Lower North Wraxall, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14

Tucked away in the small South Cotswolds village of North Wraxall, just north of the A420 road between Chippenham and Bristol, this strikingly unique Grade II listed detached home – a former school established in 1832 – is steeped in history. A working school until 1954, this now sympathetically renovated building offers comfortable living across three floors. It comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first and second floors, and well-arranged ground floor living, including an impressive lofty, light sitting room, formerly the schoolroom. Sitting roadside on a quiet lane in an elevated position above a small valley and opposite a pretty row of cottages, the grounds include a private parking area and a sunny multi-level garden. ‘Nestled in a classic Cotswold valley, the property is sheltered from the wind and is a real sun trap throughout the year. The views over the valley lift our spirits every morning when we look out of the windows,’ say the current owners, who have completely renovated the building from tired and outdated to provide modern comfort in a period setting. ‘Having just finished renovating a flat in Bristol, we stumbled upon The Old School House, conveniently situated between our places of work and with excellent connections for both road and rail.’ They add, ‘although a lot of the original features had been covered over, we could see them poking out, waiting to be rediscovered, and we knew we would enjoy bringing this beautiful home back to life.’ ‘During the renovation, we saved and restored original materials and finishes or replicated them with matching materials and techniques to respect the age of the property.’ ‘We go to sleep to the sound of the resident owl, wake to the dawn chorus, and watch the crows swirl and flock in the evening light as they settle in the tall trees. It is very much a rural idyll.’ ‘We’re sure North Wraxall must be the friendliest village in the country, as everyone is charming and helpful. There’s a thriving community here, hosting regular events throughout the year.’ ‘The proximity to Chippenham and Bath is a real bonus: the former for its London rail link and large supermarkets, and other amenities, the latter for its bustling atmosphere and restaurants.’ ‘We now need more space for our growing family, but we like it here so much we’re actively trying to stay in the area. It’ll be a wrench leaving The Old School House.’ Additional Information: Postcode: SN14 7AB Local Authority: Wiltshire. Conservation area. Council Tax Band: E Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage, oil boiler. Tenure: Freehold Listed: Grade II EPC Rating: TBC Broadband: Please see - checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage Mobile Phone Coverage: Please see - checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage Stamp Duty Payable: Please see - gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/residential-property-rates