- Rare opportunity to purchase a pair of Cotswold stone cottages
- Opportunity to create one large detached home
- 17th Century Grade II Listed
- Requires renovation
- 5 bedrooms in all
- 3 reception rooms
- Mature large gardens of 0.60 acres
- Peaceful village setting
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5 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Malmesbury
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Description
A very rare opportunity to acquire a pair of charming Grade II Listed Cotswold stone period cottages situated within the village of Easton Grey near Malmesbury. The cottages are peacefully positioned within a glorious elevated setting on the edge of the village with a wooded backdrop and set within an exceptionally large gardens of around 0.60 acres. The cottages present a fantastic opportunity to create one large home offering accommodation of around 2,272 sq.ft. The cottages require comprehensive renovation but offers excellent opportunities for improvement and upgrading.
The current accommodation of Buffdown View (1,400 sq.ft.) includes two reception rooms with a kitchen and ground floor shower room extension, whilst on the first floor there are three bedrooms and an ante-room study.
Queenies Cottage's configuration (872 sq.ft.) includes a living room, fitted kitchen and a ground floor bathroom. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one large double and a generous single/small double room. The cottage is situated behind a gate accessed through Buffdown View's small front garden.
The cottages are accompanied by wonderful, well-established and generous gardens of around 0.60 acres incorporating lawns and a small copse. On-street is available just a short walk down the lane. There is scope to create private off-street parking subject to planning.
Situation
Easton Grey is a picturesque unspoilt village surrounded by Wiltshire countryside with the River Avon running through the centre and located only 3 miles from Malmesbury. The larger village of Sherston is only 2 miles away with a village shop, 2 pubs, café, doctors and primary school. Malmesbury is an ancient hilltop town situated on the southern edge of The Cotswolds. Traditionally a market town serving the rural area of North West Wiltshire, the town is reputed to be the oldest borough in England created by Charter in 880 AD by Alfred the Great. Today, the High Street has numerous independent shops, pubs and restaurants including a new Waitrose store and a regular weekly Farmer's market whilst the town has excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools and good recreational and leisure facilities. The M4 motorway (J17) to the south provides fast road access to the major employment centres of Bristol and Swindon together with London and the West Country. Main line rail services are available from Chippenham and Kemble (Paddington in about 75 minutes).
Additional Information
We understand the properties are Freehold with oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water. There is a shared sewage treatment plant between 12 properties with maintenance, electricity, and insurance contribution costs split. The properties are located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a conservation area. Ultrafast broadband is available and there is limited mobile phone coverage. Information taken from the Ofcom broadband and mobile checker website, please see the website for more information. Wiltshire Council Tax Bands D and B.
Method of Sale/Offers
All interested parties are invited to submit their offer to purchase by close of business on the Wednesday 18th September. Offers can be submitted in person, by email or letter to the agents for discussion thereafter with the sellers. Dependent on the level of interest, negotiations may continue after this date to establish the most favoured buyer.
The cottages are available to purchase individually, or alternatively as a whole with potential to create one property (subject to planning).
Viewings by appointment only, please contact the agent for viewing times.
Important information
This is a Freehold property.
This Council Tax band for this property D
Property Ref: 2775_939514
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James Pyle & Co (Sherston)
Swan Barton, Sherston, Wiltshire, SN16 0LJ
01666 840886
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