The Old Chapel, Garsdon

£425,000

Guide price

A rare opportunity to purchase a most attractive and interesting conversion of a former chapel located in an idyllic and tranquil rural setting, enjoying stunning uninterrupted views from the front over surrounding countryside. The property has been sympathetically restored over recent years to provide a spacious and comfortable home retaining a wealth of inherent character and charm including a number of unique features. The ground floor compries an entrance vestibule with double doors opening into magnificent open plan living space with a vaulted and beamed ceiling, wood burning stove and polished oak floors. A door from the sitting room opens into a spacious kitchen/dining room with a separate utility room and cloakroom. The first floor boats an impressive mezzanine landing, this space could easily be utilised as a second bedroom. There is a further double bedroom with en suite shower cubicle and a family bathroom on the first floor. Externally the rear garden has been landscaped for ease of maintenance with a large flagstone patio extending to the full width of the chapel. Steps lead down to a further gravelled area bordered by attractive dry stone walled beds and the garden is enclosed by a fenced boundary. The gravelled driveway to the front provides parking for two cars.

SITUATION

Garsdon is a small, picturesque and desirable hamlet situated about three miles east of Malmesbury with a pretty church and this rural community is a delightful mix of villages houses, ancient farms and beautiful open countryside. The larger villages of Charlton and Lea have amenities that include an excellent village school and two popular public houses. Malmesbury is a perfect blend of old and new; narrow medieval streets, ancient monuments and historic gems are complimented by modern shopping and quaint boutiques. This thriving, pretty market town offers a wealth of buildings of architectural interest including the ancient Abbey, whilst also having a wide range of shops, services, schooling and leisure facilities. There are good public transport services and road access to the larger towns of Cirencester, Chippenham, Bath and Swindon with junction 17 of the M4 just 5 miles south of Malmesbury. High speed trains from Chippenham (10 miles) and Kemble (5 miles)link with London Paddington in an hour.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Council Tax Band: D

Mains water, electricity and oil fired central heating. Klargester Shared Sewage Treament Plant with neighbouring property last emptied and inspected 01/07/24.