SITUATION
Manton is on the southern banks of the River Kennet approximately 1 mile from Marlborough. The walk into Marlborough is about 10 minutes via a lane and footpath which follows the river. Village amenities include an excellent primary school, a toddler group, a church and a public house. There is also a recently renovated recreational ground in Manton with a playground/adventure course which runs down to the river. Marlborough is a thriving market town with excellent shopping including Waitrose and Tesco's, as well as restaurants including Rick Stein, ASK and Caffé Nero in addition to the shopping precincts Hilliers Yard (near Waitrose) and Hughenden Yard (between Boots and W H Smith). The leisure centre and golf club and tennis club provide excellent sporting facilities. Although self-sufficient, the town is well placed for other centres including Swindon, Bath, Hungerford and Newbury and is surrounded by the most attractive countryside of the Marlborough Downs, Pewsey Vale and Kennet Valley. Intercity (Paddington in 50 minutes from Hungerford or Swindon) rail and M4 connections make London easily accessible.
DESCRIPTION
Manton Coach House is a Grade II Listed detached family house of red brick elevations under a tiled roof set within a plot of just over half an acre on the edge of the desirable village of Manton.
This substantial family home offers generous reception areas including the sitting room with fireplace and dual aspect doors opening out onto the wonderfully landscaped gardens, a hallway/dining room, study, cloakroom and gally kitchen.
Attached to the main house and accessed via the hallway, is a one-bedroom annexe with bi-fold doors opening out to the gardens, complete with modern shower room and a utility room/kitchen. The annexe and property may be eligible for multipal dwelling stamp duty tax relief.
The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite shower room and there are two further double bedrooms which are served by the well-appointed family bathroom. Due to the Velux windows, the upstairs accommodation feels light and airy.
OUTSIDE
The rear garden has been lovingly tendered by the current owners and features a formal garden area with various flower and shrub borders and enclosed by a small feature stone wall. The further area of garden is mainly laid to lawn and has a variety of specimen trees and borders onto the brook. A detached double car port provides parking for two vehicles and there is a gravelled driveway for additional cars. Attached to the car port is a garden store and a further timber shed provides storage for all garden equipment. To the side of the property is a small sun terrace, which could be used solely by the annexe.