Bristol Street, Malmesbury
£1,190,000- Individual detached modern house
- Unique and deceptively substantial
- Superb open plan kitchen/dining/family room
- 4 flexible bedrooms
- 2 reception rooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Elevated position with far-reaching views
- Private off-street parking and garage/utility
- Landscaped south-facing garden
- 5 minute walk from the town centre
Description
Norfolk House is a substantial, individual and unique detached house situated within a very convenient position a mere 5 minute walk from Malmesbury town centre whilst enjoying far-reaching elevated views over the surrounding countryside and the infant River Avon. The property is most deceptive offering family-sized accommodation of around 2,600 sq.ft alongside the fantastic and rare advantage of private off-street parking. The present owners have made significant improvements to the house reconfiguring and extending the accommodation plus upgrading the fixtures.
The ground floor opens to an entrance hall with convenient storage for coats an an internal door leading to the garage which is currently utilised as a utility room. Beyond the entrance hall there are two versatile reception rooms. One of which offers use as a downstairs bedroom with level access served by a shower room. Steps lead down to the lower ground floor level which is occupied by a highly desirable open plan fashionable kitchen/dining/family room which takes full advantage of the elevated views through large windows and double doors. This substantial room has been configured into various areas including a cosy living room beside a Jetmaster fireplace. The kitchen is finished with quartz worksurfaces arranged around a large breakfast bar island with power sockets. This excellent room is the heart of the home filled with natural light enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and has been fitted with an air-conditioning system and electric blinds.
The first floor accommodation is also split level comprising two double bedrooms, one of which with a full en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes, plus a flexible bedroom/hobby room, and a family bathroom. A further bedroom suite occupies the entire top floor also boasting a full en-suite bathroom and has outstanding views over the town, Abbey, River Avon, and fields beyond.
Norfolk House is approached over a gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The garden is arranged at the rear reaching some 80ft in length benefitting from side access and additional rear access from Harpers Lane. The garden has been landscaped into three terraces comprising a large sun terrace off the kitchen, a middle lawn area and further lawn terrace at the far end with fruit trees and a timber shed.
Situation
Malmesbury is an ancient hilltop town situated on the southern edge of The Cotswolds. Traditionally a market town serving the rural area of North West Wiltshire, the town is reputed to be the oldest borough in England created by Charter in 880 AD by Alfred the Great. Today, the High Street has numerous independent shops, pubs and restaurants including a new Aldi, Waitrose store and a regular weekly Farmer's market whilst the town has excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools and good recreational and leisure facilities. The M4 motorway (J17) to the south provides fast road access to the major employment centres of Bristol and Swindon together with London and the West Country. Main line rail services are available from Chippenham and Kemble (Paddington in about 75 minutes).
Additional Information
The property is Freehold with mains gas central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within a conservation area. Superfast broadband is available and there is mobile phone coverage with some limitations. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website, please check the website for more information. Wiltshire Council Tax Band E.
Enjoying far-reaching countryside views, this substantial detached modern house is wholly unique offering over 2,600 sq.ft. of family-sized accommodation coupled with the rare advantage of private parking and a landscaped south-facing garden. Fantastic kitchen/family room.
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