Semi-detached house for sale in Cuttle Lane, Biddestone, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14

A beautifully appointed Grade II listed village house with separate annexe cottage nestled in this highly desirable setting.

Description
The Old Post Office is a fine example of a Grade II listed period property that has been lovingly renovated, extended and updated by the current owner. The property retains all of its character and charm as well as enjoys open views to front over the village cricket pitch and to the rear over fields and farmland. There is also a high quality one bedroom annexe adjoining the property (614 sq ft) that runs as a highly successful Airbnb (4.99 rating).

On entering the property there is a welcoming entrance hall with flagstone floor and pretty wooden stairs to the first floor. There is also access to the cellar via well trod stone steps. The sitting room enjoys an impressive open fireplace with inset wood burner as well as mullion windows front and rear. There is a dining/through room with exposed wooden floors and dual aspect mullion windows which leads to the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen comprises of bespoke units, wooden work surfaces, flagstone floors and space for the breakfast table. There is room for the range style cooker and a wealth of character. A step down takes you to the garden room. This has heated tiled floors, exposed stone walls, French doors to the garden and access to a storage area and cloakroom.

To the first floor is the spacious landing area as well as the principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, guest bedroom and family bath/shower room. To the second floor are two further rooms with exposed beams and heritage roof lights.

<b>The Annexe: Wicket View</b>

This pristine annexe cottage is ideal for anyone wanting ancillary space to help with an extended family or generating an income. With flexible use its own parking and garden this self contained property is a great asset to the main home. To the ground floor is an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with bedroom and luxury en-suite to the first floor.

<b>Outside</b>

To the front of the property is a gravel parking area and open views over the neighbouring village cricket pitch. To the rear, which can be accessed via a side gate is a raised level lawn backing on to open fields and countryside as well as gravel seating areas leading off both the main house and annexe. The garden can be enjoyed as a whole or split into two to allow both the cottage and annexe it's own private space. The rear garden enjoys an open aspect with picturesque views over the neighbouring countryside.

Location
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. Village amenities include the White Horse pub, St Nicholas Church and active village hall. There are various sport clubs within the village including tennis, football and cricket. There is an active village calendar with events including an annual fete and bonfire party, as well as a book club, a wi, cricket club and tennis club.

The house is on the edge of the village with views over the cricket pitch to the front and open fields and countryside to the rear.

Nearby schools include Stonar, St Marys Calne, Westonbirt and Marlborough College. Sporting opportunities include golf at Castle Combe, Chippenham, Bath and Bradford on Avon and horse racing at Bath.

Square Footage: 2,826 sq ft

Acreage:
0.18 Acres

Directions
From Bath leave via the A4 signposted Chippenham. Turn left
at the Pickwick roundabout and continue to follow signs for
Chippenham. Upon reaching the traffic lights turn left
signposted Biddestone. Follow this road all the way into the
village. Continue through the village past the pub and duck
pond on your left go through the traffic calming area and the property can be found on your left.