Finch House, Charlton, SN16

A detached period home (2131 sq ft) in a semi-rural location surrounded by open countryside.

4 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, 3 reception rooms, large galleried hall,
kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom. Double garage, ample parking,
landscaped gardens, country views. In all about 0.4 of an acre.

The Property

Built in the early 1900s, Finch House was substantially enlarged about thirty years ago and now provides excellent family accommodation arranged over two floors. While the postal address is Charlton, the house is some distance from the village in a semi-rural location, and is therefore ideal for those seeking some peace and quiet in the country. The property benefits from excellent fenestration with six rooms enjoying windows on two elevations. There are five fireplaces in the house, good ceiling heights, some with ornate coving. The current owners have landscaped the grounds which are a delightful feature of the property and extend to 0.4 of an acre. All windows and doors have recently been replaced with double glazed UPVC units and a new external oil fired boiler has been installed.

The Accommodation

There is a bonnet over the double entrance doors that lead into the impressive galleried hall, which is a room in itself. There is a cloakroom at the rear, and to the left, is the large dual aspect dining room with a fireplace. Leading off is a study, again with a fireplace and built-in cupboards. The almost square dual aspect sitting room overlooks the main area of garden and has a fitted log burner. The kitchen/breakfast room gets the morning sun and has a good range of units as well as an Everhot range cooker and a utility room at the rear. The large galleried landing has windows both sides and gives the house a light and airy feel. There is a ladder for access to the loft and a built-in airing cupboard. The dual aspect master bedroom has one wall of built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. The other three bedrooms are all doubles, the two in the original house having fireplace grates, while the guest bedroom is again dual aspect with a built-in wardrobe. The family bathroom has been refitted with a large shower.

Outside

A five bar gate leads to a drive with ample parking adjacent to the double garage 5.40 x 5.40 (17'9 x 17'9 ) which has power, light and a boarded loft space. Behind the garage is a wooden shed and the oil tank. The gardens lie mainly to the west of the house and have been meticulously laid out by the current owners. There is a large raised pond with newts and lilies together with mature borders, trees and shrubs.

General

Mains water and electricity are connected. Private Klargester sewage treatment plant behind the garage. An external oil fired boiler provides central heating and hot water. Council Tax Band G - ?3,670.90 payable for 2024/25. EPC rating band E - 46.

Location

Charlton has a popular pub/restaurant, The Horse & Groom and a 12th Century Church. The village adjoins the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire's Estate, Charlton Park, which hosts the annual WOMAD festival. The neighbouring town of Malmesbury caters for everyday shopping requirements, and includes a Waitrose. Meanwhile the cosmopolitan centres of Cirencester, Bath and Cheltenham are all within a 28 mile radius. The M4, provides excellent access to the areas major employment centres and Kemble railway station, 7 miles distant, links to Paddington in around 75 minutes. The active village community centres around the busy Village Hall, which has a large adjacent playing field including the village cricket pitch.

Directions

From Malmesbury head east towards Royal Wootton Bassett on the B4042. Continue past the Little Somerford turning, take the next left and continue straight through Cleverton. At the T junction bear left and the house will be found after about quarter of a mile on your left, the first property in Park Lane.