4 bed detached house for sale

The Gibb, Littleton Drew, Chippenham SN14

Offered to the market for the first time in 43 years, is this attractive, double bay-fronted three / four bedroom detached family home, with circa. 1 acre of private garden, superbly positioned within The Gibb, a small hamlet on the edge of the nearby Castle Combe. The property has been extended and improved over the years by the current owners, to create a home that is well-presented, spacious and highly versatile, perfectly in fitting with the demands of modern family life.

The accommodation is arranged over two levels, and briefly comprises; entrance porch, entrance hall, large dual-aspect sitting room, with wood burning stove, dining room, fitted kitchen / breakfast room, study / optional downstairs bedroom, and modern shower room, to the ground floor. On the first floor are three further bedrooms, all of which benefit from fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom also benefits from its individual cloakroom. Finally is the family bathroom.

Externally the property offers the most wonderful rear garden, measuring at circa 1 acre in size. There is a lovely sheltered patio seating area immediately to the rear of the property, which extends into a large lawned area with a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Beyond the lawned section is a large wooded area, followed by a further lawned area, and finally to the bottom of the garden is an additional wooded section. The garden is beautifully maintained, and a real show stopping feature of this wonderful home. There are a number of sheds. To the front is a large driveway for multiple vehicles, and a large tandem garage / workshop.

Situation

The Gibb is a small hamlet situated in a semi-rural location with a public house on the edge of the nearby village of Castle Combe which is renowned for its use for many film locations and often described as The Prettiest Village in England. The village itself boasts a popular motor racing circuit, The Manor House Hotel, picturesque golf course and two delightful village pubs. Central to the enchanting village is a 14th Century Market Cross, Medieval Church and river flowing through the village. Nearby is the village of Yatton Keynell with a primary school, Doctors surgery and public house. The world heritage city of Bath is c.10 miles and the market town of Chippenham is c.6 miles, both with mainline rail stations and a more comprehensive range of amenities. The M4 motorway at junctions 17 & 18 offers excellent motor commuting to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London.

Property Information

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Wiltshire Council

Council Tax Band: E

EPC Rating: E

Heating: Oil

Mains Electricity & Water

Drainage: Septic Tank