4 bed detached house for sale

Upper Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14

Description

Palm Cottage is a very pretty detached Cotswold stone period cottage situated in a delightful location on the edge of Upper Castle Combe with views over the adjoining paddock and fields. Dating back to the 17th Century, the cottage boasts a wealth of charm and character whilst it is notably not listed. The cottage has evolved over the years with various extensions creating a comfortable family home coupled with excellent 0.79 acre plot offering a wonderful lifestyle opportunity for the ‘good life’.

The cottage extends to around 2,292 sq.ft. With a versatile layout suitable for a range of needs. The ground floor includes a delightful country kitchen/breakfast room with a beamed ceiling and connects to a rear conservatory overlooking the gardens and paddock. There are three reception rooms comprising is a living room with an inglenook fireplace, cosy snug with a bay window, and a dining room. There is also a utility room, pantry, and downstairs bathroom. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms consisting of two doubles and a single. In addition, there is a further room off the main bedroom which offers space for an office, luxurious dressing room, or potential to be converted into an en-suite. There is a shower room located off the landing. Completing the accommodation there is a flexible bedroom suite located on the ground floor with views over the paddocks complete with an en-suite bathroom.

Externally, the cottage has a private walled parking bay conveniently beside the side door. The gardens wraparound the cottage in various areas including a traditional front garden, wooded area to the side, and a lawned side garden. The paddock is located behind the cottage with its own gated access in from the lane and extends to c.0.56 acres. The paddock has been enjoyed as a private meadow with mowed pathways.

Situation

Upper Castle Combe is located on the outskirts of the world famous tourist destination and quintessential village of Castle Combe, famed for its traditional and unspoilt Cotswold cottages and streets. The area is a regular location for the film industry with movie's including 'War Horse' and 'Dr Doolittle'. Castle Combe has the Manor House Hotel with its Michelin star Bybrook restaurant and the golf club which has a Peter Alliss designed 18 hole course, regarded as one of the top 100 in the UK. Around the village's 14th Century Market Cross centre there is a small hotel, tearooms and a public house. Castle Combe Circuit racetrack is also a major attraction and is situated close by. There is an excellent road link to the M4 (Junction 17,6 miles, and Junction 18,7.5 miles) and Bristol and Bath. Fast trains from Chippenham can reach London Paddington in as quick as 63 minutes.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold with oil-fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a conservation area. There are four titles for the property. Superfast broadband is available and there is good mobile phone coverage. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker, please see the website for more information. Wiltshire Council Tax Band F.