Uffcott, Wiltshire, SN4

Fine & Country are delighted to present Pond Cottage, situated in the charming village of Uffcott, with stabling, circa 6.5 acres, a studio annexe & the recent addition of a David Salisbury orangery, this 5 bedroom period property is a true delight.

Seller Insight:

What is your favourite room of the house and why?

The Orangery – it is a room to relax or entertain in. A bright, light room with great views over the pond and countryside.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

Someone looking for the mix of the relaxation of the countryside complete privacy as well as having Marlborough close by. It is also easily commutable to London, Bath and the West.

What do you love most about the house and why?

We love the privacy and serenity of Pond Cottage. It is a relaxed private home yet within reach of amenities.

What do you love about the local community?

The local community are always willing to help, they are country loving people and they have always helped out if needed. The farmers have helped us many times in the past be it for moving gravel for the driveway, or if a tree needed to be removed.

How easy is it to commute from here?

I regularly travel to London either via The M4 Junction 15 – 75 miles or by train – just under an hour Paddington to London, or you can travel from Hungerford. Trains from Great Bedwyn go West to Penzance.

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

We loved the peace and tranquillity of Pond Cottage, when we first viewed 24 years ago. Our horses and dogs over the years have lived long and happy lives at Pond Cottage. There was a feel about Pond Cottage from when we first walked around the house and land – we knew that it was the right place for us.

Accommodation Summary:

Ground Floor:

The ground floor accommodation is versatile throughout, allowing the individual rooms to be used for a multitude of functions.

The kitchen features an extensive range of fitted cupboards alongside a spacious walk-in pantry with wine storage, central island and an oil-fired AGA.

Leading from the kitchen, the useful utility/boot room houses all white goods and provides access to the parking area.

The four reception rooms include an excellent, triple aspect drawing room which is ideal for entertaining and features an open brick and stone fireplace and doors out into the garden. Adjacent is the sitting room, an ideal reception space for the winter months with the focal log burning stove. On the southern aspect of Pond Cottage, the current owners have added a fabulous David Salisbury orangery with underfloor heating and two sets of garden doors. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the office and guest cloakroom.

First Floor:

All five of the first-floor bedrooms benefit from glorious open views over the private grounds and countryside beyond. Both the main bedroom and principal guest bedroom offer dressing rooms and spacious en-suite bathrooms. The other three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, shower room and a further en-suite bathroom.

Outside:

The grounds surrounding Pond Cottage have been beautifully maintained by the current owners. The sweeping tree-lined, gated driveway is bordered by mature hedging and specimen trees and wraps around the paddocks, leading up to a large parking area in front of the property.

The private formal gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a generous wrap-around patio area overlooking the grounds and the village pond beyond.

The surrounding land is laid to permanent pastureland with grazing paddocks separated by smart post and rail fencing. In total, the grounds at Pond Cottage extend to approximately 6.5 acres.

Stables and Outbuildings:

The enclosed yard comprises 7 stables with a large, detached barn and gated access directly to the paddocks.

Annexe & Double Garage:

Separate from the property, there is a detached studio annexe with a kitchenette and bathroom which is ideal for guests or staff accommodation. Underneath the studio is a spacious double garage with twin electric roller doors.

Location:

Pond Cottage is located in the charming village of Uffcott on the edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of the M4 and the mainline railway station at Swindon, with direct services to London Paddington taking from 49 minutes. The thriving market town of Marlborough is also within easy reach, offering a high street full of boutique shops and restaurants alongside larger national retailers such as Waitrose.

The surrounding area is steeped in history dating back to Neolithic times, with some significant sites at nearby Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and the iron age hill fort at Barbury Castle, which has stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. The Ridgeway national trail, which runs through Barbury Castle is one of many excellent footpaths, bridlepaths, and trails to be explored, whether that be on foot, horseback, or bicycle.

The local area provides an excellent choice of both state and public schools. Broad Hinton is just two miles away and has a good primary school. Other popular schools in the area include St Margaret’s and St Mary’s Calne, Pinewood Preparatory School, Marlborough College, St. Johns Academy (Ofsted rated Outstanding) and Stonar School.

Services:

Oil fired central heating, private drainage, mains water