4 bed detached house for sale

London Road, Marlborough SN8

Conveniently located within the town, Dove House is an attractive double-fronted listed home featuring spacious accommodation, an enclosed garden, and valuable off-road parking.

The property combines character with modern design and has been lovingly updated by the current owners whilst retaining many original features. The panelled, marble tiled entrance hall leads to the first reception room with fire place and oak herringbone flooring, which continues in the good-sized sitting room with central wood burner. The hallway provides access to the useful pantry/further storage area and cloakroom. To the rear of the house is the open-plan kitchen/diner/family room with contemporary floor-to-ceiling cupboards, double ovens, hand-made oak drawers, striking gold taps and William Morris splash backs, also featuring double aspect patio doors to the garden.

Ascend to the first floor and you find four good-sized bedrooms, three of which featuring stylish en-suites. The principal suite has a full bathroom attached, with roll top bath and separate shower.

Additional Information: Grade II Listed. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating.

Outside

Wrought iron fencing enhances the frontage, with a gate and pathway leading to the charming Wisteria-clad front door. The driveway to the side provides convenient off-road parking and access to the rear garden. Predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a gravel pathway, the garden enjoys a good degree of privacy and offers a peaceful space for outdoor relaxation, with direct access from the kitchen. A useful garden shed provides additional storage.

Situation

The bustling and historic market town of Marlborough provides an extensive range of shopping facilities, a twice-weekly market, a public library and various restaurants, a cinema, leisure centre, shops and pubs. The town is well served by a good range of schools including the sought after St. John Academy, and benefits from a sports centre with an indoor swimming pool. Access to the M4 motorway junction 15 is approximately 10 miles away, and the expanding commercial centre of Swindon is about 12 miles from which there is a regular Intercity rail service to London Paddington, further nearby railway stations are Pewsey (9 miles), Great Bedwyn and Hungerford. The countryside surrounding the town is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes the nearby Savernake Forest and the National Cycle Path.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-66716

Additional Information

Grade II Listed. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating.