4 bed detached house for sale

Marsh Lane, Cherhill, Calne SN11

Old Chapel Farm is a modest, but attractive period farmhouse which sits within about 3.3 acres of gardens and paddocks with a range of outbuildings, double garage, stabling and a tennis court. Peacefully located down a rural lane, the property is bounded by farmland all around with few neighbouring homes. The land is level and ideally suited to equestrian use or for those seeking the 'Good life'.

The property is located on the outskirts of the village of Cherhill, situated between Calne and Marlborough, and is best known for the 17th century White Horse and Obelisk situated on the Cherhill Downs which is an aonb. The area is popular with walkers who enjoy the beautiful countryside and farmland which surround this thriving village.

The village boasts an eclectic mix of property including 14th Century thatched cottages, contemporary new build and individual self-built residences. With a church, village pub, primary school and village hall delivers a strong community feeling and is a great place to live.

Shopping and leisure facilities can be found at nearby Calne, Devizes, Marlborough and Swindon with mainline railway station to Paddington and M4 Motorway junctions 15 and 16. There is private schooling in the area with St Margaret’s Prep and St Mary’s in Calne, Marlborough College and Dauntsey’s.

The farmhouse, which has character features, offers accommodation extending to around 2,075ft2 over two floors to include a large living room, separate dining room (possibly even the 'old chapel' boasting a high vaulted timber ceiling), conservatory and kitchen with Aga. Plus, a further ground floor reception room/bedroom 4 with nearby bathroom. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The house offers scope to extend (subject to planning).

The gardens and paddock are overgrown but offer great scope to be restored to good use. The tennis court is a relatively modern hard surface court. A range of useful modern outbuildings comprise; double garage, ope

Situation & Description

Old Chapel Farm is a modest, but attractive period farmhouse which sits within about 3.3 acres of gardens and paddocks with a range of outbuildings, double garage, stabling and a tennis court. Peacefully located down a rural lane, the property is bounded by farmland all around with few neighbouring homes. The land is level and ideally suited to equestrian use or for those seeking the 'Good life'.

The property is located on the outskirts of the village of Cherhill, situated between Calne and Marlborough, and is best known for the 17th century White Horse and Obelisk situated on the Cherhill Downs which is an aonb. The area is popular with walkers who enjoy the beautiful countryside and farmland which surround this thriving village.

The village boasts an eclectic mix of property including 14th Century thatched cottages, contemporary new build and individual self-built residences. With a church, village pub, primary school and village hall delivers a strong community feeling and is a great place to live.

Shopping and leisure facilities can be found at nearby Calne, Devizes, Marlborough and Swindon with mainline railway station to Paddington and M4 Motorway junctions 15 and 16. There is private schooling in the area with St Margaret’s Prep and St Mary’s in Calne, Marlborough College and Dauntsey’s.

The farmhouse, which has character features, offers accommodation extending to around 2,075ft2 over two floors to include a large living room, separate dining room (possibly even the 'old chapel' boasting a high vaulted timber ceiling), conservatory and kitchen with Aga. Plus, a further ground floor reception room/bedroom 4 with nearby bathroom. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The house offers scope to extend (subject to planning).

The gardens and paddock are overgrown but offer great scope to be restored to good use. The tennis court is a relatively modern hard surface court. A range of useful modern outbuildings comprise; double garage, open fronted sheds and stores plus two stables.

Joint Auctioneers
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Viewings

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