The Gibb, Littleton Drew, Chippenham

£675,000

Guide price

A much improved and beautifully presented four/five bedroom detached cottage with generous mature gardens backing onto open countryside to the rear.

Situation

The Gibb is a small cluster of properties situated on the outskirts of Littleton Drew, midway between the historic picturesque villages of Castle Combe and Burton. The larger village of Yatton Keynell with its numerous amenities is c.3 miles and Chippenham c.7 miles with its mainline station and quality schools, Castle Combe benefits from the Manor House Hotel and championship standard golf course. M4 J.17 & 18 are both easily accessible providing swift links to Bristol and Swindon, whilst The Georgian city of Bath is c.20 minutes drive away.

Accommodation Comprising:

Canopied Porch

Solid oak arched front door to:

Reception Hall

Neville Johnson solid oak staircase and panelling and storage/coats cupboard. Solid oak flooring, skirtings, architrave and doors. Coving. Radiator. Multi glazed doors to Sitting Room and Kitchen/Dining Room.

Cloakroom

Obscure double glazed window to side with deep tiled sill. Radiator. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashbacks. High level WC with cast iron cistern. Tiled floor. Spotlights.

Sitting Room

Two double glazed windows to front. Double glazed sliding patio doors to rear. Large open fireplace with stone surround and hearth and oak beam. Radiator. Solid oak flooring and skirtings. Three wall light points.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Double glazed window to side and rear. Radiator. Tiled floor. Range of oak fronted drawer and cupboard base units and matching wall mounted cupboards with under unit lighting. Granite worksurfaces with matching upstands and undermounted twin bowl ceramic sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Built-in Neff induction hob with stainless steel extractor over. Built-in Neff eye level double oven. Integrated Neff dishwasher. Spotlights. Coving. Space for fridge/freezer. Telephone point Solid oak door to:

Utility Room

Upvc double glazed window and door to rear. Tiled flooring. Cupboard base unit. Rolled edge worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks and inset circular stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Door to:

Annex Bedroom

Double glazed window to front. Radiator. Coving. Door to:

En-suite Shower Room

Fully tiled shower cubicle. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashbacks. Close coupled WC. Cupboard housing oil fired boiler with shelving. Spotlights. Extractors.

First Floor Landing

Part vaulted ceiling. Obscure double glazed window to side. Coving. Solid oak balustrade, door frames and skirting. Radiator. Oak doors to:

Bedroom One

Double glazed window to rear with oak sill. Radiator. Access to roof space. Oak skirtings and architrave.

Bedroom Two

Double glazed window to front with oak sill. Radiator. Oak skirtings and architrave.

Bedroom Three

Double glazed window to rear with oak sill. Radiator. Built-in double wardrobe. Spotlights.

Bedroom Four

Double glazed window to front with oak sill. Oak skirting and architrave. Radiator.

Bathroom

Double glazed window to front with oak storage box. Corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and tiling to principal areas. Vanity wash basin with cupboard under and tiled splashback. Mirror and light. Close coupled WC. Bidet. Tiled flooring and skirting. Spotlights. Towel radiator. Oak door to large eaves storage space/airing cupboard.

Outside

Front Garden

Enclosed by stone wall and hedging with five bar gate opening into a gravelled driveway proving off road parking for three/four vehicles. Flower and shrub borders. Gated side access to rear garden.

Rear Garden

Generous mature garden backing onto open fields and enjoying views beyond. Laid mainly top lawn with well stocked flower and shrub boders, fruit trees and mature trees. Patio area adjacent to the cottage with luxury thatched gazebo and seating area further down the garden. Area of vegetable garden with raised beds and greenhouse. Two garden sheds. Large wood store.

Directions

Take the A420 from Chippenham and after c.2 miles turn right onto the B4039 to Yatton Keynell. Proceed through Yatton Keynell and Upper Castle Combe. You will then enter the Gibb. Proceed into the village, continuing straight on at the crossroads and the property will be found on the right hand side.