Forge Cottage, Great Somerford, SN15

Charming detached period home (1753 sq ft) with extensive gardens, situated in the centre of this sought after village.

Master bedroom with en-suite, 3 further double bedrooms, family bathroom.
Porch, entrance hall, cloakroom, 3 receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, utility.
Gated driveway with ample parking, garage and workshop, former forge building.
Landscaped gardens front and rear.

The Property

Filled with character features throughout, this well-presented detached cottage has been thoughtfully extended and is enhanced by impressive gardens to front and rear extending to about of an acre. A useful porch opens to the entrance hall with a stylish tiled floor, leading to the sitting room with multi-fuel stove and stone fireplace. A dual aspect drawing room leads to the light filled dining room. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom, well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room and good sized utility. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and built-in storage, 3 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.The rear garden is a true sanctuary - a paved terrace leads to landscaped, lawned areas bordered by abundant planting designed to attract and support wildlife. Sheltered and private, the garden offers a variety of peaceful seating areas ideal for relaxing or entertaining.A gated driveway provides ample parking and leads to a garage and workshop. Raised flower beds surround a charming red brick outbuilding which is believed to be part of the former forge. This is currently used for storage but offers great potential for alternative use.

General

Mains water, electric and drainage are connected. The oil-fired boiler is in the utility room and supplies central heating and hot water. Wiltshire Council Band E - ?2805.29 for 2025/26. EPC rating E - 50.

Great Somerford

The village has a thriving community and benefits from an excellent village shop/post office, public house and an Ofsted rated Good primary school and pre-school. There is a 'High Performing Academy' in nearby Malmesbury for secondary education. There is an excellent pub in the neighbouring village of Little Somerford, plus a wide range of shops in nearby Malmesbury. There are good road communications to the regional employment centres of Bristol, Swindon, Reading and London via the M4 motorway network. Frequent main line rail services to Paddington operate from Swindon, Chippenham and Kemble. The nearest airport is at Bristol and London Heathrow is within easy reach along the M4.

Directions to SN15 5JG

From Malmesbury head east on the B4042 towards Brinkworth. Turn off right signposted to Little Somerford and at the bottom of the hill bear right to Great Somerford. Continue over the river bridge, into the village and past the War Memorial. The driveway to the property is on your right, shortly before the crossroads.