Slaughterford Road, Biddestone

Property Details: - Type: Cottage - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: James Pyle & Co - Sherston Phone: 01666 736994

<p><strong>Description</strong></p><p></p><p>The Old Cider House is a charming and most attractive Grade II listed Cotswold stone cottage. The cottage occupies a delightful position overlooking fields on the rural edge of the highly sought-after quintessential Cotswold village of Biddestone. Dating back to the early 18th Century, the property boasts a great deal of character with stone mullion windows, exposed beams and a Tudor stone arched fireplace. In modern times the property has been beautifully updated and most recently benefits from significant roof works and a new gas combi-boiler.</p><p>Arranged over two floors which take in the peaceful outlook, the accommodation extends to around 914 sq.ft. The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, a well-fitted kitchen which features an integrated dishwasher and gas hob Stoves cooker, plus a downstairs WC/utility room. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one of which access the modern fitted bathroom. A boarded loft provides storage accessed by a drop-down ladder. </p><p>The cottage is accompanied by a truly delightful south-facing rear garden which backs onto a paddock creating a serene country view. A thoughtfully placed timber decked seating terrace adjoins the far end taking full advantage of the lovely outlook and is an ideal area in which to unwind. The garden features a lawn bound by traditional cottage planted borders. Within the garden is a large summerhouse suitable as a studio or hobby room. At the front, there is a small frontage where parking is possible.</p><p><strong>Situation</strong></p><p>The charming and peaceful village of Biddestone is one of the most popular South Cotswolds villages. Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the unspoilt village is made up with attractive Cotswold Stone houses and cottages centred around the broad village green which has a quintessential duck pond. Village amenities include the White Horse pub, a church and active village hall. There are various sport clubs within the village including tennis, football and cricket. The nearby towns of Corsham, Chippenham and Bath provide very good local shopping and schooling. Both Bristol and Malmesbury are also close by. The village is very well located for communications; it is only about 5 miles from Junction 17 of the M4 motorway providing access to London, Reading, Bristol and the M5 to the south-west and Gloucester. There is a regular high-speed train service to London Paddington from Chippenham station and further lines to the centre of Bath in just 12 mins and to Bristol Temple Meads in approximately 25 mins.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>The property is Freehold with mains gas-fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area. Ultrafast broadband is available. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website, please check the website for more information and mobile phone coverage. Wiltshire Council Tax Band D.</p>