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" Lock and Key independent estate agents are pleased to offer this spacious four bed Grade II Listed semi detached character property situated conveniently in the town's conservation area within a short level walk to the town. The original part of the cottage is believed to date back to circa 1530's and then later in life was once part of a former blacksmiths forge. The accommodation offers good living proportions throughout and is also versatile enough so can be adapted to suit different needs. Comprising a dining/reception hall, spacious sitting room with an open working fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, study and a W/C. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, with the master benefitting from a dressing room, a family bathroom and a shower room, then stairs lead to a useful attic room. Externally the property sits within good size mature gardens and further benefits from ample parking, a good size garage, a workshop off the garage and a useful carport. Viewing is recommended.

Situation Within the town's conservation area, the property lies within easy access of the centre of Melksham where facilities include a swimming pool/fitness centre, library and bus services to surrounding towns. A sports centre offering a range of facilities is available at Bowerhill.
Neighbouring towns include Corsham, Calne, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge,
Devizes and Chippenham with the latter having the benefit of main line rail services. The city of Bath with its many facilities lies some ten miles distant and access to the M4 at junction 17 lies three miles north of Chippenham. Accommodation Front door opening onto: Dining / Reception Hall 14'0 x 13'2 (4.27m x 4.01m) Triple glazed window to front, wall mounted fire with stone fire surround and wooden mantel with recess shelving to either side, archway and steps to: Sitting Room 27'4 x 13'6 (8.33m x 4.11m) Two triple glazed windows to front, television point, feature open working fireplace, three wall light points, three radiators, exposed beams, double glazed french doors opening onto the rear garden. Study 8'4 x 7'6 (2.54m x 2.29m) Triple glazed window to front, telephone point, radiator, recessed glazed cupboard. Inner Hall Turned stairs to first floor with useful cupboard below, door to: Kitchen / Breakfast Room 26'0 x 8'0 (7.92m x 2.44m) Two double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the garden. A range of fitted wall and base units with work surface over, stainless steel double drainer sink inset with mixer tap and tiled splash backs, space and point for electric cooker, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, two built-in pantry cupboards, oil fired boiler, part glazed door to: Rear Lobby Door to the rear garden and further door to: W/C Obscure double glazed window, low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, wall mounted fan heater. First Floor Landing Built-in cupboard with hanging rail, exposed beams, radiator, exposed beams, telephone point, doors to all rooms. Bedroom Two 14'0 x 13'6 (4.27m x 4.11m) Secondary glazed window to front, exposed beams, inset shelf with two built-in wardrobes to either side, radiator. Bedroom Three 13'2 x 10'4 (4.01m x 3.15m) Triple glazed window to front, inset shelf with mirrored surround with a wardrobe to either side and overhead storage cupboard, exposed beam, radiator. Bedroom Four 8'6 x 8'4 (2.59m x 2.54m) Triple glazed window to front, radiator. Inner Landing Opening and step down to inner landing, built in double airing cupboard housing hot water tank and linen shelves, radiator, door to: Dressing Room 8'0 x 7'3 (2.44m x 2.21m) Double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, pedestal wash hand basin with shaver light above, radiator, opening to: Bedroom One 14'4 x 14'0 (4.37m x 4.27m) Double glazed window to rear, exposed beams, access to loft space, recessed spotlights, radiator. Family Bathroom Window to rear, a suite comprising a panelled bath with tiled splash backs, low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, shaver light, radiator. Shower Room Obscure double glazed window to rear, a fully tiled shower cubicle, low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls, ladder style radiator, shaver light. Second Floor Stairs from first floor landing to: Useful Loft Room 18'8 x 14'0 (5.69m x 4.27m) Exposed beams, double glazed window to rear, latched and braced door to further store area with light.
N.B: This room has restricted head height. Externally The front of the property is approached via gated access with a pathway to the front door with mature flower and shrub beds to either side and lawn area. Rear Garden The rear garden is approached from the rear via double wrought iron gates opening onto a block paved driveway providing ample off road parking which leads to a good size garage / workshop and a separate carport. The garden is of a good size and enclosed by majority stone walling and timber fencing, two tiered patio areas with a feature well, lawn area with well stocked mature shrub borders, pathway leading to the rear, two outside taps. Garage & Workshop This a tandem / lengthy garage as it opens to a workshop. Electric opening doors and personal door from the side. The two could be separated or used as one, there is also eaves storage. Directions From our office in Church Street, turn right into the High Street, continue to the roundabout and take the second exit into King Street. The property can be found a short way up on the right hand side identified by our Lock & Key For Sale board. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give a representation or warrenty in respect of the property. Floor plan measurements and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings. "