Detached house for sale in Rockley Road, Ogbourne Maizey, Marlborough SN8

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A most charming and beautifully presented detached, thatched cottage with planning to substantially extend. Other features include mature gardens, garage and a well-appointed, two storey annexe/separate living accommodation, situated in this pretty downland village, close to Marlborough.

Description

Tuffits is a charming, thatched cottage, dating back to the 18th Century and is situated in the heart of this picturesque village close to footpaths and bridleways, from which to enjoy the beautiful local setting and also a recently opened Community Pub. The property is well-presented and modernised, whilst retaining period features including exposed beams. An entrance hall leads into a modern, stylish kitchen/diner overlooking the rear garden, with a door leading into the double aspect sitting room with a handsome brick fireplace, housing a woodburning stove. A modern family bathroom completes the ground floor. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, both with fitted cupboards and one bedroom has an en-suite shower room. There is newly granted planning permission to substantially extend the main house into a 4 bedroom property. The property is unlisted.

The annex/separate living accommodation:
To the side of the garage is a door leading to a wonderful, spacious two storey annexe. On the ground floor is a wet room and a fully fitted kitchen and on the first floor is a good size living room/bedroom. The annexe also has the benefit of air conditioning.

Outside

Externally, there are electric wooden gates and a spacious, gravelled drive with parking for 4 cars leading to a garage with electric up-and-over door and lit by outside lighting. The mature gardens are a most attractive feature and surround the property with hedging, a good area of lawn and patio, together with well-established shrubs and borders. There is a shed with electric power and both the house and annexe are served by a water softener.

Services & material information
Mains water and electricity services are connected, private drainage and oil fired central heating. Full planning permission has been recently granted to substantialy extend the main house Ref. Pl/2023/01938.
Council tax band: E
EPC rating: D<br /><br />Marlborough is a historic market town and provides a range of shopping and leisure facilities including a twice weekly market and a Rick Stein restaurant. The area is well served with excellent schools including St John's Academy, Marlborough College, Dauntsey's and St. Francis. There are main line stations to London Paddington and the Southwest at Pewsey, Great Bedwyn (both about 5 miles) and Hungerford (about 10 miles). The major commercial centres of Swindon, Andover and Newbury plus the M4, A303 and M3 are within easy reach. The countryside surrounding the town is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes the nearby Savernake Forest and the National Cycle Path.