Steam Mill Cottages, Box, SN13

***VENDOR SUITED WITH END OF CHAIN PROPERTY***

This charming chocolate box cottage enjoys a unique traffic-free position in the heart of the thriving Market Place of Box, and has been revitalised by the current owners to a wonderful, exacting standard throughout restoring the wonderful period features to this beautiful home, whilst adding practicality with the installation of gas central heating, and double glazed windows in keeping with the original style.

The living room looks out onto the pretty cottage garden to the front, with a stunning exposed original stone wall, stripped wood floors, a feature fireplace with wood burning stove on a quarry tile hearth, and a very useful bespoke pull-out understairs cupboard, perfect for shoe storage. The quaint kitchen breakfast room is to the rear and has been thoughtfully fitted with shaker style units, Belfast sink, and luxurious granite worktops. There is a built-in dishwasher, along with under counter space for washing machine and space for a full height fridge/freezer. The kitchen door goes out to a rear access path which leads to the front of the property and is the ideal place to keep your bins and recycling.

A traditional staircase with carpet runner, leads to the first floor that has a spacious double bedroom with an extra deep built-in cupboard with rails and shelving, and a large single bedroom. The fantastic bathroom has a bath and separate shower, along with an airing cupboard which houses the boiler, and a storage cupboard above the toilet.

The pretty cottage garden is to the front of the property and leads down to the Hazelbrook stream, babbling away at the bottom of the plot. Past the lawn and flowerbeds we find a pleasant seating area with a living wall, large shed and double glazed studio/workshop with electric points – perfect for a home office.

Box is a popular village just 5 miles from Bath, and has amenities including a well-regarded primary school, Doctors Surgery, butchers, supermarket, cafes and pubs. Further facilities within the village are a recreational ground and Selwyn Hall which hosts many community activities. There are also wonderful walks along the Bybrook Valley and bridle paths to explore. The market town of Corsham is a few miles away, offering further amenities including a prep school, primary and secondary schools. More major attractions are to be found in the city of Bath including its many historic buildings, restaurants and pubs. The M4 is to the north for London and the west with London Paddington accessible by rail from Chippenham or Bath.

Council Tax Band C