Cottage for sale in Main Street, Keevil BA14

Rowleys is a charming, Grade II listed thatched cottage, originally 2 cottages and thought to have been built c.15th century with extensive alterations in the late 16th century. The main entrance to the property enjoys mature cottage planting including a wisteria, with a side gate leading to the gardens. Upon entering through the front door, you are welcomed with a wealth of character and charm, feature beams and flagstone flooring. Downstairs, the property consists of a drawing room with a beautiful inglenook fireplace having inset wood burning stove, an office, a sizeable dining room with further inglenook fireplace and the original red brick bread oven as a feature. The kitchen has ample workspace, shelving units and cupboards featuring an Everhot oven. The utility has direct access to the garden, ample storage space and leads to the cloakroom. Added in the 1990’s, the light and spacious sitting room showcases the original rear wall as a feature in addition to a glazed, covered well and French doors which lead out to the private, mature gardens.

Upstairs provides 4 bedrooms, a study area and a family bathroom. The main bedroom bursts with light, having high ceilings, windows overlooking the garden and ensuite facilities.

Externally, the property delights with its southeast facing aspect and various garden areas including manicured lawns, paved and gravelled seating options, a greenhouse, gazebo and charming summerhouse. The private and peaceful garden has mature planting, trees, shrubs and a small orchard and vegetable patch.

The picturesque village of Keevil is surround by stunning countryside and conveniently placed, within 10 miles of many of Wiltshire’s market towns including; Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Devizes, Westbury and Warminster, providing a variety of amenities, shopping facilities and railway stations. The village benefits from an excellent primary school (rated “Good” by Ofted) and St Leonard church, both of which serve as hubs to the village community. There are also weekly Post Office facilities found at the village hall.

The nearby village of Steeple Ashton (approximately 2 miles) has a shop and cafe supplying local produce and staffed by volunteers from the community and The Longs Arms public house which has an excellent reputation for both food and hospitality.

The World Heritage City of Bath lies approximately 15 miles distant and provides a full range of amenities and cultural interests including the Theatre Royal, Thermae Spa and numerous museums.