WATERSMEET WEST KINGTON, SN14 watersmeet WEST KINGTON, SN14 A Grade II listed detached four bedroom home, with charming character features and a contemporary edge. Ground Floor Living Room • Dining Room •Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility/Laundry Room • Cloakroom First Floor 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms Second Floor Double Bedroom • Mezzanine Area Gardens and Grounds Gardens • Garage • Parking In all approximately 0.23 of an acre M4 (Junction 18) 3 miles • Marshfield 4 miles • Chippenham 9 miles Bath 10 miles • Tetbury 13.5 miles • Bristol 17.5 miles (All distances approximate) SITUATION The property is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of West Kington, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Badminton Estate. It is a highly desirable Cotswold village due to the sought after combination of having superb communications links whilst remaining rural, peaceful and undisturbed. The village comprises a hamlet and a church but there is a thriving community and excellent pubs, village shops and schools nearby in Acton Turville and Marshfield. Chippenham provides a comprehensive range of shopping facilities meeting all day to day needs, whilst the City of Bath, a cultural hub in the region provides first class shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities. The property is well placed for commuting with easy access to both Junction 17 and Junction 18 of the M4 which link to London and the wider national motorway network. High speed rail links are available from Bath Spa and Chippenham stations to London Paddington at a journey time from 75 minutes. Bristol Airport (25 miles) provides a wide range of national and international flights. There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Badminton, Sheldon School in Chippenham, St Mary’s Calne, Dauntsey’s, Stonar, in addition to those in Bath. THE HOUSE Watersmeet dates back to 1824 when it was originally two cottages. The house retains the original reception rooms with wonderful period features such as large open fireplaces, flagstone flooring and beamed ceilings. On the ground floor flowing right is the dining room with feature fireplace, the kitchen/breakfast room with AGA and a useful pantry, utility/laundry room and a cloakroom. Flowing left is the living room with stylish woodburner and double doors leading out to a charming terrace, from here is a the study. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, all with delightful views of the brook; there is also a single bedroom on this level. On the second floor is the fourth bedroom with a separate mezzanine living area, enjoying views across the fields behind the house. GARDENS AND GROUNDS There are a variety of terraces to enjoy alfresco entertaining, in addition to lawned areas bordered by a wealth of mature flowers, shrubs and trees including a magnificent India Bean tree. The house also benefits from a lawned area to the front with steps leading down to the meandering brook and delightful waterfall. There is a cotswold stone garage (which has the potential to be converted to a studio or office. subject to the necessary consents), in addition to two separate parking areas providing ample parking for several cars. POSTCODE SN14 7JH DIRECTIONS From Bath head east onto the London Road (A4) and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A46 to Stroud. Follow the road for a couple of miles then at the roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted Marshfi eld/ Chippenham (A420). After about 2.5 miles turn left onto Tormarton Road. Follow the road for a couple of miles, over a little bridge and as the hill rises take the right hand turn to West Kington. Follow Drifton Hill into the village, Watersmeet is the first house on your left. