Property description
THE PROPERTY Highworth House is a handsome Grade II* listed townhouse, dating back to circa the 1720s, with later additions. The property is located close to Highworth High Street benefiting from a large walled garden and parking to the rear, creating an impression of privacy and seclusion whilst still being close to all the amenities.
Electric gates provide entry into the private courtyard, where the front door is located immediately to the right and opens into an entrance hall/dining room. This leads through to the large farmhouse-style kitchen, which combines modern fitted units with a gas-fired Rayburn and traditional style pantry, together with ample space for a dining table. The floor and wall mounted units incorporate a five-ring gas hob, single electric oven, space for a dishwasher, white ceramic sink and two double glazed windows. There is also a useful utility room with painted flooring, fitted units with space for white goods and built-in cupboards housing the gas boiler. Accessed from the kitchen is a sitting room with bay window and patio doors opening to the side elevation in addition to a Clearview wood burner and ceiling inset spotlights. To the rear of the property is an impressive drawing room, which being a later addition, has high ceilings with ornate coving and a box window to the side elevation. A Victorian style fireplace with a wooden surround is complemented by the parquet flooring and large glass window and doors which open to the rear conservatory. The conservatory is wooden framed and a particular feature is the decorative tiled flooring.
To the first floor are three good-sized bedrooms, the master benefiting from built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room with corner shower, vanity unit with wash basin and WC inset and store cupboard. Also on this floor is a bathroom with freestanding enamel bath, wash basin and vanity unit, WC and two large cupboards, one housing a hot water tank.
On the second floor are a further two smaller bedrooms, one of which has a built-in store cupboard. Also on this floor is a shower room and separate WC.
Outside, there is a paved driveway which runs along the side of the property and opens to a parking area to the rear, leading to the detached single garage which incorporates a workshop and additional wooden storage shed to the rear. The rear lawn is screened by a walled pond with feature rockery and established trees. A path leads from the parking area to a fully enclosed garden which is partly walled and predominantly laid to lawn, with mature shrub and flower borders. There are also fruit cages housing a variety of fruit trees and bushes.
We understand that the property is served by gas central heating to radiators and there are various styles of windows throughout the property. The tenure is assumed to be Freehold.
AMENITIES Highworth is a hilltop market town in North Wiltshire, about six miles north-east of Swindon town centre. It is within easy reach of all main roads and Junction 15 of the M4. The centre of the town offers a range of local independent and some better known stores, including the highly regarded Andrews Butchers. There is a market on Saturdays. There is a primary school, secondary school, doctors' surgery, a dentist and a leisure centre. Highworth has a rich heritage with continuous settlement for over 4000 years, archaeological remains dating back to the Bronze Age, and evidence of the Roman Period being discovered in the area. More information can be found on the local voluntary-run website, www.highworth.co.uk
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