A three-double bedroom, two reception room, recently updated semi-detached Cotswold village house in the heart of the thriving community of Box and just a 10 minute drive from the centre of Bath.

The owner says: “The view across the park, followed by three miles of rolling countryside right across the valley to Colerne was the initial attraction of Malt House for us. This three storey bath stone house built in 1672 was one of the original houses in Box.”

“The house needed a fair bit of work. We rewired it, sorted out the heating with a new Worcester Bosch boiler and put in a bespoke Neptune kitchen with Smeg and Neff appliances. The bathroom was re-configured, and we painted and decorated throughout. We took great care to retain the original features, such as the old doors and hardwood floor in the middle reception room. We also landscaped the garden.”

“Box is a great place to live. There is an excellent primary school, doctor’s surgery, chemist, local shop, post office, butchers and a very friendly local pub just a short stumble away. Box has a thriving sports and social club scene centred on the village sports pavilion and Selwyn Hall. Societies and sporting opportunities include choral singing, flower arranging, bowls, cricket, football and tennis. Indeed, the two tennis courts are just across the road from the house and can booked through the post office for a very small fee. Our Labrador is thoroughly spoilt for walks with numerous routes directly from the house. The area is also a renowned mountain biking and horse riding area with a bridle path network that goes on for miles and miles of glorious Cotswold countryside. We particularly love walking out from the front door on a weekend, down past the church and on down to the bridge over Box Brook where sightings of dippers, herons and kingfishers are almost guaranteed. One evening we even enjoyed the rare sight of an unsuspecting otter!”

“The village has a great local bus service, ideal for trips into Bath to watch the rugby followed by a celebratory drink or two! The house is only 7.4 miles from Chippenham station which is 1 hour 15 minutes from London and has good parking. There are lots of nice places to eat locally – we often go to the White Hart at Slaughterford, the Castle Inn in Castle Combe or the Methuen Arms at Corsham – all under 10 minutes away.”

“All in all, we have really enjoyed living in this very special house in a brilliant location, which has had so much to offer our family.”

Additional Information:
Tenure - Leasehold, 2656 years left.
Management charges: 0
Ground rent: 0
Council Tax - E.
Local Authority - Wiltshire.
Services - Mains water, Electricity, Mains sewerage, Mains gas.