SITUATION
Devizes 5 miles, Market Lavington 6 miles, , Westbury 8 miles, Bath 21 miles, M4 westbound(Junction 17) 20 miles. For London eastbound Junction 14 (Hungerford) 25 miles Mainline Train Services: Westbury to London (Paddington) 80 mins. Airports: Bristol International 41 miles, London Heathrow 84 miles Pound Cottage lies in an idyllic, tranquil rural location on the edge of the sought after village of Marston, enjoying far reaching views over adjoining countryside. The property has excellent communication links with the M4 to the north providing easy access to London, Bristol and Bath with the A303 to the south, allowing access to the West Country.
EDUCATION
Education There is good range of schools in the area including primary schools in Potterne, Great Cheverell and Devizes with secondary education available in Devizes, Melksham and Trowbridge. Private education is also well catered for with Downside, Wells, Stonar and Dauntseys. For more details see www.isc.co.uk for independents and wilts.gov.uk for state schools information
LOCAL SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
Local, Sporting amp; Recreational The historic market town of Devizes is approximately 5 miles to the north and offers an independent cinema, numerous shops, a greengrocers selling local produce, a good quality butcher and a delicatessen in addition to the larger supermarkets including M&S, Sainsburys and Tesco. A more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities can be found near by in the Roman City of Bath, which can be reached by car in 30 minutes. There are plentiful walking, riding and cycling opportunities directly from the property into the surrounding countryside with golf at Erlestoke, Bishops Cannings and Bowood. Racing is at Salisbury and Bath with fishing on the Kennet amp; Avon by licence.
POUND COTTAGE
Pound Cottage is approached via a
POUND COTTAGE (CONT)
The gardens are a particular feature of the property, approached through a 5 bar gate, The house accessed via a gravelled carriage drive, originally the village pound, brings you into a charming traditional English cottage garden with herbaceous borders and a modest lawn. Enclosed by established hedges, providing privacy without obscuring the splendid panoramic views, there is also a small vegetable garden with traditional timber greenhouse. The secluded side garden features a decorative stone urn and attractive gazebo. The generous, sunny gravelled area directly in front of the house is ideal for al fresco entertaining. A south facing rustic thatched summerhouse is located in the side garden providing an excellent spot for reading. A timber car barn provides covered parking for two vehicles with log store and secure storage for garden equipment. There is also ample parking on the drive for several cars.
HOUSE
HOUSE Detached, period cottage (1,450 ft2 GEA) Master bedroom 2 further bedrooms Family bathroom Sitting room Dining room Kitchen amp; separate utility Library amp; study
OUTBUILDINGS
Car barn for 2 vehicles and storage shed Traditional timber green house Rustic thatched summerhouse and traditional decorative gazebo.
GARDEN
Delightful south facing English cottage garden with herbaceous borders Vegetable garden Gravel parking area In all the land amounts to about 0.3 Acres.
AGENTS NOTES
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning , building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
PLANS
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
EPC
The property is accompanied by an EPC. Further details are available from the sole agent.
UNITARY AUTHORITY
Wiltshire County Council Tel: 0300 456 0100
COUNCIL TAX
House Band E. Amount payable ฃ1,799.54 2010/11
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage with LPG to kitchen. Oil fired central heating.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.