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Church Cottages Church Lane | Monkton Combe 4 CHURCH COTTAGES , CHURCH LANE , MONKTON COMBE , NR. BATH , BA2 7HB PRICE £440,000 Accommodation An attractive , two bedroom, mid-terrace period cottage located in the charming The village hosts the prestigious Monkton Combe independent boarding and and peaceful village of Monkton Combe on the outskirts of Bath. This stone-built day school. The village itself is nestled in the picturesque Midford Valley with property is beautifully presented throughout and has a private and level rear stunning surrounding countryside. The village also benefits from the very garden which enjoys wonderful views towards the Midford Valley. well-regarded Wheelwrights Arms Country Inn serving quality local food and drink. Location Monkton Combe is a pretty village located approximately 3 miles to the south east Bath city centre can be easily accessed via Combe Down or the A36 which of Bath and within a conservation area and the Cotswold AONB. provides a useful travel link to Warminster, Salisbury and the south east. There is a regular bus service to Bath city centre and Trowbridge. ● Characterful stone built period cottage ● Semi rural location ● Welcoming sitting room with log burner ● Dining room overlooking private mature rear garden ● Modern fitted garden ● Beautiful views over Midford Valley ● A wonderfully presented property throughout ● Close to a very well-regarded country inn ● No Onward Chain ● Unique opportunity to buy in this charming village nashandcobath.co.uk [email protected] 2 Princes Buildings, George Street, Bath BA1 2ED 01225 444 800 [email protected] nashandcobath.co.uk Nash & Co is a trading name of Nash & Co (Bath) Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales under registration number 09405604 with its registered office at Stoke Hill House, 10 Warminster Road, Limpley Stoke, Bath BA2 7GL. Agents Note: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute an offer of contract or p art thereof. For your information, the agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, so cannot verify they are in working order. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from the solicitor or surveyor. Please note that measurements are approximate only. W304 Ravensworth 01670 713330 .

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