Foscote, Grittleton

DESCRIPTION This pretty terraced period cottage is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the rural edge of the village of Grittleton overlooking open Wiltshire countryside. Built in 1840, the cottage has been sympathetically extended over the years whilst the current owners have made various improvements to modernise the property including installing a new oil-fired central heating system and new damp proofing. The characterful accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends in all to 1,195 sq.ft.

On the ground floor, there are two front reception rooms with fireplaces and a feature bread oven, whilst at the heart of the accommodation is a light filled open plan kitchen/family room with fitted units and French doors opening to the garden. Also located at the rear is a modern shower room, utility area and boot room. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Externally, there is access over a drive to the side of the terrace leading up to private off-road parking. The rear garden is south-facing and has been landscaped for low maintenance with a large patio, raised lawn and a meandering central path.  

SITUATION The property is rurally located at Foscote near Grittleton enjoying a lovely parkland setting and within 1/4 mile of the popular village of Grittleton. Grittleton is a delightful North Wiltshire village with amenities including The Neeld Arms public house, Church, tennis and cricket clubs whilst the neighbouring village of Yatton Keynell has a post office/store. A more comprehensive range of facilities are found at the town of Chippenham which is 6 miles away. The cultural cities of Bath and Bristol are about 20 minutes by car whilst for those needing to travel further afield, there are frequent inter-city train services at Chippenham and the M4 (Junction 18) is about 5 minutes' drive away providing access to London, the south and the Midlands.