Thickwood, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8BE

Kite House is a contemporary six-bedroom single storey detached home with over 3000sqft of floorspace, in excess of an acre of garden in a tranquil and peaceful countryside location on the outskirts of Thickwood, Colerne. Sympathetically extended and converted since its development in 2014, the property offers extra versatility across its modern floorplan, with up to six bedrooms and a new and improved external boiler room, housing the new biomass boiler. The whole house is extremely energy efficient with solar panels providing hot water and electricity along with the new biomass boiler and its 7.5 tonnes silo capacity. This countryside retreat enjoys 1.3 acres of wrap around gardens, tucked away behind metal gates, with settled areas of well-maintained lawns and patioed seating, mature wildflower meadows and its own kitchen garden with raised beds. The site was built during world war two and was thought to be used to house the RAF pilots, since then the site has been repurposed, redeveloped, and transformed into the modern single storey home it is today.

The social hub of the home sits central to the property, a very large kitchen diner provides the ideal social and entertaining space, with an abundance of light and two sets of bifold doors leading directly to the courtyard and gardens. The impressive kitchen is well equipped, a large central island is fitted with induction hob, wine cooler and plenty of storage around the kitchen there is a double oven, dishwasher, under counter fridge and space for American Fridge-freezer. Limestone flooring with underfloor heating, exposed wooden beams and Bath Stone fireplace fitted with multi-fuel burning stove add to the endless charm.

Wooden double doors lead you into the lounge, these can be fully opened expanding the entertaining space. ‘Closed off’ the lounge is a quiet and cosier retreat, with a double aspect into the gardens. A doorway from the lounge leads to a useful office space, quietly tucked away.

The master bedroom is located in the North wing of the house, immaculately presented, with a pitched ceiling and floor to ceiling aspect into the garden and bi-fold doors, it is complete with its own ensuite shower room. Two more double bedrooms are located on this wing with a modern family bathroom which includes a free-standing bathtub, walk in shower, twin vanity unit and lavatory. 

The warm and welcoming entrance lobby has been recently updated, offering bespoke storage space for coats and muddy boots and providing access to the new wing of home. Just off the lobby is another bedroom with an ensuite shower room. The utility room provides plenty of extra storage space and plumbing for the noisier white goods. The new wing extends to the west from the lobby and comprises of a further two bedrooms (one currently used a gym with double doors into the garden) and a stylish jack and jill shower room.

Retreating into the impressive 1.3 acres of surrounding gardens there is so much to enjoy, the property is fully surrounded by greenery of nature, tree canopies of mature pine and oak trees, well maintained lawns and wild gardens. Scattered around the property, numerous seating areas, courtyards and patios extend the entertaining area into the garden. The owners have created a kitchen garden with raised beds and sleepers, providing a lush array of herbs and crops.

Behind the electric metal gate, the fenced in and gravel driveway provides plenty of secure parking for several vehicles with electric car charging point, plus a detached wooden garage/workshop. Extended to the side is the new boiler room, housing the biomass boiler which is fed automatically by the 7.5 tonne silo. Hidden in the grounds is a large original air raid shelter, currently used as a handy store.

Thickwood, a small Hamlet just outside the village of Colerne, is in a desirable area of North Wiltshire just 8 miles from the City of Bath. The village has a fantastic sense of community and is extremely welcoming with local amenities including two pubs serving excellent food, a local shop, newsagent, hairdresser, cosy cafe, a lovely church, Saturday market, and a Post Office and there are numerous events throughout the year and live music on most weekends. Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman history, which enjoys a wealth of cultural, business and recreational facilities. Nearby are the villages of Castle Combe and Lacock, both highly regarded as some of the prettiest in England. There is a train service from Chippenham (7 miles) and Bath Spa (8 Miles) direct to London Paddington taking approximately 60-90 mins, the M4 motorway J17 and J18 are just a short drive north, providing quick road access to London, Bristol, Swindon and the M5 motorway. Heathrow airport (1 hour 40 minutes) and Bristol airport (27 miles west).

Additional Information:
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: 69 (Potential 77)
Council Tax Band: 
Mains Electrics // Mains Water // Mains Drainage // Biomass Boiler