6 bed detached house for sale

Highworth Road, South Marston, Swindon SN3

Lot 31
For sale by online auction

Thursday 28th August 2025
guide price £670,000+

6 Bedroom detached holiday home in a rural position with swimming pool and games room. Large plot with potential for a further dwelling (subject to consents).

The cottage is located on the doorstep of the Cotswolds and provides an excellent base from which to explore many attractions such as Stratford-upon-Avon, the Roman city of Bath and the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.

There is much on offer in and around the surrounding area including Roves Farm, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Cotswolds Wildlife Park. Local amenities nearby include a shop, pub and restaurant. Swindon town centre is only a short distance with access to the railway station and M4 motorway.

The house has been used as a holiday home for the past few years and is in excellent order throughout. It is currently listed at about £5,000 per week and £3,000 for 3 nights and has a steady occupancy history.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor; entrance hall, 4 bedrooms, one with en-suite, bathroom and utility room. On the first floor; spacious open plan living area with lounge, dining and kitchen, 2 bedrooms, one with en-suite. There is double glazing and gas central heating.

The majority of furniture and fittings will form part the sale and further information on this will be available in the legal pack.

Ashdene was originally 2 cottages which have been merged and improved over the years. The cottage sits at the front of a large plot which extends to about 0.54 acre and is shown edged red for identification purposes only on the aerial photo. There is a large parking area to the side with an enclosed rear garden laid to lawn and backing onto fields.

At the rear is an indoor pool house with a 10'x5' swimming pool and hot tub. There is also a detached 'games room' which could be used as an office or workshop. Children's play area.

To the right hand side of the car park

Situation & Description

6 Bedroom detached holiday home in a rural position with swimming pool and games room. Large plot with potential for a further dwelling (subject to consents).

The cottage is located on the doorstep of the Cotswolds and provides an excellent base from which to explore many attractions such as Stratford-upon-Avon, the Roman city of Bath and the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.

There is much on offer in and around the surrounding area including Roves Farm, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Cotswolds Wildlife Park. Local amenities nearby include a shop, pub and restaurant. Swindon town centre is only a short distance with access to the railway station and M4 motorway.

The house has been used as a holiday home for the past few years and is in excellent order throughout. It is currently listed at about £5,000 per week and £3,000 for 3 nights and has a steady occupancy history.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor; entrance hall, 4 bedrooms, one with en-suite, bathroom and utility room. On the first floor; spacious open plan living area with lounge, dining and kitchen, 2 bedrooms, one with en-suite. There is double glazing and gas central heating.

The majority of furniture and fittings will form part the sale and further information on this will be available in the legal pack.

Ashdene was originally 2 cottages which have been merged and improved over the years. The cottage sits at the front of a large plot which extends to about 0.54 acre and is shown edged red for identification purposes only on the aerial photo. There is a large parking area to the side with an enclosed rear garden laid to lawn and backing onto fields.

At the rear is an indoor pool house with a 10'x5' swimming pool and hot tub. There is also a detached 'games room' which could be used as an office or workshop. Children's play area.

To the right hand side of the car park is a currently unused parcel of land that could potential be developed in the future (subject to consents).

Joint Agent
The House Group
James Stroud

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