Wans North Cottage
Sandy Lane | Chippenham | Wiltshire | SN15 2QB
STEP INSIDE Wans North Cottage
A picture perfect, “Chocolate Box Cottage”. Wans North Cottage offers the perfect blend of versatile, modern living alongside unspoilt period charm. Just one of four thatched cottages that are not listed within the village, Wans North Cottage has been the subject of multiple external additions including a detached studio with a bar and ensuite shower room, and a further detached hobby room or office space. The cottage gardens wrap around the house and have been beautifully planted with a variety of flowers and trees.
Ground Floor
The cosy living room centres around the striking inglenook fireplace with a working log burning stove. The original beams have been exposed overhead and the quaint cottage windows allow views over the surrounding gardens. Next door, the modern kitchen suite offers vast amounts of storage alongside smart fitted appliances and opens out into the dining area. Completing the ground floor is the luxury four-piece bathroom with a freestanding, rolltop bath.
First Floor
On the first floor are two good size bedrooms with views over the gardens.
SELLER INSIGHT
What is your favourite room in the house and why?
My favourite room in the house is the kitchen, as we spend a lot of time in there socialising, also the summer house with the bifold doors which really bring the garden into the room.
Who do you think will be the ideal new owner?
Hopefully a couple who love gardening and wildlife.
What do you love most and why?
The location is amazing! We are only 10 mins from Chippenham, Devizes, Melksham and Calne.
What do you love about the local community?
The Sandy Lane community is very friendly and people really do look out for each other.
How easy is it to commute from here?
It is very easy to commute from here, everything is on the door step and there is also a local bus route.
What made you choose this property over others?
It’s a beautiful, picturesque village, within walking distance of a fabulous local pub which serves amazing food and lovely country walks at Bowood to walk it off!
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
STEP OUTSIDE Wans North Cottage
The gardens at Wans North Cottage are utterly charming. The wrap-around gardens have been predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked boarders. At the front of the cottage, there are a variety of fruit trees as well as seating areas to enjoy the sunshine in the warmer months. Also within the front gardens is a generous workshop and further stone log store/storage space.
The rear gardens offer the perfect space for outdoor entertaining in the sunshine.
Studio
Constructed in 2017, the detached studio features a bar area, living space/additional bedroom and ensuite shower room and a large outdoor, composite decking area with an optional canopy.
Office/Salon
Also within the rear garden, the office/studio offers a fabulous working from home space whether that be as an office, salon or a studio. There is also the added benefit of a guest WC.
Parking
Accessed from Back Lane, the driveway leads to the rear of the cottage and allows parking for several vehicles.
Location
Sandy Lane is a picture perfect, quintessential English village situated between the neighbouring villages of Bromham and Derry Hill, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is ideally situated for countryside walks to Lacock and Spye Park. The nearby village of Derry Hill has a primary school, post office/shop, church and public house. The renowned Bowood House and Gardens, and Bowood Golf Club and Spa are within walking distance and more comprehensive amenities are available in nearby Chippenham, including mainline railway station (London-Paddington) and the M4 motorway at Junction 17 offering good motor commuting to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London. Bristol airport is approximately 26 miles away.
Local Authority Wiltshire, Band E
Services
Mains Electricity, Gas, Water & Drainage, Broadband & Sky
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