electric companion, a utility room with integrated appliances and a downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor are two equally spacious vaulted double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a stylish and sleek bathroom with contemporary sanitary ware. Externally there are 2/3 parking spaces and the property is bordered with purple beech hedging, small lawn, raised well stocked seasonal borders and paved pathway with a variety of seating areas. Available now, unfurnished, £1250pcm. *Gardener Included in th rent* *NO PETS Sorry*

Directions - Leave Devizes on the A360 Salisbury Road, continue through the village of Potterne and upon reaching Littleton Panell turn right immediately before Dauntsey School sign posted to Westbury. Go through the villages of Little Cheverell, Erlestoke and Edington and upon reaching Bratton drive past the village memorial which will be found on the right hand side. Turn second left into The Butts where The Oratory will be found at the top of the lane.

Situation - The property occupies a pleasant position down a small country lane close to the centre of this popular Wiltshire village set under the foothills of the Salisbury Plain. There are delightful walks close by and the village is well served by amenities including a school, public house, post office/general store and a church. The neighbouring town of Westbury is some three miles distance with town centre shopping and a main line railway station with services to London Paddington. The large towns of Devizes, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, Swindon and Bath are all within a thirty mile radius.

Description - A stunning period conversion that successfully blends character, charm and space with a modern high specification finish. Internally the light and airy interior starts with an entrance vestibule opening into a vaulted drawing room with an impressive stone mullion window to the front and an oak stair case rising to a fabulous galleried landing and viewing deck. There is a 34ft kitchen/dining room with bespoke kitchen units with integrated appliances, log burning stove, and a gas fired AGA with companion, a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor are two equally spacious vaulted double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a stylish and sleek bathroom with contemporary sanitary ware. Externally there are 2/3 parking spaces and well stocked planted borders and a variety of seating areas.

History - Originally dating back to the early 19th Century, The Oratory of St Giles was built as a School House for the lovely village of Bratton, but has also been used as a place of worship, particularly when the Church of St James the Great became home to the sick and the healthy came across the stream to the little chapel to pray. In 1877 the school room was enlarged with 22 children on the register from the age of only 2 years. In 1928 the school house closed and was used for Sunday school festive meetings and bell ringing classes until 2009 when the recent renovation to a residential home began. The restoration was lovingly completed in 2013 with a wonderful attention to detail, carefully retaining and enhancing the history, character and charm of the building.

Specification - Reclaimed fireplace, newly constructed and lined chimney with Jotul multi fuel stove

Original Flagstone Floor lifted and replaced further to underpinning to a depth of 5ft to install a second floor

New double glazed Stone Mullion windows throughout

Exterior Stonework renewed and repointed and guttering replaced

Original beamed vaulted ceiling

New Solid Oak staircase and Galleried Landing

Artisan Limestone Bathroom with underfloor heating

Ceramic sinks with waterfall taps, WCs with soft close seats and enclosed cisterns

Mains Gas fired AGA with electric double oven & hob companion

New mains gas combi boiler central heating system

New electrical wiring throughout

Integrated appliances to kitchen and utility rooms

New Stone Arched rear entrance with solid oak front and back doors

Solid oak interior doors and mirrored oak wardrobe doors

Farrow & Ball decoration throughout

Retaining walls built to create small landscaped and terraced gardens with well stocked borders to three sides and a thriving purple beech privacy hedge

Agents Note -

Accommodation - Oak front door with arched mullion in to:

Entrance Vestibule / Porch - Stone mullion windows to side with views down the lane, flagstone floor, coat hooks, step up and painted oak double doors into:

Drawing Room - 18'7" x 13'2" (5.66m x 4.01m) - Triple aspect with large feature stone mullion window to side and further stone mullion windows to front and rear, vaulted ceiling, exposed ceiling beams, flagstone floors, TV point, oak stairs to first floor, radiator, steps down to:

Kitchen / Dining Room - 34'11" max x 11'5" max (10.64m max x 3.48m max) - Flagstone floor, feature brick fireplace with inset 'Jotul' log burning stove with oak mantle, telephone point, under stairs cupboard, down lighters, stone mullion windows to sides, gas fired 'AGA' painted wooden units with solid oak work tops and drainer unit, Belfast sink, electric 4 ring hob and electric oven and grill, extractor hood, plate rack, integrated dish washer and fridge, wine rack, stone archway through to:

Inner Lobby - Oak side door to garden, doors to:

Cloakroom - Stone mullion window to side, flagstone floor, close coupled WC with concealed cistern, radiator, contemporary wash hand basin, tiled splash backs, cupboard housing gas fired central heating boiler, down lighters.

Utility Room - Fitted wall and base units with oak work tops, integrated washer dryer and freezer, radiator and flagstone floor.

First Floor Gallery Landing - Viewing deck overlooking the drawing room, oak doors to:

Bedroom One - 13'3" max x 11'4" max (4.04m max x 3.45m max) - Arched window to rear and stone mullion window to rear, vaulted ceiling, radiator, fitted wardrobes with mirrors, TV point (behind wardrobe) exposed ceiling beam.

Bedroom Two - 12'11" max x 11'5" max (3.94m max x 3.48m max) - Arched window to front and stone mullion window to front overlooking the garden, vaulted ceiling, radiator, fitted wardrobes with mirrors, TV point (behind wardrobe) exposed ceiling beam.

Bathroom - Contemporary suite comprising bath with stylish fittings and microphone style shower attachment, close coupled WC, cupboard, wall hung wash hand basin, fully tiled shower cubicle, fully tiled shower with 'rain' style head, 'Artisans' travertine tiles, extractor, exposed wall timbering, 2 large mirrors.

Externally -

Parking - There are two to three parking spaces on the shingled driveway.

Gardens - The property is bordered with purple beech hedging, lawns, raised well stocked seasonal borders, paved pathway around the house.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. All measurements and distances are approximate only.

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