Summary - 102 Chippenham Road, Lyneham SN15 4NX
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Deceptively spacious dual‑unit home with large garden and parking on village edge.
- Grade II listed thatched cottage, built c.1600, full of original beams
- Two independent living areas: 2 kitchens, 2 receptions, 2 front doors
- Large private gardens and very large plot with countryside views
- Off-street parking for multiple cars plus garage
- Chain-free and freehold
- Listed status restricts changes; consent likely required for alterations
- Solid brick walls with no insulation assumed; likely high energy costs
- Oil-fired heating, very slow broadband, council tax described as expensive
An exceptional Grade II listed thatched cottage dating from the 17th century, set on a very large plot on the edge of a village. The house is deceptively spacious with exposed beams, a stone fireplace and countryside views; the current layout provides two independent living areas (two kitchens, two living rooms and two front doors) ideal for multigenerational living, a long-term annexe or income use such as B&B or short lets.
Practical strengths include generous off-street parking for several cars plus a garage, a private mature rear garden and good village amenities nearby including a primary school and pleasant walks. The property is sold freehold and chain-free, offering a quicker move for a buyer able to manage a listed building.
Buyers should be aware this is a listed thatched property and will bring specific maintenance responsibilities and higher repair costs; listed status will restrict alterations and can cause delays or difficulties obtaining consent. The house has solid brick walls with no incorporated insulation (assumed), secondary glazing and oil-fired boiler heating, so energy performance is likely poor and running costs high. Broadband speeds are very slow and council tax is described as expensive.
This is a character-rich home with clear potential for careful refurbishment or reconfiguration to suit a modern family, income-producing use or retirement living — provided the new owner is comfortable with the obligations of a listed, thatched, pre‑1900 building and the practical costs of maintenance and heating.
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