3 bedroom cottage for sale

A Grade II Listed three-bedroom cottage close to the centre of Malmesbury, with two outbuildings and a lovingly tended mature flower garden with uninterrupted views over the Daniels Well river valley. The ground floor comprises kitchen, shower room, living room and study/hall. There is one double bedroom and a single bedroom on the first floor and another double bedroom on the second floor. Energy Performance Rating: Current 59 (D), Potential 89 (B).
THE PROPERTY
A green-painted timber gate leads off Bristol Street into a yard shaded by trees and shrubs on the south and west sides, with the cottage running along the east side. Access to both the lean-to and the detached brick-built shed is from the yard. The garden comprises: a beautifully tended flower garden, vegetable patch, small lawn and several sunny or shaded seating areas amongst the flowers, shrubs and apple trees, The garden slopes from Bristol Street down to Harpers Lane, which is accessible by car. In 2013 planning permission was granted to form a parking space at the southern end of the garden, but the permission was never implemented.
Believed to date from the early/mid nineteenth century, the original dwelling was built of natural stone with red-brick chimney stacks and a Cotswold stone tile roof. The rear extensions, lean-to and separate outbuilding were constructed later, using a range of different building materials. Note: Part of the first floor accommodation of No. 42 Bristol Street extends over the kitchen of this Property - forming what is often referred to as a 'flying freehold'. Although the property has been extended and updated over the years, the unique character of the cottage and many of its original features have been preserved. The extended part of the cottage contains the cloakroom, shower room and the kitchen – which has a lovely view, due south, over the garden and river valley from the rear glass doors. The main living room is in the central part of the cottage, with built-in shelves and a cupboard, parquet flooring and working chimney; with a log-burner and stone hearth. Further on is the study/hall with under-stair storage, a red brick and stone fireplace, a door to the stairs and the front door to Bristol Street. On the first floor is a good-sized single bedroom and a double bedroom with built-in storage and a view over the garden and river valley. A flight of stairs leads to another double bedroom with an even better view over the Daniels Well river valley.LOCATION
No.44 Bristol Street is only a few minutes’ walk from the top of Malmesbury’s busy High Street, which offers a wide range of shops and services. Only a minutes’ walk away is The Triangle, which has recently been described as the ‘Gastro-Centre’ of the town; with The Cosy Cone offering artisan gelato, coffee, bagels and more; Michael’s Bistro/Deli and then the Three Cups offering vegan food, good beer, live music and cultural events. Further out from the town centre there is the choice of Waitrose, Co-op and Aldi supermarkets. The much larger towns of Swindon, Chippenham and Cirencester are all easily accessible by road. Junction 17 of the M4 Motorway is about five miles to the south west and main line rail services are available from Swindon, Chippenham and Kemble.DIRECTIONS
At the top of Malmesbury High Street turn left and follow the road past the Abbey and along Abbey Row until reaching the war memorial in The Triangle. Bear left into Bristol Street and continue along Bristol Street for approximately 100 yards and you will find the green door into the yard on your left.PARTICULARS
These particulars, including any plan, have been prepared in good faith but are a general guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. All areas measurements, distances, descriptions and photographs should not be relied upon as representations or statements of fact. All potential purchasers shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the accuracy of the particulars and the extent of the property.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council,
Monkton Park, Chippenham,
Wiltshire, SN15 1ER
COUNCIL TAXCouncil Tax Band “C”
£1,949.31 payable 2025/2026
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
Current – 59 (D) Potential – 89 (B).
SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water.
Gas-fired boiler.
VIEWING
By appointment only with the Agents,
Fielder & Jones.