Farthingale Cottages, Academy Drive, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13

NO ONWARD CHAIN – Located in a peaceful position within the substantial communal grounds of Academy Drive, Farthingale Cottage is a contemporary and spacious home set over three floors, with the added benefit of a low maintenance courtyard garden and single garage.

As you enter the property you are greeted by an entrance vestibule which is the perfect storage space for muddy boots and jackets. From here, there is access to the kitchen / breakfast room which overlooks the front aspect. The kitchen has been completed to a high standard and comprises of fully fitted wall and base units, as well as a host of integrated appliances including electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine and freestanding fridge / freezer. On top of this there is space for a breakfast table.

From the kitchen, and inner hallway leads to a ground floor WC and stairs to the first floor, as well as the sitting room at the rear of the cottage. The south-west facing sitting room has been extended to create a generously proportioned space measuring 21’ x 16’ 2”. Due to its orientation, the sitting room catches the sun throughout the afternoon and bi-fold doors lead out to the private courtyard to the rear.

Stairs to the first floor give access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom overlooks the front and benefits from a modern ensuite shower room, whilst bedroom two and bedroom three both overlook the rear. There is flexibility to utilise the first floor in several ways, as the current owners previously enjoyed a dressing room and home office on this level. The family bathroom comprises of a modern white suite with bath and overhead shower. Stairs to the second-floor lead to bedroom four which is also large enough to house a double bed.

Externally, an enclosed south-west facing rear courtyard catches the sun during the day and has been designed to require low maintenance throughout the year. A gate from the courtyard gives access to communal ground spanning 17 acres of parkland for residence to enjoy and a single garage and allocated parking spot are available to the front.

Corsham is a pretty and historic town of architectural significance located on the southern fringes of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty and some 8 miles North East of the fine Georgian City of Bath. The town, noted for its pretty High Street, has a wealth of beautiful and historic buildings dating from the 16th Century such as the Alms House and the historic Corsham Court with its landscaped open parkland. The town caters for most day to day needs with a range of national and bespoke shops, coffee houses, boutiques, restaurants and a variety of public houses to enjoy. From Corsham, there are excellent countryside walks into the local villages of Biddestone, Box, Gastard and Ford. There are very good Primary and Secondary schools and the Springfield Leisure Centre. Communications are excellent: Bath, Bristol and Swindon are all within easy motoring distance; there are fast road links to London and the West Country via the M4 motorway (J17 and 18 approximately 15 - 20 minutes away); and quick main line rail services are available from either Bath or Chippenham. 

Tenure: Leasehold (999 years from 1997)
Charges: Ground Rent - £25 twice annually. Service Charge - £125PCM.
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: D (59) // Potential: C (70)
Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains water supply . Mains drainage. Mains electricity. Double glazing throughout.