Detached house for sale in Shalbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8

Ropewind Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed character cottage dating from the 17th and 18th centuries filled with period features including exposed timber beams and original fireplaces. The property is beautifully presented throughout. On the ground floor there are two main reception rooms, including the delightful 22ft sitting room with a very attractive inglenook fireplace. The dual aspect dining room benefits from french doors and a wonderful outlook across the garden. The adjoining kitchen includes modern shaker-style units, a split butlers sink and integrated appliances, including a built-in oven and induction hob with an extractor hood. In addition, there is a useful study/home office. Two staircases lead to the first-floor accommodation, with one leading to the principal bedroom and main bathroom. The principal bedroom has a wonderful outlook across the garden, and benefits from good storage, including a large walk-in wardrobe. There is also a separate dressing room/study on this floor. The second staircase leads to the two additional bedrooms, and a shower room.<br /><br />The property is approached from the village leading to a paved parking area and the detached double garage providing further parking or workshop space. The beautiful garden wraps around the cottage and is mainly laid to lawn, surrounded by mature hedges, shrubs and trees, and mixed flower borders. The terrace surrounds the house and is idea for outside entertaining.<br /><br />Ropewind Cottage is situated in the very popular village of Shalbourne, close to the shops and amenities available in Hungerford, and surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The village offers excellent local facilities including a village shop/post office, pub, tennis club and cricket club. There are direct trains into London Paddington from both Hungerford and Great Bedwyn stations, and the popular market town of Marlborough offers a range of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops, as well as a cinema and weekly market. Newbury caters for most other day-to-day needs. Road and rail communications are very good with easy access to the M4 (J14) and the A34, providing fast links to London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Inkpen primary school, St Francis Pewsey, Cheam, Marlborough College, St John's Marlborough, Dauntsey's and Downe House. Dauntsey's school provides a bus service that picks up and drops off in Shalbourne.