The Gables 25 High Street Steeple Ashton BA14 6EU Property Features A beautiful home in the heart of Steeple Ashton with scope for modernisation, extension and improvement, set in 0.5 acres of mature and well stocked gardens. 5 bedrooms Detached Central village location 3 reception rooms Generous garden 2 garage and driveway Tenure: Freehold Guide Price 900,000
Accommodation Ground Floor E n t r a n c e P o r c h being covered and vaulted with courtesy lighting, part glazed wooden front door leading to:reception Hall with wooden panelled doors leading to Drawing Room, Dining Room, Cloakroom, obscured glazed door to kitchen, built-in shelving and cupboards, wall lights, single panelled radiator, front leaded light wooden mullion window. D r a w i n g R o o m being L-shaped with front and rear aspect windows overlooking the lawns and parking in front and the patio and superb garden to the rear, unusual double sided stone fireplace, double panelled radiator, single panelled radiator, wall lights, recessed shelving and cupboards. C l o a k r o o m with low flush WC, side aspect frosted window, wall mounted wash hand basin, single panelled radiator, hanging space. D i n i n g R o o m with front aspect leaded light stained glass wooden mullioned window, double panelled radiator, wall mounted dado rail, serving hatch to kitchen, wooden panelled door to:secondary Hall with stairs rising to first floor, wooden door to sitting room, door to rear lobby. Sittin Sitti ng g R o o m being triple aspect to front side and rear with leaded light windows, single panelled radiator, wall lights, cupboard, stone fireplace. Kitchen with range of floor and wall mounted units, work surface areas, space for upright oven, single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer, breakfast area, rear and side aspect windows, door to patio and superb walled garden beyond, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, space and plumbing for dishwasher. R e a r L o b b y with vinyl flooring, side external door, door to utility room and wine store. U t i l i t y R o o m with vinyl flooring, side and rear aspect windows, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, double panelled radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, strip lighting, tiled walls, various shelving and cupboards, single bowl sink. First Floor Landing with access to bedrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and bathroom 1 and 2, linen cupboard, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, access to loft space, double panelled radiator, large built-in double cupboard. B e d r o o m 1 being dual aspect to front and rear with built-in triple wardrobe, double panelled radiator. B e d r o o m 2 with front aspect leaded light wooden framed window, double panelled radiator. B e d r o o m 3 being dual aspect to side and rear with wooden framed windows, double panelled radiator. B e d r o o m 4 being dual aspect to side and rear with double panelled radiator. B e d r o o m 5 being dual aspect to front and side with leaded light windows, double panelled radiator. B a t h r o o m with low flush WC, panelled bath, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard below, part tiled walls, shaver light, shaver point, rear aspect obscure window, single panelled radiator. S h o w e r R o o m with low flush WC, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard below, shaver point, shaver light, 1½ width walk-in corner shower cubicle with wall mounted Mira shower unit, part tiled walls vinyl flooring, wall mounted electric bar heater, single panelled radiator, front aspect leaded light window. Externally The property is set behind an original red brick wall with wrought iron, double opening pillared gates leading to a shingled driveway with turning circle and leading to the 2 adjacent single garages. Pathways lead to the front door and to the side of the property. The front garden is predominantly laid to level lawn with mature shrub and flower borders, pond and enclosed by mature hedgerow and red brick wall. Accessed from the rear garden but to the front of the property there is an additional are with lawn, vegetable beds, fruit trees and a shielded oil tank. The delightful rear garden is well enclosed by original red brick walling and comprises beautifully manicured lawn, areas of patios with pathways leading through well stocked and tended flower borders, further pond, mature yew, laurel and fruit trees and a wild garden area with flower meadow.
Situation The Gables is situated in a central position within the picturesque village of Steeple Ashton. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and conveniently placed, within 10 miles of many of Wiltshire s market towns including; Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Devizes, Westbury and Warminster, providing a variety of amenities, shopping facilities and railway stations. The village itself has a shop and cafe supplying local produce and staffed by volunteers from the community, weekly Post Office facilities and The Longs Arms public house which has an excellent reputation for both food and hospitality. There are many period buildings within the village, notably the Norman church, St Marys which dominates the skyline. The World Heritage City of Bath lies approximately 15 miles distant and provides a full range of amenities and cultural interests including the Theatre Royal, Thermae Spa and numerous museums. Description The Gables is a generously proportioned detached house set off the High Street and accessed through gates behind a characterful red brick, low wall. The driveway sweeps past the garages, house and gardens then looping out through the gates. The house (originally two properties) has an ample reception hall leading to the drawing room, cloakroom, kitchen and dining room. The drawing room has a dual aspect with an attractive view over the rear garden and a stone fireplace bisecting the room. The dining room leads to the kitchen via an inner lobby and in turn to the sitting room. The kitchen/breakfast room also enjoys the view over the garden and has ample space for dining. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms plus a bathroom and separate shower room. The house has a versatile layout with retained features and older extensions but could be extended and improved further. The gardens surround the house and are predominantly lawned with a vast array of planting plus ponds and sunny seating areas. The rear garden itself has a stunning and original red brick wall feature and also leads to a fertile and well tended vegetable garden. General Information Services: We are advised that all mains services are connected with the exception of gas Heating: Oil fired central heating Local Authority: Wiltshire Council Council Tax Band: Band G - 2,708.79 Important Notice: Cobb Farr, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 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 Cobb Farr have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.