5 bed detached house for sale

Bath Road, Atworth SN12

Nestled in the heart of the popular village of Atworth, this charming period detached home offers impressive versatility with a four-bedroom main cottage complemented by a superb one-bedroom self-contained annexe, ideal for multi-generational living, separate work studio or potential income generation via AirBnB.

The main cottage is surprisingly spacious and full of character, features a spacious kitchen/diner, perfect for family meals and entertaining, which flows seamlessly into a good-sized utility space and a convenient downstairs shower room. Modern wooden kitchen units are topped with granite worktops and along with three larder cupboards provide ample storage for the largest of families. A bonus attic room is accessed from the kitchen area via a steep wooden staircase and offers a hidden study, older kids den or simply further storage. The ground floor also boasts two inviting sitting rooms, one complete with a characterful fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The 2nd sitting room could potentially opened up through to the kitchen/diner. To create an even larger family space which opens out onto the gardens. A modern, sunny garden room provides an additional versatile space, bathed in natural light and offering lovely views of the garden which is accessed via French doors.

Upstairs, the main cottage provides comfortable accommodation with four well-proportioned bedrooms, and a family bathroom, additional shower room and offers ample space for a growing family. A little cosmetic modernising of all living spaces would transform this long term village home into your forever home.

The self-contained annexe is a true highlight, finished to a high specification with elegant wood floors throughout. It comprises a modern kitchen/sitting room, a ground floor shower room, and an upstairs bedroom with its own WC. This annexe offers fantastic flexibility, whether as accommodation for a relative, a private guest suite, or as an income-generating rental opportunity. If you run a salon or studio from home, this could also be a perfect space for you.

Externally, the property benefits from a generous and established wrap-around garden (approx. 1/5 acre total plot) providing plenty of space for outdoor relaxation and activities. Several storage sheds offer practical solutions for garden tools and equipment. Parking is well catered for with a garage and additional off-street driveway parking. Fruit trees and vegetable plots are fringed by a variety of sheds and seating areas with spacious lawn areas for the kids to play.

The property is within easy walking distance of all of Atworth's local amenities which include 2 local children's nurseries, the village primary school, the village hall, and the popular "White Hart" community pub. A convenience shop and post office are located within the local garage and local produce can be found at the Lowden farm shop and garden centre. A 15-minute walk in the other direction and Whitley village offers you another superb pub in "The Pear Tree Inn", Spindles bike shop and cafe, golf and cricket club. Countryside walks are literally just across the lane, with miles of footpaths crisis crossing the fields and through the woods. The Georgian city of Bath is easily accessible via car or bus with various routes picking up through Atworth. A wide variety of supermarkets from Aldi/Lidl to Waitrose and independent shops are available in nearby Melksham and Corsham with its wandering Peacocks is a short 10-minute drive as well. A small rail station is on offer at Melksham with larger mainline stations at Chippenham or Bath. Overall, the area offers countryside living with modern conveniences easily at hand. No wonder Atworth is such a popular village!