Location

Situated on the southern edge of the Cotswolds in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and rural setting, Mountain Bower lies with in the parish of North Wraxall, a vibrant and active community which is also very conveniently placed for modern day convenience.

The village benefits from good access to the motorway Junction 17 or 18 of the M4. The town of Chippenham and the city of Bath both only 8 miles away, where there are main line train services to London Paddington (60 & 75 minutes). Two miles away the village of Marshfield offers amenities such as pimary school, doctors surgery, public houses, shop, post office and butchers.

There are many good schools in the area, primary schools at Yatton Keynell, Acton Turville and a choice of excellent secondary schools in Chippenham or Bath. There are many well known independent schools in Grittleton, Bath, Westonbirt, Marlborough and Calne.

Overall this desirable hamlet enjoys the best of both peaceful country living along with the easy of modern day family life.

Description

This charming family home is situated in the idyllic hamlet of Mountain Bower enjoying the delights of country living but conveniently located for ease of living (A420 1 mile approx. and junction 18 M4 just over 4 miles approx.). Built in a mix of local stone and smooth rendering this former farmhouse enjoys generous garden and grounds of 1.7 acres as well as a private setting. The accommodation is arranged conveniently over two floors and amounts to just over 2,400 sq ft in total.

The property enjoys a welcoming entrance hall/boot room set up for country living with a large canopy porch outside and hard wearing tiled floor. The principle reception room is a large wrap around sitting room which comes complete with a feature fireplace and inset wood burner and direct access via double doors to the rear patio and gardens. There is a dining room with views to the front and over your paddock and the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen/diner. The kitchen comes complete with a feature Aga and opens out into a family dining area with once more easy access to the rear garden via French doors. On a practical level there is a cloakroom/W.C as well as a spacious utility room.

To the first floor are the bedrooms, which comprise of a principle suite complete with storage options and its own shower room. There are four further bedrooms and a family shower room. All the bedrooms enjoy open views across the grounds and gardens of the property and the gorgeous countryside beyond.

Outside
Approached off a long shared driveway this charming family home is located at the very end where there is a large private parking/turning area. This in turn leads to two separate garages. Along with the garages are former animal sheds in good condition offering great storage options or potential workshops/creative spaces. The grounds amount to 1.7 acres in total with approximately 1.1 acres as a paddock located to the front adjoining surrounding countryside. There is a pretty front garden with picket gate and pathway leading up to the home. The rear garden is laid predominantly to lawn and is well established with shrubs and trees affording protection and privacy. There is a large patio leading off the back of the home ideal for al fresco dining. There are established flower beds adding a touch of colour. The gardens are private and enclosed by hedging and stone walling making ideal for families and pets.

Overall this delightful country home is waiting to be discovered and enjoyed by those with a love of the countryside.

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