Longdean, West Yatton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EX | Property for sale | Savills
2,565 sq ft(238.30 sq m)
Guide price £1,150,000(€1,311,243)

LongdeanWest Yatton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EX

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in November 2023
  • Idyllic country setting
  • Self contained 2 bedroom cottage
  • Pretty gardens and grounds
  • Large outbuilding
  • Further potential

A detached Grade II listed property complete with self contained cottage situated in an idyllic country hamlet on the edge of Castle Combe.

About this property

  • Nut Tree Cottage is a fine example of 2,565 sq ft Grade II listed period property. Formally four Weaver's cottages which now consist of a main house with a self-contained cottage to one end. The home boasts a number of period features, which consists of an original stone tiled roof, exposed beams, internal stone work, original stone fireplaces and leaded light stone mullion windows.

    The property is in need of modenisation and offers a huge degree of potential for anyone looking to take advantage of living in such a magical setting. The main house enjoys lateral living over two floors with a kitchen complete with electric Aga and sitting room with inset wood burner. To the first floor are the bedrooms with a family bathroom. There is also a ground floor shower/utility room.

    Outside
    The property is approached off quiet country lanes and is hidden up a gravel driveway off a no-through road. The property enjoys large gardens and grounds with an outstanding view of the Bybrook Valley and river, with approximately one acre of land, which are laid to lawn along with a small amount of woodland overlooking neighbouring fields. To the front is a large parking area with double open carport and access to a storage building attached to one end of the house. There is a pathway running up to the house as well as giving access to further out buildings. These comprise of rubble stone buildings in need of repair and a much larger timber and block building designed to house a large
    scale model railway. This offers great potential and possibility and is 732 sq ft in total.

    The gardens are well planted and enjoy a number of seating areas to enjoy the open views. Overall there is potential within the gardens as well as the house.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

This is such a wonderful setting and makes the most its views.

Matthew PeglerProperty agent

Local information

  • Long Dean is a pretty historic hamlet situated in glorious Wiltshire countryside on the edge of Castle Combe village and with easy access to picturesque walks.
  • Castle Combe is considered one of the prettiest villages in England. Often appearing as a backdrop for film and television, the harmonious mixture of Cotswold cottages and houses make this unspoilt village a desirable and special place.
  • The village offers two public houses, a village hall and The Manor House hotel and restaurant enjoying acclaim for its fine dining.
  • The Manor House Golf Club is highly regarded and there are many footpaths, bridleways and sporting opportunities available locally.
  • The nearby town of Chippenham offers mainline rail access to London (Paddington) as well as Junction 17 of the M4 motorway.
  • The Georgian city of Bath and regional centre of Bristol are to the west.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: G
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: E