Detached house for sale in Swindon Road, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16

Ashdean is the perfect first time buyers or downsizers house. It has been extended over time to provide convenient modern day living. Downstairs benefits from two light & airy reception rooms, both with working fireplaces, a downstairs loo and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with ample space for a dining table as well as direct access leading outdoors. Upstairs there are four good sized, light-filled bedrooms (one of which has an en suite shower room) as well a family bathroom. Views of Malmesbury Abbey can be seen from the west facing bedrooms. The double garage not only provides useful storage but also the opportunity to extend the ground floor accommodation within the house, subject to the necessary consents.<br /><br />To the front of the house, as well as a small wild flower lawn, is ample parking for several cars on the gravelled driveway which is shared with the neighbouring property. Immediately accessed through the kitchen and sitting room doors is a south facing paved terrace sheltered by a Cotswold stone wall perfect for outside entertaining. Alongside is a pretty gravelled garden, well stocked with herbaceous plants looking out onto fields beyond. Paths on either side of the house connects the front to the back providing useful access.<br /><br />Ashdean is situated towards the eastern edge of Malmesbury, a charming market town, reputed to be the oldest borough in England. The town, which is dominated by the 12the century Abbey has a good selection of shops including Waitrose and Aldi supermarkets, a farmers' market, a library, museum and leisure centre. With J17 of the M4 just 5 miles away Malmesbury has good access to the area's major employment centres as well as mainline trains to London Paddington taking just over an hour
from Chippenham station. The main regional centres are Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Gloucester and Cheltenham, all of which are within daily commuting distance. Ample local sporting opportunities including various golf courses. The area has long been associated with equestrian events including Badminton Horse Trials and polo at Westonbirt. Malmesbury has various nursery and primary schools and a highly regarded secondary school.