Detached house for sale in High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8

Harper Cottage is a pretty property believed to date from 1681 with later additions; it is not listed.

The light accommodation flows well and includes two staircases and a wonderful sitting room with exposed beams and woodburning stove; a step leads up to an adjacent dining room. There is a family room/playroom with open fire and French doors leading onto a sheltered terrace. There is a well-appointed kitchen and lobby area as well as a cloakroom with shower. On the first floor there is a main bedroom with shower room, three further bedroom and a family bathroom.

The attractive garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and trees including apple. There is a useful home office. There is a single garage and parking space.

Harper Cottage is a property of enormous character and charm, situated on the High Street in the heart of Avebury, renowned for its World Heritage Site. The village, which has a public house, church and community shop, lies in the Upper Kennet Valley, at the western end of the Marlborough Downs.

The popular market towns of Marlborough and Devizes are within easy access, with Marlborough having a weekly market and Waitrose. The commercial centre of Swindon is about 11 miles away and offers a wide selection of shops and recreational facilities.

Trains to London Paddington are available from Great Bedwyn, Hungerford and Swindon with Junctions 14 and 15 of the M4 motorway providing fast access to London, Heathrow and the West Country.

There are many good schools in the area including Kennet Valley Primary School, St Johns, St Francis, Pinewood, Marlborough College, St Mary's Calne and Stonar.