5 bed detached house for sale

The Gibb, Littleton Drew, Chippenham SN14

A charming and well appointed four / five bedroom detached family home, offering spacious and versatile accommodation, complemented by delightful established gardens and a wealth of individual features.

The living arrangents can be found over two levels, briefly comprising; covered porch canopy, entrance hall, a particularly characterful cloakroom, with a traditional high-level cistern incorporating a bespoke date plaque in the casting, generous dual-aspect sitting room with exposed ceiling beams, patio doors opening directly onto the rear terrace and impressive Bath stone fireplace. The kitchen / dining room is similarly dual aspect and fitted with solid wood cabinetry and granite work surfaces, and incorporates a range of Neff integrated appliances. Also on the ground floor is a useful utility room, and a well-proportioned double bedroom / additional reception room with its own en-suite shower room, creating an excellent guest suite or secondary living space.

To the first floor, a particularly impressive vaulted landing provides access to four well-proportioned bedrooms, the rear-facing bedrooms enjoy attractive rural views extending across the gardens and beyond. The spacious family bathroom is fitted with a corner bath, bidet, wash basin and WC.

Externally, the property is approached via a five-bar gate leading into the attractive walled front garden, which is laid predominantly to gravel and provides parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, being beautifully established and thoughtfully maintained. A paved terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, beyond which are formal lawns, well-stocked flower and shrub borders, raised vegetable planters and a variety of mature and established trees.

The gardens also benefit from two useful sheds and a greenhouse, together with a charming Breeze House, complete with power and lighting, providing a wonderful retreat for enjoying the garden.

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

Council Tax Band: C

EPC Rating: E

Heating: Oil

Mains Electricity & Water

Drainage: Septic Tank