2 bed terraced house for sale

London Road, Calne SN11

A two bedroom Victorian cottage with the advantage of a terraced southerly garden and the bonus of off road parking for up to three vehicles. The ground floor has a lounge dining room with wood burner, fitted kitchen, rear lobby and a bathroom. The first floor has a generous main bedroom with wardrobes plus the second is a single of good size. The home has the benefit of a boarded attic with fold-down ladder access and gas central heating. The rear garden is arranged in terraces including a large patio and a recently erected timber shed. Placed on the south side of Calne, this home would make a good first buy or investment.

Calne And Surrounding Area

Calne is a market town steeped in history, with a rich heritage of traditional industries including textile production and Wiltshire ham. Calne is the birthplace of Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen, who conducted his experiments at nearby Bowood House. Idyllic countryside surrounds the town with brilliant walking routes and nearby villages with abundant traditional country pubs. While in the town, you’ll find cafes, a microbrewery, and a variety of independent and high-street shops, supermarkets and eateries. There is a good selection of primary schools and a secondary school, Kingsbury Green Academy. There are gp and dental surgeries with three leisure centres with swimming pools, fitness suites, and health classes. There is also the ever-popular Calne Football, Rugby, Cricket and Tennis Clubs, as well as a great cycling and running community to name a few. To the east down the A4 you will pass Cherhill White Horse, Silbury Hill, Historic Avebury, and then onto Marlborough. To the west is Bowood, Chippenham, Bath and the M4 westbound. To the north is Royal Wootton Bassett and the M4 eastbound.

Location

The home is placed to the south of Calne centre and forms part of a terrace of Georgian and Victorian cottages. Close by are country walks and it is a gentle stroll to the multiple facilities of the town.

Entrance Hall

Accessed via the front door with a glass panelled door leading into the lounge. There is space for the storage of coats and shoes. The electric meter and fusebox are located here. Fitted with carpet.

Lounge Dining Room (15'2 x 12'6)

The living room has space for a sofa and chairs arranged around the inglenook brick fireplace with timber lintel and working wood burner on a slate hearth. Reclaimed timber shelves to one side of the fireplace and storage cupboard on the other. The gas meter is located here within a cupboard under the shelving. There is an open balustrade staircase to the first floor and natural recesses, currently used as study area with a foldaway desk. There is a storage space or 'nook' under the stairs. A double glazed window with secondary glazing to the front aspect. Exposed beam and newly fitted with carpet. A doorway leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen (8'10 x 8'4)

The fitted kitchen comprises matching wall and base cabinets and a reclaimed wood high level shelf. A new slimline dishwasher is included, as well as a freestanding cooker. There is space for and plumbing available for a washing machine . A stainless steel one and half sink and drainer sits beneath a double gazed window overlooking the rear garden. Ceramic floor tiles and splashbacks.

Rear Lobby

Placed to the rear of the kitchen with matching tiled flooring and a double glazed door leading to the garden. There is another door that leads to the bathroom.

Bathroom (10'1 x 4'2)

A matching white suite consisting of bath with overhead electric shower and bi-fold shower screen, water closet and wash basin. Also finished with tiled flooring and a double glazed window to the rear with privacy glass.

Bedroom One (12'3 x 10'2)

An excellent double with space for a king size bed, plus bedside tables. The room benefits from multiple fitted wardrobes and storage trunk. A double glazed window faces to the front, with secondary glazing. A feature timber wall incorporates a cupboard where the combi boiler is located. Exposed beam and wood-effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Two (7'4 x 6'3)

A generous single bedroom currently utilised as a study. The room is dual aspect with double glazed windows that have secondary glazing. Exposed beam and carpeted flooring.

Boarded Attic

From the landing there is a drop-down folding ladder that allows access to the boarded loft. A dormer style window to the rear aspect, heating and power sockets make the space prime for potential conversion.

Rear Garden

The garden has a south-westerly aspect and is fully enclosed and private. The tiered garden has a decked area, a planted rockery border, a covered seating area and a large paved patio ideal for relaxation or outdoor dining. There is a large timber shed with pitched roof, newly erected, providing excellent additional storage opportunity.

Parking

At the top tier of the garden, there is gated access to off-road parking for two/three cars. This is accessed via Back Road.

Note

There is a side gate in the garden over which the owner has a right of access through the neighbouring garden when required.

Council Tax Band

Council Tax Band A