Marlborough, Wiltshire

Centre Walk, 38 High Street

Manton | Marlborough | SN8 4HW

STEP INSIDE

Centre Walk, 38 High Street

Centre Walk is a spacious 4-bedroom detached home in the popular village of Manton, just outside Marlborough. There is huge potential to modernise and extend (subject to the necessary consents), as many of the neighbouring properties demonstrate. An extensive garden gently slopes away from the property and offers countryside views across to the Marlborough Downs.

Accommodation Summary:

Centre Walk is a charming detached 1970s property situated in the heart of the ever-popular village of Manton, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stone’s throw from the River Kennet with views over the Marlborough Downs. The nearby Preshute Primary school is rated outstanding, and the property is a short walk from Manton Park with play area and The Oddfellows pub.

The property is well designed to showcase the natural beauty of the countryside and takes advantage of natural light to create space and warmth, ideal for families and entertaining guests, and offers plenty of scope for modernisation and extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Ground Floor:

The welcoming double-height entrance hall is bathed in natural light. The dual aspect living room, with open fire is ideal for family gatherings and entertaining, opening onto a spectacular garden and countryside views. This incredible vista is duplicated in the dining room, which opens into the conservatory. The original kitchen also overlooks the garden and provides ample dining space. An office, adjacent to the cloakroom, and double garage with integral doors complete the ground floor.

First Floor:

Of the four available bedrooms, three are spacious double rooms, two of which overlook the garden with onward views towards the Downs. The principal bedroom has an en-suite with shower and there is additionally a large family bathroom with bath. The fourth bedroom is a single, with extensive storage in an adjoining loft space, which itself offers great potential for conversion.

STEP OUTSIDE

Centre Walk, 38 High Street

The property sits discreetly behind substantial hedging, offering excellent privacy. The generous driveway contains space for several vehicles and offers the opportunity to drive straight into the integral double garage. There is additional private parking in front of the property. The gardens are a particular feature extending to just over 0.4 acre, with limitless potential curbed only by imagination, unfolding down a gentle slope towards the water meadow just beyond the property’s boundary. They are mainly laid to lawn with well-established trees and shrubs and a large sun terrace accessible from both the kitchen and living rooms. Views from the rear garden extend across to the Marlborough Downs.

Location:

Situated on the edge of the ever-popular village of Manton, the village boasts an OFSTED outstanding rated primary school and The Oddfellows pub. Further town amenities are easily accessible by car, bus, bike or on foot in the historic market town of Marlborough. It is difficult to think of many things that Marlborough High Street lacks. Along with being the second widest high street in the UK, it is host to a fantastic range of shops, cafes, restaurants, and public houses. It is certainly the many independent and boutique businesses that help Marlborough retain its character and charm, and these sit side by side with larger national chains such as Waitrose. There is a twice weekly market selling everything from fruit and veg to hardware and garden furniture, and also a charming independent cinema.

There is a variety of excellent schooling available at all levels in and around the town, including St. John’s Marlborough and the world-famous Marlborough College. The surrounding countryside is also a huge draw, with country walks, bike rides and other outdoor pursuits all readily available. The Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest, West Woods and many other beauty spots are within easy reach. For transport, the M4 is easily accessible as is the A34. The train stations at Pewsey, Swindon, Great Bedwyn and Hungerford offer direct services into London Paddington with the fastest taking under 1hr.

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council, Band G

Tenure Freehold

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No 12877396