4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

DESCRIPTION 4 Ruckley Barn Cottages is a semi-detached house situated on the fringe of the pretty hamlet of Easton Grey surrounded by uninterrupted countryside as far as the eye can see. Built in 1947, the property has been substantially extended in more modern times doubling the property in size and creating a thoughtfully laid out family home. Other significant upgrades include LPG central heating with an air circulation recovery system built-in throughout the property, plus underfloor heating in the rear rooms. Solar panels are located on top of the garage providing hot water and there is also a water softener. The property sits within a large 0.28 acre plot backing onto fields and views can be enjoyed throughout the accommodation.

The generous accommodation spans over three floors and extends in all to around 2,300 sq.ft. At the heart of the home there is a desirable open plan kitchen/dining/living room filled with natural light brought in through skylights, large windows and sliding doors opening to the garden. The living room area has a wood-burning stove whilst underfloor heating spans across the dining area, kitchen and adjoining utility with WC. The utility room has side access providing an all important area to bring in muddy wellies. There are two further reception rooms at the front of the house comprising a sitting room with further wood-burner, and a study offering an ideal room in which to work from home. A spacious first floor landing serves three double bedrooms including the principal bedroom which benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom is located across the landing and is superbly equipped with a separate bath and shower unit. A further staircase leads up to the top floor which provides an additional bedroom with storage. This top floor bedroom is particularly spacious and an en-suite conversion is feasible.

An 'in and out' driveway provides private off-street parking in addition to a detached garage which benefits from power, lighting and eaves storage above. The large garden is an excellent feature and enjoys a great degree of sun all year round. Laid mostly to lawn, the garden has various outbuildings including a summerhouse located at the far end with power and lighting connected.  

SITUATION Easton Grey is a pretty, unspoilt village surrounded by Wiltshire countryside with the River Avon running through the centre creating a picturesque and quintessential scene. The village is located only 3 miles from Malmesbury and 4.5 miles from Tetbury. The larger village of Sherston is only 2 miles away with a village shop, pub, restaurant, cafés, doctors' surgery and popular 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 Aldi, Waitrose store and a regular weekly Farmer's market whilst the town has excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools. Other local schools include Westonbirt prep school which is under 2 miles away. The famous Westonbirt Arboretum hosts annual events including music concerts and also King Charles's Highgrove Estate is located nearby. 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). 

TENURE & SERVICES We understand the property is Freehold with LPG central heating, mains electricity and water. Drainage is via a septic tank shared with the 3 neighbouring properties. Fibre broadband is connected with internet speeds of 900Mb/s achievable. Council Tax Band D