The Old School School Lane, Castle Eaton SN6 6LF a Charming Former Victorian School in the Heart of the Village
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The Old School School Lane, Castle Eaton SN6 6LF A charming former Victorian School in the heart of the village. 4 2 3 Cricklade 3 miles, Cirencester 9 miles, Swindon mainline station 6 miles (London Paddington 55 minutes), M4 (Junction 15) 8 miles. (Distances and times approximate) The Property A former Victorian School which has been converted to create a flexible well-proportioned family home in the heart of the village. Approached from a large driveway the house leads into a welcoming reception hall with French limestone floor which leads into a good sized sitting room with dual aspect and a traditional brick fire place with stone hearth. The reception hall also leads to a large dining room which has a traditional stone fireplace and hearth. This room in turn leads into the kitchen. The kitchen has a variety of floor and wall mounted units two of which conceal a gas fired combi boiler and a block salt water softener. The dishwasher is integrated into the unit as is the electric fan assisted oven and hob. Fridge/freezer, washing machine and drier are recessed. This leads into a light and spacious family room which enjoys views to the garden and houses a cloakroom. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms in total, one of which is en suite. The three remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom. There is a shower over the bath. The house also has views over open fields to the rear of the property. Local Authority: Swindon Borough Council Gardens and Grounds The garden was created at the time of property conversion and has well established hedges of mixed species specifically chosen for their location. Similarly, the trees and shrubs are well established and work well with the hedges and lawns. Approximate Area = 170.5 sq m / 1835 sq ft There is a detached outbuilding which provides great storage Including Limited Use Area (14.6 sq m / 157 sq ft) for the garden and is complete with electric and water services. Outbuilding = 26.9 sq m / 289 sq ft Subject to consent, this could be converted to something ancillary Total = 197.4 sq m / 2124 sq ft to the main house. There is a large driveway with ample parking for several cars to the front of the property. Dn Location = Reduced head height below 1.5m Bedroom Castle Eaton is a small rural village in North Wiltshire, close to 4.87 x 2.72 Bedroom 16'0 x 8'11 the boundary with Gloucestershire. The village itself has a Parish 4.68 x 2.72 15'4 x 8'11 Church and an historic pub the Red Lion, noted for the fact that it is the first pub on the banks of the River Thames. The A419 dual Bedroom / Study carriageway, which with the A417 bypasses Cirencester and links 2.64 x 2.29 8'8 x 7'6 the M4 and M5 motorways, is only about two miles to the west of The Old School and provides quick access to fast roads. The Bedroom nearest shops can be found at Cricklade about 3 miles away, 3.53 x 2.08 11'7 x 6'10 where there are also both state primary and secondary schools. Prior Park preparatory school can also be found in Cricklade. More comprehensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities First Floor can be found in the larger commercial centres of Cirencester and Swindon approximately 9 miles and 6 miles away respectively. There is a mainline railway station in Swindon with regular intercity Up Kitchen trains to London Paddington taking approximately 55 minutes. The Dining Room Family Room 4.88 x 2.78 Entrance Hall 4.87 x 3.45 4.26 x 3.03 M4 motorway (Junction 15) lies just to the south of Swindon and 16'0 x 9'1 4.85 x 3.07 16'0 x 11'4 14'0 x 9'11 15'11 x 10'1 provides access to Bristol about 40 miles to the west and London about 85 miles to the east. Sitting Room Direction 5.49 x 4.22 18'0 x 13'10 IN From Cirencester take the A419 south towards Swindon. After 4.67 x 2.85 4.67 x 2.85 about 8 miles, immediately after the Cricklade turning, turn left – 15'4 x 9'4 15'4 x 9'4 signposted to Castle Eaton. Continue on this minor public road for about 2 miles until reaching the village. Keep straight and you will Outbuilding go past some bungalows on your left and a children’s play area on Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) the right. The property will be on your right. Knight Frank I would be delighted to tell you more. Cirencester Office Harry Bethell One Market Place 01285 659771 Cirencester, GL7 2PE [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( **information **) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. 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