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. METHOD OF SALE The freehold of Watersmeet is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. LOCAL AUTHORITY Wiltshire Council - wiltshire.gov.uk COUNCIL TAX Band F VIEWINGS Strictly by prior appointment with the agent. watersmeet West Kington, SN14 Watersmeet, APPROXIMATEDrifton GROSS Hill, INTERNAL FLOOR AREA West(No Kington, less than) 232Chippenham, sq.m (2,499 SN14 sq.ft) 7JH Approx. Gross Internal Area 2499 SqGarage Ft - 232 Sq M (No less than) 18 sq.m (200 sq.ft) Garage Bedroom 3 Approx. Gross Internal Area 3.15 x 2.74m 10'4'' x 9' 200 Sq Ft - 18 Sq M Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 4.32 x 4.27m 4.52 x 3.76m 4.44 x 4.37m 4.32 x 4.27m 14'2'' x 14' 14'10'' x 12'4'' 14'7'' x 14'4'' 14'2'' x 14' First Floor Second Floor B Shed Utility Room 5.05 x 1.83m 16'7'' x 6' Pantry Garage 4.88 x 3.78m 16' x 12'5'' Living Dining Kitchen/ Room Breakfast Study 7.01 x 4.62m Room Room 3.78 x 2.95m watersmeet4.42 x 4.27m 23' x 15'2'' 4.32 x 4.27m watersmeet12'5'' x 9'8'' 14'6'' x 14' West Kington,14'2'' SN14 x 14' West Kington, SN14 Watersmeet, Watersmeet, Living Area/Reception APPROXIMATEDrifton GROSS Hill, INTERNAL FLOOR AREA APPROXIMATEDrifton GROSS Hill, INTERNAL FLOOR AREA (No less than) (No less than) West Kington, West Kington, Kitchen/Utility 232Chippenham, sq.m (2,499 SN14 sq.ft) 7JH 232 sq.m (2,499 sq.ft) Ground Floor Chippenham, SN14 7JH Approx. Gross Internal Area Bedroom/Dressing Room watersmeetApprox. Gross Internal Area 2499 SqGarage Ft - 232 Sq M 2499 SqGarage Ft - 232 Sq M (No less than) (No less than) Bathroom/WC 18 sq.m (200 sq.ft) 01225 325 999 West18 sq.m Kington, (200 sq.ft) SN14 Garage Bedroom 3 4 Wood Street, Queen Square Garage Vaults/Storage © Capture Property Marketing 2017. Drawn to RICS guidelines. Watersmeet, Bedroom 3 Important Notice: ThisApprox. plan is Gross not to Internalscale (unless Area specifi ed), is for guidance3.15 x 2.74m only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Bath BA1 2JQ APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3.15 x 2.74m All measurements and areas are approximate only (and have been prepared10'4'' inxAll 9' accordance Measurements arewith approximate the current and should edition not be of relied the on RICS as a statementCode of of fact. Approx. GrossDrifton Internal Hill, Area 200 Sq Ft - 18 Sq M Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale. Terrace/Outside Space 10'4'' x 9' Measuring Practice). Please read the Important Notice on the last page of text of the particulars. © Capture Property Marketing 2017. [email protected] 200 Sq FtWest - (No18 Kington, Sq less M than) 232Chippenham, sq.m (2,499 SN14 sq.ft) 7JH Approx. Gross Internal Area 2499 SqGarage Ft - 232 Sq M (No less than) 18 sq.m (200 sq.ft) Bedroom 4 Garage Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 1 4.32 x 4.27m 3.15 x 2.74m Bedroom 1 Approx. Gross InternalBedroom Area 2 4.32 x 4.27m 4.44 x 4.37m 4.32 x 4.27m 14'2'' x 14' 10'4'' x 9' 4.44 x 4.37m 4.52 x 3.76m 200 Sq Ft - 184.52 Sq M x 3.76m 14'10'' x 12'4'' 4.32 x 4.27m 14'2'' x 14' 14'7'' x 14'4'' 14'2'' x 14' 14'10'' x 12'4'' 14'7'' x 14'4'' 14'2'' x 14' Bedroom 4 Second Floor Bedroom 1 First Floor4.32 x 4.27m Bedroom 2 First Floor Second Floor 4.52 x 3.76m 4.44 x 4.37m 4.32 x 4.27m 14'2'' x 14' 14'10'' x 12'4'' 14'7'' x 14'4'' 14'2'' x 14' B B Shed Utility Shed Utility Room Room 5.05 x 1.83m First Floor 5.05 x 1.83mSecond Floor 16'7'' x 6' 16'7'' x 6' Pantry Pantry Garage Garage 4.88 x 3.78m 4.88 x 3.78m 16' x 12'5'' B Shed Utility 16' x 12'5'' Room Living Kitchen/ Living 5.05 x 1.83m Dining Dining Kitchen/ Room Breakfast Room Breakfast Study 7.0116'7'' x 4.62m x 6' Room Room Room Pantry 4.42 x 4.27m Study 7.01 x 4.62m Room 3.78 x 2.95m 23' x 15'2'' 4.32 x 4.27m 3.78 x 2.95m 23' x 15'2'' 4.32 x 4.27m 4.42 x 4.27m 12'5'' x 9'8'' 14'2''Garage x 14' 14'6'' x 14' 12'5'' x 9'8'' 14'2'' x 14' 14'6'' x 14' 4.88 x 3.78m 16' x 12'5'' Living Living Area/Reception Dining Kitchen/ Living Area/Reception Room Breakfast Study Room Room 7.01 x 4.62m Kitchen/Utility 3.78 x 2.95m 23' x 15'2'' 4.32 x 4.27m 4.42 x 4.27m Kitchen/Utility 12'5'' x 9'8'' 14'2'' x 14' 14'6'' x 14' Ground Floor Ground Floor Bedroom/Dressing Room Bedroom/Dressing Room Bathroom/WC 01225 325 999 Bathroom/WCLiving Area/Reception 01225 325 999 4 Wood Street, Queen Square Vaults/Storage Important Notice: This plan is not to scale (unless specifi ed), is4 Woodfor guidance Street, only Queen and Square must not© Capture be relied Property upon Marketing as a 2017.statement Drawn to ofRICS fact.