Marlborough, Wiltshire

THE HOP HOUSE

“A wonderful village centre setting, yet with excellent privacy, this unique contemporary house was constructed in the year 2000. With superb natural light, and a gorgeous terrace overlooking the beautiful garden, The Hop House is situated in one of Wiltshire’s most desirable villages.””

Edward Taylor – Director

KEY FEATURES

Ground Floor:

On entering, one is immediately struck by the double-height ceilings with lantern roof above, flooding the hall with natural light. The attractive stone flooring has underfloor heating below. Steps lead down to a sizeable drawing room with excellent ceiling height again and double doors out to the terrace. An attractive log burner with surround makes an attractive focal point. The kitchen and breakfast room benefit from a feature window, offering beautiful views onto the terrace and garden. The bespoke kitchen has been cleverly designed to include an island and a variety of built-in appliances. There’s ample space to dine, in addition to easy access to the terrace for al-fresco dining. Adjacent to the kitchen is the sitting room, which would also make a wonderful playroom, or a separate space for older children to relax, with French doors to the rear garden. A useful utility, WC and study complete the ground floor.

First Floor:

The galleried landing benefits from the lantern roof and is flooded with light. The main bedroom, which has fitted storage and a large en-suite with bath and separate shower, has access onto a private balcony, giving fabulous views out over the garden and beyond to Springs Hill. Bedroom two, which has an en-suite shower room, also benefits from access to a balcony and the remaining 3 bedrooms share the spacious main bathroom.

SELLER INSIGHT

What is your favourite room of the house and why?

The kitchen – I think it is the real heart of the home. The large window makes it a really sunny room, with easy access to the terrace and garden.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

A family or couple who want to be in a great village with lots of amenities on the doorstep in a beautiful area.

What do you love most about the house and why?

The natural light is fantastic, and I have always been so happy here.

What do you love about the local community?

It’s a very active community, and there is always lots going on! With 2 great pubs, and many clubs and societies, plus the tennis club and Royal British Legion, there are many opportunities for the community to come together.

How easy is it to commute from here?

Very! The M4 is a short distance away giving easy access to London/ Bristol/Bath, plus trains from Swindon and Hungerford go direct to London Paddington and to the Westcountry.

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

It’s in a great location – village centre but nice and tucked away, so the privacy is wonderful.

* 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

Outside:

The Hop House is approached from Tankards Lane with wooden electric gates giving access to a large, gravelled parking area with space for several vehicles. The west-facing gardens have mainly been laid to lawn and can be enjoyed from the generous terrace which wraps around the side of the house. The perfect space to unwind at the end of the day and watch the sunset whilst taking in the vistas toward Springs Hill.

RAMSBURY

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INFORMATION

Location:

The village of Ramsbury won the CPRE ‘Best Kept Large Village’ competition in 2021, being recognised as “a well-maintained village with an excellent community spirit and facilities, especially for a village of this size.” Amongst the numerous amenities there are an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated primary school, a village shop, post office, church, tennis and sports clubs, doctors’ surgery and 2 public houses, including The Bell, owned by the local Ramsbury Estate and winner of numerous awards. The brewery and distillery are just 3 miles up the road. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside including the river Kennet and is within the North Wessex Downs AONB. Walking and cycling opportunities are complemented by excellent chalk stream fishing and horse riding plus many other outdoor pursuits.

The nearby towns of Marlborough and Hungerford offer a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities including supermarkets, garages and a range of pubs and restaurants. In addition to the state primary school in the village and senior school at St. Johns Academy in Marlborough, local independent sector options include Pinewood, Marlborough College and Dauntsey’s, Downe House and St Gabriel’s.

Local Authority: Wiltshire, Band G

• Contemporary design

• Constructed in 2000

• Private yet central village location

• Walking distance of village amenities

• Flooded with natural light

• Gorgeous views towards Springs Hill

• Beautiful terrace and west-facing garden

• Local direct rail services to London Paddington

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 18.09.2023

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