3 bedroom house

DESCRIPTION Godwins Cottage is an idyllic detached country house set within 0.21 acres and rurally located within a peaceful hamlet less than 10 minutes' drive from Malmesbury High Street and Waitrose. Individually designed and sympathetically built in keeping with the surrounding Cotswold stone cottages, the property been substantially extended and upgraded by the current owners creating a well-thought-out contemporary home suitable for various needs. This exceptional home benefits from eco-friendly credentials and low running costs via a recently upgraded air-source heat pump system and underfloor heating spanning over the ground floor. The extensive accommodation incorporates well-proportioned light-filled rooms and extends in all to over 2,000 sq.ft. across two floors.

Entered through an oak storm porch, the ground floor opens to a spacious entrance with galleried landing above and a downstairs WC off. The eye is immediately drawn to the magnificent 529 sq.ft open plan kitchen/family room with bi-fold doors spilling out into the wonderful garden. The kitchen has been beautifully fitted around a central island breakfast bar with induction hob plus a range of integrated appliances. Adjoining the kitchen there is a fitted utility room with direct garden access. The kitchen also benefits from an air-cooled walk-in pantry. Off the kitchen is a plant room, containing the air-source hot water pump and cylinder, a Kinetico water softener and space/plumbing for laundry equipment. The spacious living room features a stylish contemporary wood-burner and also superbly connects to the garden through fully glazed "Origin" anodised aluminium French doors matching the "Origin" bifold doors to the kitchen/family room. Upstairs, there are three excellent double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes. Off the landing there is a modern shower room whilst the double-aspect principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and underfloor heating. Rural views can be enjoyed from all bedrooms over the surrounding fields.

Godwins Cottage is accessed through a five-bar timber gate leading to a large, gravelled forecourt providing private off-street parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens wrap around three sides of the house from north-east to south-west, ensuring day-long sun. Fully surrounded by 2 metre high hedging, the gardens are beautifully landscaped with a large sun terrace and patio with natural stone steps up to a good-sized lawn surrounded by well-established planted borders. Plenty of external storage is available with two good quality sheds, both with mains electricity and lighting, plus a log store. 

SITUATION Rodbourne is a delightful hamlet rurally located amongst beautiful Wiltshire countryside just 3 miles from Malmesbury. Malmesbury is a characterful ancient hilltop market town situated on the southern edge of The Cotswolds, serving the rural area of North West Wiltshire. The town has considerable architectural and historic interest, with many ancient buildings. It is reputed to be the oldest borough in England created by Charter in 880 AD by Alfred the Great. Malmesbury has numerous independent shops, pubs and restaurants including a new Aldi, Waitrose store and a regular weekly Farmer's Market. Malmesbury's Primary Care Health Centre is only 5 minutes away and there is an excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools and good recreational and leisure facilities nearby. The neighbouring villages of Great Somerford and Upper Seagry both have popular primary schools and village pubs. The M4 motorway (J17), less than 10 minutes away to the south provides fast road access to the major employment centres of Bristol and Swindon together with London and the West Country. Main line rail services are available from Chippenham and Kemble (Paddington in about 75 minutes).

There are many local footpaths and bridleways and the area is well served for cultural and sporting interests. There are cinemas and theatres in Bath, Bristol, Cirencester and Swindon, together with golf courses in Chippenham, Brinkworth, Castle Combe and Minchinhampton. Horse racing can be enjoyed at Bath, Newbury and Cheltenham, while numerous water sports are available at the Cotswold Water Park in South Cerney. 

TENURE & SERVICES The property is Freehold with mains water and electricity and private Sweage Treatment Plant. Heating is provided very efficiently by an 11Kw Daikin Altherma air source heat pump system installed in 2018. High speed broadband via fibre to the property is currently provided by Gigaclear, with speeds up to 900Mbps. Wiltshire Council Tax Band F.

Marketed by: James Pyle & Co, Cotswolds