4 bed detached house for sale

Penleigh Road, Westbury BA13

A charming four double bedroom detached period home, believed to date to the 1820s, set within substantial wraparound gardens with a triple garage and private gated driveway. Offering excellent character, generous accommodation and potential for development, subject to planning.

Why you'll like it
Penrose Cottage is a charming four double bedroom detached family home, believed to date back to the 1820s, offering an abundance of character features alongside generous and versatile family living accommodation.

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which provides access to the two reception rooms and the staircase rising to the first floor. Positioned to the left-hand side of the home, the spacious lounge is an inviting everyday living space featuring a beautiful bay window, exposed ceiling beams and an impressive feature fireplace with an open fire, creating a wonderful focal point.

The formal dining room is equally impressive, providing an elegant setting for entertaining family and friends. Mirroring the lounge, this characterful room boasts a bay window, exposed beams and a feature open fireplace, perfectly complementing the period charm of the property.

To the rear of the home is the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a sink unit. Integrated appliances include an oven and hob, fridge/freezer, and an oil-fired aga provides both practicality and traditional appeal. There is also space for a dishwasher. A door leads directly out to the garden, whilst the adjoining utility cupboard provides additional storage and appliance space. Beyond the kitchen, a rear lobby gives access to the ground floor bathroom, comprising a bath, wash hand basin and WC.

The first-floor landing provides access to all four double bedrooms and the family shower room. Bedrooms one and two are particularly generous in size and benefit from built-in storage, whilst bedrooms three and four continue the excellent proportions expected throughout the property, with bedroom three also featuring a large storage cupboard. Completing the accommodation is the shower room, fitted with a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.

Externally, Penrose Cottage enjoys a substantial wraparound garden filled with mature trees, shrubs and established planting, including a variety of fruit trees. The gardens offer an excellent degree of privacy together with fantastic potential for keen gardeners or families alike. Double gates provide convenient access into the grounds, further enhancing the versatility of this wonderful period home.

Further complementing the property is an impressive triple garage measuring in excess of 30ft x 20ft, complete with an electric up-and-over door, dual aspect windows and a side door for convenient access. To the front, a private gated driveway provides ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles while offering additional privacy and security.

This property and its generous gardens offer huge potential, whether you are looking to create a wonderful family home or explore future development opportunities, subject to all necessary planning permissions and statutory consents.

Property location
Westbury, a small market town situated at the western edge of Wiltshire beside the chalk down lands that form Salisbury Plain. The most famous landmark of the area is the vastly impressive Westbury White Horse which is both the oldest and largest White Horse in Wiltshire, makes it a delight for both the walker and cyclist and the area also provides the perfect location for air sports. The town offers a range of shopping and leisure facilities including, library, sports and leisure centre, schools, churches, doctors, dentist surgeries, three supermarkets, post office and the oldest swimming pool in the country. We also have a varied selection of coffee shops, restaurants, public houses and a popular wine bar. Westbury is exceptionally well positioned for all major road and railway connections with the mainline railway station offering links to London (1 hour 26 minutes), Wales and the whole of the South West of England.

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Satnav postcode: BA13 3QB
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For your information
Martin & Co Westbury haven't tested any of the appliances listed in these details, or asked for warranty or service certificates, unless stated – they're on an 'as seen' basis. You should only use floor plans and measurements as a general guide to room layout and design, as they're not exact. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before completion. Money Laundering Regulations: Purchasers will be asked to produce identification and proof of residency documentation, once an offer has been agreed, we need to hold this on file before solicitors can be instructed.