Monks Lane, Corsham, SN13

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On the property market for the first time in 35 years, this is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a lovingly cared for & improved Grade II Listed period family home with an abundance of charm and character, along with fantastic gardens bordering stunning countryside.

With origins as far back as c.1660, and with a latter Victorian extension, this handsome stone cottage has a Stonesfield slate roof and sits gable end onto this pretty country lane. Period features include exposed beams, stone fireplaces and some mullion windows. Balancing the character and charm, the property offers spacious modern accommodation with three double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor; double aspect sitting room with open fireplace opens onto the garden, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, separate study area off the hall & downstairs WC. There is oil fired central heating throughout the property.

Externally, the gardens are impressively large for this type of cottage, and enjoy far reaching views over the adjoining rolling landscape. The rear gardens are principally south-west facing with lawns and an impressive array of established trees and shrubs, and a host of areas to enjoy the sun or take a rest in the shade. There is also a stone bothy & roofless privy (with slate tiles still on-site) which could be restored to provide further storage or living space. Planning permission was previously granted for a garage which would provide off-street parking, and this could be easily re-applied for.

Corsham is a historic market town on the southwestern edge of the Cotswolds, just off the A4 national route, which was formerly the main turnpike road from London to Bristol, between Bath and Chippenham.

It offers an excellent range of amenities including primary schools, a secondary school, Springfield community campus which includes a library and a sports centre with swimming pool. The Pound Arts Centre is the hub of Corsham's creative & culture offerings, with three annual seasons of professional performances, film, participatory arts events and exhibitions. The picturesque high street has a variety of independent shops, galleries, cafes & public houses, and contains several notable historic buildings, such as the stately home of Corsham Court with its stunning parkland. More comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in the World Heritage City of Bath (c. 9 miles), which has a mainline railway station with fast access to London Paddington as does nearby Chippenham (c. 4miles). Junctions 16 and 17 of the M4 motorway are within easy reach, providing an ideal commuting distance to Bristol, Swindon and London.

Corsham was historically a centre for agriculture and later the wool industry and remains a focus for quarrying Bath stone. It is also home to a major administrative and manufacturing centre for the Ministry of Defence, with numerous establishments both above ground and in the old quarry tunnels.

The town enjoys a frequent role in the film industry, with its picturesque high street providing an ideal location for many major film and television productions, and with a thriving weekly market, and Corsham Court's resident peacocks wandering the streets, it is a wonderful town to make your home.