Vicarage Lane, Steeple Ashton, BA14

Property Details: • Type: Semi-Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 2709 sqft

Key Features: • No Onward Chain • Open-Plan Aga Kitchen • Tall Well-Proportioned Rooms • Level Half an Acre Enclosed Garden • Plenty of Parking and Double Garage • Air Source Heat Pump • Solar Panels • 2 EV Charging Points

Location: • Nearest Station: Trowbridge Station • Distance to Station: 3.547801246290532 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 32 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT

Full Description: Church House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a superb village home of exceptional character and quality. Attached to the former Rectory, the property showcases elegant principal rooms with impressive ceiling heights and tall sash windows complete with working shutters, enjoying delightful views across the gardens. The handsome Bath stone façade and tiled roof are complemented by a stone porch opening into an impressive vestibule and a striking double-height entrance hall. An elegant staircase rises to a galleried first-floor landing. The drawing room features a period fireplace, while the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed open-plan kitchen/dining/living area. Designed for modern living it has sleek contemporary units with integrated appliances plus a classic Aga. There is plenty of space for a large dining table plus sitting room furniture. Further ancillary accommodation includes a cellar, cloakroom plus a boot room linking the utility/office to the double garage, providing both practicality and versatility. The principal bedroom enjoys charming views over the village and gardens and benefits from a private bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and two additional bathrooms, offering generous family accommodation. Grade II Listed, Church House has been sympathetically refurbished to combine period elegance with modern efficiency. Eco-conscious features include an air source heat pump, solar panels and two EV charging points - a rare and highly desirable combination.<br /><br /><b>Outside</b><br /><br />Positioned at the end of a quiet no-through lane and approached via a private drive, the house is accessed through gates opening onto a gravel driveway, providing plenty of parking to the front and rear. The double garage and boot room are conveniently located at the rear of the property. The level gardens, extending to approximately half an acre, are a particular feature of the house. Enclosed by mature specimen trees and established hedging, they offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The expansive lawn is interspersed with deep, well-stocked herbaceous borders, thoughtfully designed to create a tranquil seating area while still allowing ample space for outdoor games and family enjoyment. A vegetable garden further enhances the appeal, offering both charm and practicality.<br /><br /><b>Situation</b><br /><br />The property is tucked away at the end of the pretty Vicarage Lane, within the heart of the picturesque village of Steeple Ashton. The village offers a thriving community atmosphere, with a well-regarded village shop and café providing local produce and run by dedicated volunteers. The Longs is a popular country inn, renowned for its 16th century building, excellent food, and warm hospitality. Steeple Ashton is celebrated for its wealth of attractive period buildings, most notably the impressive Norman St Mary's Church, which rises prominently above the village skyline. The property enjoys excellent communications. The World Heritage city of Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture, museums, art galleries, restaurants, and specialist shops is within easy reach, as is Bristol and Junction 17 and18 of the M4 motorway. The charming market town of Bradford on Avon lies approximately seven miles away, offering independent shopping, restaurants, and a railway station. Westbury railway station is about six miles distant and provides fast and direct services to London Paddington.<p> <strong> Property Ref Number: </strong> </p>HAM-63402<br /><br /><b>Additional Information</b><br /><br />Directions: Drive into the village and turn left into Vicarage Lane. The short lane continues to the left and at the end is a sign ‘Private Drive’, turn right. The house is the first on the right. <br /> <br />Services: Water, drainage and electricity. Broadband. Air source heat pump, solar panels, EV charging points. There is still the original oil boiler in place. Oil fired Aga. <br /> <br />Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council Tax Band G.