Milton, East Knoyle, Wiltshire SP3

51 MILTON is a wonderful semi rural three double bedroom attached 'arts and crafts' cottage built in 1911 of cob construction with rendered elevations under a tiled roof. The property has been extended and thoroughly renovated by the present owners of over 20 years to create a spacious and comfortable family home which retains many character features including open fires, original stripped pine doors and attractive wooden panelling.
The accommodation comprises of an 18ft kitchen breakfast room, sitting room, garden room, utility room, cloakroom, three double bedrooms, study/dressing room and a family bathroom. The cottage further benefits from a sunny rear garden, off road parking, useful storage outbuildings, countryside views and a separate paddock extending to approx 2/3 of an acre. Enjoying a quiet, picturesque location on the outskirts of this popular and historic Wiltshire village the property simply must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

APPROACHED Through a metal gate from the lane to a shared gravel pathway up to a wooden front door opening into:

ENTRANCE PORCH: Terracotta tiled floor with Heritage approved UPVC double glazed windows, wall mounted electric consumer unit, useful built in wooden boot storage shelves, part glazed UPVC stable door into:

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM ( 18'6 x 8' ) A bright and airy farmhouse style kitchen fitted with a range of bespoke wooden wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with decorative tiled worktops over, inset sink with swan neck mixer tap, inset electric four ring hob with 'Bosch' electric oven under, space and plumbing for dishwasher, under counter space for fridge, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, tiled splash backs, chimney breast housing an oil fired Rayburn, ample space for dining table and chairs, tiled flooring, heritage approved UPVC double glazed window to side aspect.

SITTING ROOM ( 17' x 15' ) Is of impressive proportions with many original character features including exposed wooden lintel, wooden wall panelling, fireside alcove storage with original feature heart lozenge cabinet doors, chimney breast with painted fireplace surround and mantle with brick hearth housing a working wood burner, large walk in under stairs storage cupboard, storage heater, heritage approved UPVC double glazed window over looking the rear garden, TV point, stripped pine door into:

INNER HALL: Original painted window, storage heater, stairs rising to first floor, archway into:

UTILITY ROOM ( 11'3 x 5' ) Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and a freezer, heritage approved UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, electric wall heater, small storage cupboard, tiled flooring, original glazed wooden door into:garden room, stripped wooden door into:

CLOAKROOM: Matching white suite comprising of a low level wc and a pedestal wash hand basin, tiled flooring, heritage approved UPVC double glazed obscure window, wooden panelling to walls.

GARDEN ROOM ( 11'4 x 9'5 ) A fantastic addition providing a light and spacious room that could serve a range of purposes. UPVC double glazed windows and matching double doors provide access and attractive outlook over the rear garden, pitched glazed skylight roof, inset ceiling spot lights, electric wall heater.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Stairs rise from ground floor with wooden hand rail to a light and open landing with heritage approved UPVC double glazed window to side aspect providing a pretty outlook over neighbouring fields, wooden panelling to walls, radiator, stripped pine doors to further rooms.

MASTER BEDROOM ( 15' x 9'9 ) A large double bedroom with feature wooden panelled wall, original cast iron fireplace, ample space for free standing bedroom furniture, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, storage heater.

BEDROOM TWO ( 13' x 8' ) Another good sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front aspect taking in fabulous views across neighbouring fields and woodland, original cast iron fireplace, corner vanity sink, radiator.

STUDY/DRESSING ROOM ( 11'8 x 8' ) Formerly the third bedroom which now provides an ideal study or dressing room area with built in double wardrobe, storage heater, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, wooden panelling to walls, stairs rise to second floor.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Stairs rise from first floor to a small landing area with a useful storage cupboard. Door into:

LOFT ROOM/BEDROOM THREE ( 16' x 10' ) An impressive double bedroom with twin Velux windows providing stunning views over neighbouring countryside, TV point, storage heater, eaves storage.

OUTSIDE: The gardens can be found the front and rear of the property with the rear garden being laid mainly to lawn with an area of raised wooden decking enjoying a sunny southerly aspect all enclosed by timber panel fencing and copper beech hedging. A flag stone path leads to a wooden gate onto a shared path leading to the paddock. A paved path to the side of the cottage leads to the front garden. The front garden is laid out in a traditional courtyard style with a wooden arch draped in mature flowering honeysuckle leading to an area of paved patio with a useful original red brick outbuilding providing an idea dry wood store, timber panel shed and oil tank.

PADDOCK: Accessed via a short pathway from the rear garden through a wooden gate into the paddock which extends to approximately 1/3 of an acre of well kept lawn bordered by mature hedgerows, trees and stock proof fencing.

FORMER WASH HOUSE: The original red brick pitched tiled roof wash house has been cleverly converted into an open car port providing off road parking for one vehicle. There is further off road parking for another vehicle next to the cottage arranged on an informal agreement.

SERVICES: Mains water, oil, electric, TV, telephone, mains drainage.

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: TBC