Equestrian property for sale in Malmesbury Road, Leigh, Nr Cricklade, Wiltshire SN6

An ideal equestrian property situated amidst open countryside,

Description
Orchard Cottage is a well arranged country property which comprise a very comfortable family house complemented by secondary accommodation together with excellent equestrian facilities. These include a stable yard with 10 boxes, a menage, field shelters, implement stores and a recently erected double garage and general purpose building. The latter incorporates the self contained annexe providing light and airy accommodation at first floor level.

The house is approached via a sweeping driveway which terminates in front of the house. The accommodation is naturally well lit, particularly the kitchen which also benefits from a 4 oven Aga. There are fireplaces in the main reception rooms and to the rear, a snug and study. The 4 bedrooms are served by a bathroom and shower room, two of the bedrooms are triple aspect.

The easily managed lawned garden includes apple trees whilst on the other side of the house there is a terraced area ideal for outside dining.

In total the property extends to nearly 13 acres with the land being divided into a number of paddocks, the boundaries being mainly defined by hedging and post and rail fencing.

Location
The property is situated in a rural setting, only about 9 miles south of Cirencester, between Malmesbury (10 miles) and Cricklade (2.7 miles). Surrounded by gently undulating farmland the adjacent countryside is characterised by small fields divided by hedgerows and wooded copses.

Popular features of this part of the country are its excellent road and rail links, and its proximity to good schools. There are frequent direct main line train services into Paddington from Swindon (from 46 minutes).

Good schools in the state and private sectors, the latter include Prior Park at Cricklade and Pinewood at Bourton. Recreational facilities include boating on the nearby Cotswold Water Park.

Cirencester has excellent shopping facilities with a wide variety of established and independent traders, as does Malmesbury, a charming old town, or even closer there is Cricklade, with direct access onto the A419 dual carriageway.

Square Footage: 2,588 sq ft

Acreage:
12.8 Acres

Directions
From the Minety traffic lights head towards Cricklade and the driveway will be found on the left hand side aftrer 0.6miles. Leaving Cricklade, proceed towards Malmesbury and the entrance will be found on the right after about 1.3 miles.

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Additional Info
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil Fired boiler.