Devizes, Wiltshire

BELLVIEW

The subject of a substantial extension and renovation project, Bellview is a spacious four bedroom cottage with beautifully presented interiors, centrally located within the extremely well-regarded village of Great Cheverell.

The village itself has a diverse range of amenities including an outstanding primary school, nursery, family run garage with café, general Store, church, village hall and public house. The historic market town of Devizes is just five miles north with a wider range of facilities including town centre shopping, a leisure centre with swimming pool, museum, theatre and thriving weekly market.

There are excellent independent and state school provisions within the area. Independent schools include Dauntsey’s School just 2 miles away, in addition to Marlborough College and St. Francis Prep School in Pewsey, both within driving distance.

KEY FEATURES

Ground Floor

Bellview was once two cottages, but now functions seamlessly as an impressive individual residence. The ground floor accommodation is versatile, yet practical, with a selection of individual reception spaces, all with Jotul enamel woodburners installed. All have been tastefully renovated and re-decorated by the current owners. The impressive kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceiling includes a range of highspec integrated appliances, an electric AGA, enamelled in Farrow & Ball ‘Pelt’, and a large central island, creating the perfect setting for large family gatherings and entertaining. The ground floor accommodation has recently been extended with a bespoke extension spanning the entire length of the rear elevation.

First Floor

The first floor accommodation can be accessed via two separate staircases. On one side are two guest bedrooms which are serviced by the bathroom on the ground floor. The generous master and main guest bedrooms can be accessed via the second staircase, both offering luxury en-suite shower rooms.

SELLER INSIGHT

What is your favourite room of the house and why?

Gosh hard one to answer really, they are all really individual and I love them all for different reasons, so could not choose just one.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

I imagine someone who does not wish to do any work or renovations as everything is done. Either a second home owner or a large multi generational family.

What do you love most about the house and why? Its best feature has to be its location and views.

What do you love about the local community?

It is close knit and very well established. It also has everything, such as a fabulous pub and shop run by a local multigenerational family, and a cafe and garage with many events and clubs too. Also, not to mention the fantastic schools, it has a nursery which our granddaughter attends and superb primary as well as Dauntsey`s where our children attended.

How easy is it to commute from here?

I commuted for years to Cardiff, Bath, Gloucester and London, so it is easily done.

What made you choose this property over others that were available at the time?

The views and the location.

* 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.

Annexe

Discreetly positioned within the grounds, the detached, one-bedroom detached annexe offers the perfect opportunity to accommodate extended family and guests, multigenerational living or alternatively, it could provide a rental income through a holiday let or Airbnb option. The accommodation has been individually designed to a high standard, with a well-equipped fitted kitchen including a built-in oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge and water softener, an open-plan living room/dining room with Charnwood log burner and a generous double bedroom with en-suite shower room with utility cupboard. The neighbouring cabin could offer as additional accommodation with a fitted kitchenette area and utility room.

Outside

The grounds are a particular feature of the property and extend to circa 0.5 acres, offering privacy and tranquillity alongside beautiful, open countryside views towards the rear of the garden. The formal gardens have been entirely re-landscaped and now feature a collection of raised sleeper beds, well stocked with shrubs and flowers, water features, mature specimen trees and a long, paved path that leads down to the annexe and orchard.

Outdoor lighting features throughout the gardens including coach lamps which illuminate the beautifully preserved Grade II wall running the length of the left-hand side of the formal gardens.

A five-bar gate leads through to the orchard with a variety of fruit trees, a private sun terrace and the Blackdown Shepherds Hut with a decked area. To the side of the property, there is gated driveway parking.

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INFORMATION

Location

Nestled at the foot of Salisbury Plain, Great Cheverell is a pretty village set within a Conservation Area with stunning countryside walks from the doorstep. The village has a shop, church, outstanding primary school Holy Trinity, an excellent nursery, a pub, village hall and a family-run garage with cafe and all are within walking distance.

The renowned Dauntsey’s and Lavington schools are in the neighbouring villages of West Lavington and Market Lavington. The thriving market town of Devizes is within 5 miles, and the larger centres of Marlborough, Bath and Salisbury are an easy drive. A new railway station is proposed at Lydeway (3 miles south of Devizes) on the mainline to London Paddington. Currently, the nearest station is Westbury (approximately 9 miles from Hillcrest) where the journey to London Paddington takes 90 minutes, whilst road connections are available via the A303 and M4.

Local Authority

Wiltshire Council, Band C & D

Tenure Freehold

Guide price £1,500,000

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. Printed 30.05.2023

Annexe

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