Savernake Forest , Marlborough, Wiltshire

Crabtree Cottage is set in a wonderfully private and rural location in the heart of Savernake Forest and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The property has glorious south and west facing views and is approached via a track, Amity Drive, through the forest, approximately one mile from the A4.  The popular market town of Marlborough lies about 3 miles to the west providing a wide selection of shops and leisure facilities including a Waitrose.  Hungerford lies 8 miles to the east, with Swindon 11 miles to the North and Newbury 18 miles to the east, all providing a large array of services.  Trains to London Paddington are available from Great Bedwyn, Hungerford or Newbury.  The motorway network is available at junction 14 of the M4, 10 miles away.  Excellent educational facilities in the immediate vicinity include St Katharine’s Primary School, Stepping Stones primary school, St Francis Prep School, Pinewood, St John’s Academy Marlborough, Marlborough College, St Mary’s Calne and Dauntsey’s.

Crabtree Cottage is a delightful semi detached property in need of modernisation of brick elevations under a thatched pitched roof.  The property extends to some 2000 sq ft with character-ful accommodation with many period features such as fireplaces beamed walls and ceilings.  The accommodation currently provides for three reception rooms, a kitchen, utility room, bathroom and hall on the ground floor with four bedrooms and a bathroom on the 1st floor, but could suit alteration or extension subject to the relevant consents.