The City, Bishopstone, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6
£450,000
Guide price
Guide price
Bedrooms: 2
An exceptional home in a tranquil and private location, effortlessly combining all the character of a Grade II listed thatched cottage with the convenience of modern day living, with stunning gardens and a work from home office.
A truly exceptional home which is beautifully presented both inside and out and combines all the character of a Grade II listed thatched cottage, with the convenience of a modern-day living. Situated in a charming position in the centre of Bishopstone along a footpath (The City), Mace's Cottage has wonderful private garden, ample living space and benefits home office in the garden.
The accommodation comprises a kitchen/breakfast room which is bright with vaulted ceilings and French doors leading into the garden. This is fitted with a range of Shaker -style units under granite work surfaces and has an integrated dishwasher, oven and hob. There is a separate useful utility cupboard and a seperate walk-in larder. From here sits a spacious entrance hall / dining room with further storage and stairs to the first floor. Completing th e downstairs accommodation is a cosy sitting room which has an expansive inglenook with multi-fuel burning stove and a lovely outlook over the garden.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, wooden floorboards, and exposed beams. They are serviced by a fabulous newly renovated bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and toilet.
Outside, the stunning garden has a large patio area which is private and ideal for entertaining and soaking up the summer sun. The lawn is reached through an archway and is bordered by mature shrubs and trees, a wildflower garden and fruit trees. There is a greenhouse, shed and summerhouse which is currently being utilised as a work from home office.
Bishopstone is a picturesque village located about six miles east of Swindon and just west of the county border with Oxfordshire. It has a thriving village pub, The Royal Oak, which features in the Good Food Guide. There are a large number of thatched cottages centred around a pretty mill pond, and the village is often used as a base for walkers with excellent access to the Ridgeway National Trail.
The nearby market towns of Faringdon (c. 8 miles) and Wantage (c. 11 miles) provide a good selection of independent and high street stores. The village of Shrivenham (c. 3.5 miles) boasts a doctors' surgery, two supermarkets, a florist, delicatessen and general store.
There is an excellent primary school in the village and most secondary school children attend the Ridgeway School in Wroughton.
Swindon (c. 7.5 miles) gives access to the M4 and a main line railway station for Bristol and London. Oxford (c. 28 miles) has access to the M40.
A truly exceptional home which is beautifully presented both inside and out and combines all the character of a Grade II listed thatched cottage, with the convenience of a modern-day living. Situated in a charming position in the centre of Bishopstone along a footpath (The City), Mace's Cottage has wonderful private garden, ample living space and benefits home office in the garden.
The accommodation comprises a kitchen/breakfast room which is bright with vaulted ceilings and French doors leading into the garden. This is fitted with a range of Shaker -style units under granite work surfaces and has an integrated dishwasher, oven and hob. There is a separate useful utility cupboard and a seperate walk-in larder. From here sits a spacious entrance hall / dining room with further storage and stairs to the first floor. Completing th e downstairs accommodation is a cosy sitting room which has an expansive inglenook with multi-fuel burning stove and a lovely outlook over the garden.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, wooden floorboards, and exposed beams. They are serviced by a fabulous newly renovated bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and toilet.
Outside, the stunning garden has a large patio area which is private and ideal for entertaining and soaking up the summer sun. The lawn is reached through an archway and is bordered by mature shrubs and trees, a wildflower garden and fruit trees. There is a greenhouse, shed and summerhouse which is currently being utilised as a work from home office.
Bishopstone is a picturesque village located about six miles east of Swindon and just west of the county border with Oxfordshire. It has a thriving village pub, The Royal Oak, which features in the Good Food Guide. There are a large number of thatched cottages centred around a pretty mill pond, and the village is often used as a base for walkers with excellent access to the Ridgeway National Trail.
The nearby market towns of Faringdon (c. 8 miles) and Wantage (c. 11 miles) provide a good selection of independent and high street stores. The village of Shrivenham (c. 3.5 miles) boasts a doctors' surgery, two supermarkets, a florist, delicatessen and general store.
There is an excellent primary school in the village and most secondary school children attend the Ridgeway School in Wroughton.
Swindon (c. 7.5 miles) gives access to the M4 and a main line railway station for Bristol and London. Oxford (c. 28 miles) has access to the M40.
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