For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in The Ham, Urchfont, Devizes, SN10£1,000,000

Fine & Country are delighted to present Laurel House. A substantial family home, occupying an elevated position at the end of a private road in the award winning village of Urchfont. Seller Insight: What is your favourite room in the house and why? In the summer it's the dining/living space because of the openness to the garden. In the winter the snug as it is so cozy, and we can watch the bird life through the window. Who do you think will be the ideal new owner? The house suits many different people from families to multi-generational living to those working from home. What do you love most and why? The house is ideally placed in the village, close to the centre but private and secluded. What do you love about the local community? Urchfont is a very active village with over 40 different clubs and societies as well as a local pub and a community run shop and Post Office.   The most important place is the village duck pond! How easy is it to commute from here? Easy access to M4 and A303. Train connections from nearby Pewsey to London What made you choose this property over others? Rural location and potential for development. Devizes is a perfect market town with an open air market on Thursday morning Accommodation Summary: Ground Floor: The ground floor accommodation is both spacious and versatile to perfectly suit family living. Leading from the entrance hall, the main reception spaces are both sociable and flexible with the formal dining area being open plan to both the living space and down to the garden room where you can enjoy panoramic views out over the surrounding gardens. The vibrant kitchen has been refitted with a range of useful storage cupboards as well as a large walk-in pantry. Leading through from the kitchen, there is a utility room and further storeroom. At the front of the property, the cosy snug is the ideal spot to sit back and relax in front of the log burner (with cooking facilities) during the winter months. Completing the ground floor is the guest cloakroom. First Floor: The impressive, dual-aspect main bedroom enjoys wonderful views out over the gardens, ample fitted wardrobes and a spacious en-suite bathroom. There is also ample room to reconfigure and incorporate a walk-in wardrobe/dressing room if preferred. Also on the first floor are four further guest bedrooms, one with guest en-suite, and a refitted family shower room. Outside: The gardens at Laurel House are delightful. South facing, the private gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a number of beautifully planted, mature flowerbeds which feature an array of shrubs and emerging perennials that hint at the vibrant colours soon to be seen during the spring and summer months. A clematis covered arch leads through to the orchard where a variety of mature fruit trees, raised vegetable beds and a large garden shed can be found. To the front of the house, the gravelled driveway opens out to offer parking for several vehicles. Detached from the main house and located above the open carport and secure garage, the studio has a separate en-suite shower room and planning permission to be used as ancillary accommodation. Location: The picturesque village of Urchfont forms part of the famous Pewsey Vale with surrounding rolling downland and countryside and won Best Kept (medium sized) village in Wiltshire twice.   Whilst enjoying a quaint setting, Urchfont offers many amenities to cater to its residents' needs including The Lamb Public House, the community-run shop, primary school and the nearby Planks Farm Shop and Mipo Café. Parent and toddler groups meet in the village hall, or you can enjoy yoga, pilates or HIIT classes! For sports enthusiasts, the village boasts a Badminton Club, Football and Tennis Clubs, and a Cricket Club. Urchfont prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community. Regular village events and gatherings create opportunities for people to come together such as the annual Urchfont scarecrow festival which takes place around the 1st of May bank holiday and was the first of its kind in Wiltshire. The market towns of Marlborough and Devizes are both within easy reach offering wide-ranging amenities and there are excellent schooling options in the area including St. Francis prep, Dauntsey's and Marlborough College. Nearby Pewsey station offers fast train links to London. Services: Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, oil fired central heating. What3Words: ///latitudes.gazette.digit