8 LONG STREET
DEVIZES, SN10 1NJ
8 LONG STREET GUIDE PRICE £740,000 FREEHOLD Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1NJ
‘An elegant Grade II* listed Georgian Town House with a delightful garden and parking’
M4 Junction 16 approximately 17 Miles
Approximately 15 Miles to A303
Approximately 11 Miles to Chippenham with Railway links to London Paddington (approximately 1 hour)
Grade II* Listed Georgian Town House Three Main Floors Three Room Cellar Attic Room with Roof Terrace Three Ground Floor Reception Rooms Kitchen with AGA Garden Room Utility Room First Floor Drawing Room Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Beautiful Garden Secure Off Street Parking
Situation
Located in one of the most prestigious streets of Devizes, a historic market town with an attractive predominantly Georgian market square. The town offers an excellent range of amenities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, a cinema, museum, leisure centre and a thriving weekly market and farmers market and well regarded schools. Private schools in the locality include Dauntseys School (day and boarding) Marlborough College and St. Marys, Calne. Devizes lies on the western edge of the North Wessex Downs. The unspoilt nature of the surrounding countryside makes it ideal for walking, riding and other country pursuits and there is excellent dog walking nearby in the local Drews Pond Woods. Junction 16 of the M4 motorway is about 17 miles to the north with the M3 motorway via the A303 to the south. Rail service to London Paddington (approximately 1 hour) from Chippenham station, approximately 12 miles or Pewsey. Local buses run to Swindon, Salisbury and Bath. The Property
This handsome Georgian Town House was built by Samuel Powell in the early 1700’s and is of such architectural interest that a book has been written about the house which tells the story of one of the most important eighteenth century houses in the medieval Wiltshire town of Devizes, illustrating its architectural details, fixtures and fittings, including, stonework, woodwork, plasterwork and decoration. The property has evolved gracefully during the intervening years into a very comfortable and versatile home whilst retaining immense character. The principal accommodation is arranged over three main floors in addition to a large cellar and an attic room with a roof terrace enjoying commanding views across the town and nearby castle. On the ground floor there is a sitting room, a snug and a kitchen/dining room complete with an AGA. The kitchen is served by a useful utility room and leads through to a wonderful garden room. Upstairs, the elegant first floor drawing room runs the full width of the house and is a particular feature enjoying excellent natural light from the large sash windows and tall ceilings. There is a double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and three further bedrooms and a Jack and Jill /en-suite bathroom on the second floor. Overall, the house has a lovely atmosphere and justifies its reputation as one of the finest period houses in the Town.
Outside
The enclosed walled garden is beautifully tended and lies to the rear of the property with a gravelled area providing parking for several cars, accessed by remote controlled gates. Brick steps lead to the garden which is laid to lawn with many features including well stocked herbaceous borders, fruit trees and several seating areas. A rose arch leads to a further lawn and a kitchen garden with raised bed and soft fruit.
Total Area: aprrox. 375.1sq metres (4037.5 sq. feet)
This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only, area, measurements and distances given are approximate. Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves as to precise dimensions, Plan produced using PlanUp.
Services
To be confirmed. 01488 686867 www.russell-marshall.co.uk 19 High Street Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NL