The Old Rectory 22 , , SN15 4SQ The Old Rectory 22 Draycot Cerne, Chippenham, SN15 4SQ

An impressive former Rectory with separate two bedroom cottage and gardens extending to approximately 1.7 acres

Entrance Hall • Drawing Room, • Dining Room • Sitting Room • Study Kitchen Breakfast Room • Boot Room • Utility Room • Butlers Room

Master Bedroom with en suite Shower Room • Guest Bedroom with en suite Bathroom • 5 further bedrooms • Shower Room

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EPC (The Old Rectory) - F • EPC (The Annexe) - D

Main House Built in the late 19th century, The Old Rectory has been subject to a complete restoration programme in recent years, with great care taken to retain the original period features including ornamental cornices and ceiling roses, working shutters and exceptional fi replaces with cast iron grates.

The accommodation is generous with good ceiling heights. A fi ne entrance hall off ers access to the well-proportioned reception rooms, including a dining room, drawing room (with French doors to the gardens), sitting room, study and kitchen/ breakfast room with 4-oven Aga. Large windows provide good levels of natural light throughout. A utility room, boot room, butler’s room and cloakroom complete the ground fl oor accommodation.

The fi rst fl oor off ers four well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefi t from en suite bath or shower rooms. There are three further bedrooms on the second fl oor and a further shower room.

Annexe The property benefi ts from an independent 2-bedroom coach house with with a large, open plan kitchen/living room, 2 double bedrooms and a bath/shower room.

Outside The house sits well within beautifully tended gardens with extensive lawns, a sheltered terrace, and a wonderful thatched gazebo with heating and power, perfect for al fresco dining. There are good views from the house across the surrounding countryside and the gardens.

A gravelled drive leads up to the front of the house and round to the coach house situated within the grounds. There is a useful range of stone-built out buildings together with a double garage, arranged around a rear courtyard. In all, the gardens extend to approximately 1.7 acres. Situation The Old Rectory is situated in beautiful countryside on slightly rising ground with good views, particularly from the upper floors. Lying on the southern fringes of the Cotswolds, the area is noted for its pretty villages and unspoilt rural character. North is very commutable; communications are excellent with fast road access to Bristol, Swindon and Bath. There are main line rail services from the nearby market town of Chippenham, offering travel to London Paddington (journey time from 75 minutes). The area is well served with an excellent range of both state and private schools. A wide range of shopping facilities are available in Chippenham, Marlborough or Bath. Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage and enjoys a wealth of cultural, business and recreational facilities.

Directions From Chippenham proceed out of the town on the Langley Road (B4069) towards . Go past the turning for , round the sharp right hand bend and junction with B4122. The Old Rectory is on the right hand with wooden gates, just after a right turning for Lake Farm.

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