Ogbourne St. George, Marlborough, SN8

Fine & Country are delighted to present to the market this wonderful 4 bedroom home in a popular village setting just north of the market town of Marlborough.

“With a picturesque and popular village setting with pub and primary school, just a few miles north of Marlborough, Martlets is a very spacious period house, with superb garden featuring lovely views and the opportunity to improve and even extend subject to the necessary consents.”
Edward Taylor – Director

Seller Insight:

What is your favourite room of the house and why?

This is a difficult one. The Green Room has to be a contender, as it is fantastic in the winter with the working fireplace. It is comfortable and cosy, but also gets the sun in the summer and stays cool. The conservatory is also in contention, as the views of the garden are outstanding and it is an amazing party room! My children would argue that the Long Room at the front – which we had half of dedicated as their play room – is their favourite as they could run riot through it.

Who do you think would be the next ideal owner?

A family with young children. The people we bought it from were at Martlets for 30 years and brought their children up there. It is what we had planned when we originally bought the place as it is a perfect family home, with a lot of character, space for children to run around, and generous bedrooms. We would still be there if my job hadn’t moved us, and I am truly heart broken that we are in a position to sell before my sons have had their 18th birthday parties there. It is the most wonderful home.

What do you love most about the house and why?

And I thought the favourite room question was difficult!! There is something really magical about Martlets, and I fell in love with it the second I walked through the door on a rainy February afternoon. The layout of the house worked so well for us as a family, and I love the details that have been added over the years. The measuring tape in the upstairs linen cupboard that has charted the families who have lived in Martlets since 1955 has a special place in my heart. The history is so interesting too, with the property once being the village shop and telegraph office. It was the Village post office too, at one point. I think the garden is what sold Martlets to me though. It was a show garden when we bought it, immaculately planted with varieties of roses and other florals, and we slowly amended it to work for us as a family with two young sons. It can hold lots of families for a child’s birthday party, but also, during lockdown in 2020 was an absolute saviour just for the 4 of us. The views are out of this world and the trees for youngsters to climb are unparalleled.

What do you love about the local community?

We knew the community in Ogbourne St George was special as my Godmother has lived in the village since I was a baby, so I have known it forever. The school and the nursery are shining examples of community, with everyone knowing everyone (in a good way!) and children growing up together. There is a real ‘safe’ feel about the Village, and everyone is generous with a kind word or their time. Our neighbours on both sides are kind and interesting people, who we will be sorry to move away from.

How easy is it to commute from here?

The bus route makes it easier than some other outlying villages, as you can get into Swindon, for example, without having to drive. It is a 7-minute drive to Marlborough and, if you don’t want the busy-ness of that beautiful market town, surrounding villages like Aldbourne give you the quaint country village feel. London is easily and quickly accessible from Swindon or Great Bedwyn or Pewsey on the other side of Marlborough.

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

The garden mainly, and the age of the property. We always wanted an older property where we could add to the character, whilst putting our stamp on it. We loved the idea that we could live in it for a while before any choices needed to be made. The off-street parking was an added bonus, and the bedroom sizes made it ideal. We are also very big on entertaining, and the Long Room at the front, as well as the conservatory at the back leading to the garden made Martlets the perfect entertaining house, as well as a cosy and comfortable family home. An oxymoron perhaps, but that is the wonder of Martlets – it can be anything you want it to be.

Accommodation Summary:

Ground Floor:

The superb main reception room is flooded with natural light and offers a versatile space for living and dining areas to combine. The green room is a cosier sitting space with working open fire, which leads through to the bight conservatory at the rear, perhaps the perfect playroom. One possible modification may be to knock through the adjacent kitchen to the conservatory to create an open kitchen and dining room, with views to the garden. Additionally at ground floor level are a useful boot room/utility with separate entrance, WC, double garage, study and workshop.

First Floor:

Four spacious double bedrooms and family bathroom are to the first floor. The principal bedroom features ensuite shower room and built in storage. Subject to the necessary consents, a 2-storey extension may be possible at Martlets in order to create a further 5th bedroom.

Outside:

Attractive period railings to the front enclose a small front garden, and the generous driveway to the side has parking for several vehicles. A huge selling point is the large, south-facing rear garden, which features delightful views over the fields behind and the rolling hills beyond.

Location:

Ogbourne St. George is situated on the beautiful Marlborough Downs. The national cycle network running along the old railway line makes getting into Marlborough on foot or by bike very convenient and numerous footpaths and by-ways can be found within moments of the front door, with some stunning scenery. The village is around 4 miles north of the ever-popular historic market town of Marlborough and it is difficult to think of many things that Marlborough High Street lacks. Along with being the second widest high street in the UK, it is host to a fantastic range of shops, cafes, restaurants, and public houses which sit side by side with larger national chains, such as Waitrose.

There is a variety of excellent schooling available at all levels, with Ogbourne St. George primary, St. John’s Marlborough and the world-famous Marlborough College all close at hand. The surrounding countryside also is a huge draw to the area, with country walks, bike rides and other outdoor pursuits all readily available. . The Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest, The West Woods, Avebury stone circle, Barbury Castle and many other beauty spots are within easy reach. The village boasts The Inn with Well public house and short walk away is The Silks on The Downs, a community-owned pub which has a growing reputation for excellent food. For transport, the M4 is easily accessible at Junction 15. The railway stations at Swindon, Pewsey Great Bedwyn and Hungerford offer direct services into London Paddington with the fastest taking under 1hr.

Services: Oil-fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity

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