Detached house for sale in Goddards Lane, Aldbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8

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A fabulous cottage situated on a very private plot in this highly sought-after village, sympathetically renovated to a modern standard whilst maintaining all its wonderful character and charm. Benefits include off-road parking for three cars and no onward chain.

Description

This property is picture-perfect inside and out, immaculately presented and beautifully decorated throughout. Enter through the front door, which is one of three entrances, into a gorgeous hallway with a galleried landing and skylight above. Notice the original floorboards underfoot and turn left into the modern, light and cosy living room featuring a gorgeous woodburning stove. Across the hall you’ll find the kitchen, which is another well-proportioned room with original floors, a range cooker and dual aspect windows overlooking the garden and covered rear entrance. There is a separate dining room, a generous double bedroom, a fully fitted and colourfully tiled shower room, a second hallway with coat storage, and a utility room currently used for deliveries and providing a third entrance to the property. On the first floor there is a family bathroom, and two generous double bedrooms benefitting from large, deep chalet style windows, creating a fabulous feeling of space. The bedrooms stand opposite each other across the attractive galleried landing, perfectly demonstrating the sense of symmetry and balance throughout the interior of this home.

Outside

The property enjoys a generous and extremely private garden, mostly laid to lawn with separate gravelled seating areas. There is a lovely, decked area in front of a workshop, which could be easily converted into a garden office or work room. There is a further private gravelled area to the rear of the property for garden storage and logs. The property benefits from driveway parking for three cars.

Services & material information
The property is connected to all mains services and operates on gas fired central heating. There is a woodburning stove and the property is partially double glazed with some original character windows.
Council tax band: C
Energy efficiency rating: D<br /><br />Aldbourne is a popular Wiltshire village with a vibrant community. It has a beautiful village green, two pubs, two cafes, post office, shop, Ofsted rated 'outstanding' primary school, church and many of clubs and societies from ballet to brass bands. It is located just outside the historic market town of Marlborough, which boasts one of the widest High Streets in the country and enjoys a cafe culture ambience and a Rick Stein restaurant. Commuters are served well, with the M4 motorway (Junctions 14 & 15) both approximately 8 miles away. Access to the rail network is via Swindon (mainline) or Hungerford (Paddington about 1 hour from either). Further facilities can be found in the historic market towns of Marlborough, Hungerford and Newbury and the cities of Salisbury and Bath.