Marlborough, Wiltshire

Riverain

Ogbourne Maizey | Marlborough | Wiltshire | SN8 1XB

RIVERAIN

Riverain is a beautifully modernised 5-bedroom family home offering just under 2,400 sq ft of superbly presented interiors, offstreet parking and a large rear garden. Situated in the popular and pretty village of Ogbourne Maizey. The village, surrounded by beautiful countryside, is the first of the Ogbourne villages proceeding north from Marlborough, with neighbouring Ogbourne St. Andrew providing the popular and community-owned Silks on the Downs public house. Marlborough is just 1.5 miles south and can be easily accessed by road or cycle path.

KEY FEATURES

Having been totally renovated and extended by the current owners, Riverain offers the opportunity for a hassle-free move, just move in and enjoy! The interiors have been tastefully decorated and throughout it is presented in excellent condition.

Ground Floor:

A spacious wide hallway provides a stunning entrance to this wonderful home. With a heated stone floor, a bespoke fitted boot room unit and a large roof lantern, allowing natural light to flood in. The dual-aspect reception room, with Bath stone surround log burner, features bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. The large separate dining room could easily be utilised as an additional downstairs bedroom or playroom if required. The recently refurbished kitchen with high-spec integrated appliances and quartz work surfaces, offers a wonderfully sociable space to gather. Bifold doors lead to the garden, perfect for alfresco entertaining. A useful utility room off the kitchen, WC and home office complete the ground floor.

SELLER INSIGHT

What is your favourite room of the house and why?

We love the kitchen because it’s such an adaptable, social space which feels cosy in the Winter and opens up into the garden throughout the summer months. The island really was a dream come true for us when we designed it, it is all really useable space with lots of storage and space to prepare meals. The modern conveniences in the kitchen such as the induction hob and the in-built speakers mean that it is a pleasure to spend time in there. We’ve had many happy times in this room.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

We would love a young family to live in the house, with such a family-orientated kitchen and space to create a playroom. We can’t imagine a nicer community and environment to bring children up in. Equally, a more mature couple would fit well into the community. With so many hobbies catered for in the area and the community pub with its associated activities, it really is the perfect house for any demographic!

What do you love most about the house and why?

We first fell in love with the light and spacious feel of the house, it’s rare to find a property with such generous hallway areas and rooms with multiple aspects. We also love the approach to the house from either side of the hamlet and it’s also within easy walking distance of Marlborough whilst feeling idyllic and rural.

What do you love about the local community?

Having moved to Ogbourne Maizey from outside the area, we weren’t sure what to expect but we have never known such a tight-knit community and group of people who are always so willing to help each other out. Without a doubt, what we love most is that when you go for a walk you are always guaranteed to see a friendly face along the way. There’s an authentic feeling of connectedness that is really special.

How easy is it to commute from here?

The beauty of the area is that it feels remote but is well connected by road or rail for commuters. Swindon, Pewsey and Bedwyn train stations are close by and the motorway network is a few minutes down the road. The other advantage is that if the motorway is ever busy, there are plenty of cross-country routes to choose from.

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

It seemed like great value, considering the aforementioned proximity to Marlborough’s conveniences whilst also affording us the space and peace and tranquility of the surrounding AONB countryside. We have both thoroughly enjoyed living in the house and feel lucky to have called Ogbourne Maizey our home for the last four years!

* 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.

KEY FEATURES

First Floor:

The principal bedroom suite features a ‘Juliet’ balcony as well as an immaculate ensuite shower room. The second bedroom, with built-in wardrobe, is also ensuite, whilst the remaining three bedrooms are serviced by the large family bathroom. The rear bedrooms enjoy particularly wonderful views over the Marlborough Downs.

KEY FEATURES

Outside:

Riverain is on a small exclusive cul-de-sac. The generous paved parking area provides space for several vehicles. To the rear, there is an attractively planted garden, with excellent views of the surrounding countryside beyond. The patio area adjacent to the house is ideal for al fresco dining and at the end of the garden is a decked area which overlooks the River Og.

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INFORMATION

Location:

Ogbourne Maizey lies approximately 1.5 miles north of the historic market town of Marlborough and is in an area of natural outstanding beauty. Its location lends itself to many outdoor activities such as walking, cycling or riding, whilst being within easy reach of Marlborough’s high street and excellent road links, with easy access to the M4 Junction 15. In addition, direct services to London Paddington are available from Swindon, Pewsey and Hungerford, with the fastest services taking under an hour. The local community is tight-knit and friendly, maintaining a strong sense of community spirit, exemplified by the re-opening of The Silks on the Downs public house at Ogbourne St. Andrew, by a local residents’ share scheme fundraising. There are both pre and primary schools in the nearby village of Ogbourne St. George and the village is in the catchment for St John’s, Marlborough. Private schooling is provided by Pinewood, Marlborough College, St. Francis, Dauntsey’s and both St. Margaret’s and St. Mary’s Calne.

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council, Band G

• Superbly presented

• 5 bedrooms

• 2 ensuite

• Dining room and study

• Fully modernised

• Off-street parking

• Excellent village location

• Marlborough within easy reach

• Rail links to London close by

Guide Price £1, 0 0 0,000

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