Ogbourne St Andrew lies 2 miles to the north of Marlborough, a popular Wiltshire town lying 11 miles south of Swindon with Hungerford 8 miles to the east. The town is within easy reach of Newbury, Bath and Salisbury and offers a mix of major retailers, independent boutiques, coffee and tea shops, as well as a wide selection of national retailers including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, the White Company and Gails Bakery. Popular restaurants include Franklyn’s Bistro, Dan’s, Pino’s and Ask. There is the independent Parade Cinema, and a leisure centre, close to the centre of town. There is a twice weekly market on the High Street.
The M4 is reached at J 15 at Swindon 10 miles away with Junction 14 at Hungerford being about 14 miles via the A4. Rail links to London Paddington with journey times just over the hour are from Pewsey, Great Bedwyn, Swindon and Hungerford. There is an excellent range of both private and state schooling in the area, with a primary school at the neighbouring village of Ogbourne St. George; prep schools include St Francis’ Pewsey, Pinewood and St Margaret’s Calne. St John’s secondary school is highly regarded in Marlborough, with St Mary’s in Calne, Marlborough College and Dauntsey’s adding to the offering. Sarsen House is set in the heart of the village. The Ridgeway walking path is virtually on the doorstep, and a moments’ walk from the property. There is a community owned public house The Silks on The Downs within walking distance and boasts a ‘Champion of champions Master Chef’.
Sarsen House is a Grade II Listed semi-detached house believed to date from the 18th century of Sarsen stone, brick and flint elevations under a pitched tiled roof. The property offers generous reception spaces with good ceiling heights and a wealth of original and charming features including exposed beams, wooden doors and open fireplaces.
Kitchen, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Cloakroom, Drawing Room.
Landing, Master Bedroom, ensuite Bathroom, two Double Bedrooms, Guest Bedroom, Family Bathroom, Loft.
There is a cottage garden to the front with mature box hedging and climbing honeysuckles and roses. There is gravelled parking to the side with a gate leading to the rear garden which is bordered by high beech hedging and close boarded fencing. Although laid to lawn there is an abundance of mature shrubs including a Buddleia, Galda Rose shrub, box hedges and poppies. There is a flagstone terrace, and another area for tables and chairs. To the rear is an area ideal for a veg/herb garden and a utility area. There is a gate giving access to the owners to cross the neighbouring property to an additional parking area.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Fibre to cabinet broadband (full fibre being created) download 76 mbps, Upload 15Mbps (source Openreach broad band checker).
Council Tax
Band G
Local Authority
Wiltshire Council Tel 0300 456 0109 www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Directions
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