Chapel Lane, Neston

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this breathtaking extended double fronted Grade II listed cottage dates from the late-seventeenth century, and enjoys a wonderful corner plot of approx 0.14 acres in an idyllic village location, with pretty gardens to the front and rear, along with the huge added bonus of an impressive detached stone & cedar clad annexe/home office/double garage with two floors and a large private garden separate from the main cottage gardens. Situated within easy walking distance to the local school, church and lots of beautiful countryside walks. Surrounded by similar period properties, this is one of the prettiest parts of the village.

Offering approx 1534 sq ft of accommodation, the cottage has been extensively and sympathetically extended and renovated with a real attention to detail, to marrying elegant period charm with a modern high quality finish. A front porch with tiled floor and windows to both sides leads you into a spacious full width dual aspect living room offering an abundance of character - a handsome Inglenook Fireplace with the original bread oven and a newly installed wood burner, exposed original beams, restored stone mullion windows with window seats and newly fitted secondary glazing, latch wooden doors, engineered oak floor with underfloor heating, two newly installed radiators, and useful understairs cupboard with power and light. The impressive L-Shaped kitchen/dining room has been completely re-fitted with high quality painted units and oak work surfaces, electric oven & gas hob, and integrated fridge/freezer. The dining area has a bay window with French doors opening onto the rear garden allowing plenty of light to flood into the whole room, and a tiled floor with underfloor heating offers a lovely finishing touch. A useful utility room/downstairs cloakroom is accessed off of the kitchen, and has plumbing for washing machine, toilet, sink, wall and base units, tiled floor with underfloor heating, along with plenty of space for hanging coats and storing muddy shoes/boots after a long country walk.

On the first floor the landing has plenty of character with exposed beams, and airing cupboard which houses the newly fitted combi boiler and plenty of storage space. There are two double bedrooms, both with built in storage and restored stone mullion windows with newly fitted secondary glazing, latched doors, and central heating from radiators. An engraved stone fireplace exists in the main bedroom - currently boarded over, it could be uncovered to add a lovely focal point to the room. A large bathroom has been tastefully fitted with a stylish high quality white suite comprising luxurious double ended bath with mixer handset, hand basin, toilet and a large tiled shower enclosure. The tiled floor has underfloor heating to keep your feet warm in the winter, and the restored windows also have newly fitted secondary glazing.

If that wasn't enough, outside things are just as impressive! To the rear of the cottage is a large stone and cedar clad annexe/home office/double garage (approx 503 sq ft) which has been lined and insulated, including power points, recessed downlights, and a tiled floor. A range of wall and base units and worktop are fitted to one end, and there is a separate utility/porch area with door leading into the cottage garden. With a window to the side overlooking the cottage garden, there is also a separate door which leads out onto a large garden which is completely separate from the main cottage itself. Double doors to the front open onto to the driveway, allowing vehicle access if required. An open staircase takes you to the the upper floor which has also been lined, insulated and boarded, and has a strip light and power points.

Measuring approx 160 ft in length from front to back, this wonderful plot plot is enclosed by a dry stone wall, and enjoys three separate garden spaces. The cottage gardens are stunning, with an array of established fruit trees, bushes, plenty of imaginatively stocked flower borders. The rear garden has a large patio area, and the front and side are laid to lawn with a pretty pathway to the front door. The large garden behind the annexe/home office/double garage, is laid mostly to lawn with more well stocked flower borders, vegetable garden and two large raised timber beds. A gated driveway to the side of the property provides parking - extremely rare for properties of this age.

As the property is listed it is exempt from Energy Performance Certificate requirements, but many improvements with energy efficiency in mind have been made as the cottage was renovated, including the installation of a new combi boiler, new radiators in the living room, new wood burning stove and secondary glazing to the windows.

Neston is an extremely popular village on the fringes of Corsham. With a quintessential country feel, there is a well regarded primary school, church, excellent public house, village hall, recreation field and play area. Bordered by countryside walks in every direction, the village offers a great rural setting without being too far from the amenities of the picturesque Corsham town centre. A regular local bus service runs through the village to Corsham, which has a picturesque High Street and offers an excellent range of amenities including shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarket, post office, The Pound Arts Centre, swimming pool, gym and library. More comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in The World Heritage City of Bath within approx 10 miles which has a mainline railway station with fast access to London Paddington as does nearby Chippenham which is within approx 4 miles. Junctions 16 and 17 of the M4 motorway are within easy reach and commuting distance of Bristol, Swindon and London.