Semi-detached house for sale in Noble Street, Sherston, Malmesbury SN16

A beautifully appointed, period home nestled into the ever sought-after Cotswold village of Sherston. The accommodation seamlessly combines period charm with versatile contemporary living that includes three/four bedrooms and a walled, southerly facing garden.

The Old Sweet Shop is positioned in the heart of Sherston, just a short stroll of both the village amenities on the High Street as well as the primary school and some enchanting walks into the neighbouring Wiltshire and Gloucestershire countryside. This charming semi-detached property has been a much-loved home to the current owners for the past 11 years. During these years it has been beautifully and sympathetically extended to now offer accommodation that reaches approximately 1819sq.ft arranged across three floors.

The approach to the property is via a flagstone front courtyard that leads up to the covered porch to the front door. The entrance hallway is a welcoming space and doors from here lead to both reception rooms, the kitchen and stairs that rise to the first floor. The hallway has a tiled floor that flows down one step into the exceptionally light-filled kitchen/family room which was added by the current owners in 2017. This superb space incorporates the fitted kitchen to one end as well as ample space for a dining table and a three paned bi-folding door opens out onto a patio terrace. This ‘wow factor’ room enjoys a vaulted ceiling with exposed steel beams, two skylight windows and underfloor heating, beautifully combining modern building methods with the traditional exterior finish of Cotswold stone. The kitchen itself is a collection of contemporary wall and base units that incorporate a breakfast peninsular, all finished with a Corian worktop. There are the expected integrated appliances fitted throughout the kitchen that include a dishwasher, fridge freezer and an electric hob, plus space for an electric Everhot oven. Beyond the kitchen is a unique room that offers a variety of uses including a study, as the current owners use it, but with its’ accompanying modern shower room sitting behind a sliding pocket door, the space would be an ideal fourth bedroom, if required.

Returning to the hallway and into the original part of the house, are two reception rooms. The first reception room is complete with a focal fireplace and a wood burner inset making it a natural sitting room. Within this room are further charming features such as half panelled walls, a brick hearth and to one side of the fireplace is a shelved alcove. The second reception room has a dual aspect with beautiful, exposed elm floorboards and several built-in storage cupboards. This room is currently used as a snug, but would also work very well as a formal dining room, if desired. Completing the ground floor is a utility room with a W.C, ceramic wash basin and space with plumbing for a washing machine. This room also boasts great storage for coats and shoes.

Rising to the first floor is a light filled landing area with a turned staircase rising to the attic room and doors leading to the two bedrooms. The larger of the two bedrooms is a very well-appointed king size room enjoying a double aspect. The second bedroom, also a double, enjoys views across the rear garden and benefits from two built-in storage cupboards. Both bedrooms share a further rear landing space with a built-in shelved linen cupboard and access to a shower room with a WC and wash hand basin. The bedrooms on the first-floor command the best views from the house across the rooftops of neighbouring properties, but most impressively towards the countryside surrounding the village.

The entirety of the second floor comprises the characterful master suite which has a bedroom, dressing area and an ensuite bathroom. The room gives a loving nod to its past showcasing the original features of the property from when it was the sweet shop of Sherston. There is approved planning permission to add three skylight windows to the southerly elevation of this suite, should a purchaser desire.

Externally, to the rear of the property, is an enclosed southerly facing rear garden. A patio terrace perfect for summer entertaining leads directly out from the kitchen and a raised sleeper border separates this area from the lawned area beyond. The garden is bordered by a Cotswold stone wall and fencing. There is a timber storage shed to the far end of the garden, as well as a brick-built store that houses the oil-fired central heating boiler. Although the property doesn’t have any private off-street parking, on-street parking is easily available directly outside the front of the house.

We understand the property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. Central heating is fired by oil. The property is freehold. Council tax band D (Wiltshire Council).

EPC – E(44).

Sherston is a charming Cotswold village located just five miles from the larger market towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury on the edge of the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border. There is a great community here and an excellent range of facilities for a village of its size, which include a well attended parish church, a highly regarded primary school, a renowned public house, general store with post office and a doctor's surgery. Sherston boasts fantastic countryside walks with the Westonbirt Arboretum within close proximity hosting seasonal events and music concerts.

Sherston is convenient for Bristol, Swindon, Bath and the M4 motorway which can be accessed at junctions 17 and 18 both within 10 to 15 minutes drive whilst trains operate regularly from Chippenham and Kemble connecting with London Paddington in approximately one and a half hours.