Charming three-bed village cottage — period features with modern updates, chain-free.
Three-bedroom detached thatched cottage with period character
Dawn Cottage is a sympathetically modernised three-bedroom detached cottage in the heart of Aldbourne, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Period features — exposed beams, stone walls and a thatched roof — combine with practical updates such as double glazing (post-2002), a modern bathroom and an enlarged kitchen/dining space, creating a comfortable family home with genuine character.
The layout is traditionally cosy: a lounge with an open fire and an airy kitchen/diner provide the principal living spaces, while three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes suit children, guests or a home office. Outside there is an enclosed courtyard garden and a gravelled drive providing off-street parking for one car. Local amenities are within easy walking distance — village shop, pubs, outstanding primary school and community facilities — while Marlborough and the M4 are readily accessible for broader shopping and commuter links.
Important practical points: the house dates from before 1900 with stone walls that are assumed to lack cavity insulation, and the plot is small. There is a medium flooding risk for the area and council tax is above average (Band E). The property is offered chain-free and has mains gas boiler heating, mains services and an EPC rating of D.
This is a strong choice for a buyer who values period charm with modern conveniences and a village lifestyle. It will particularly suit families or buyers seeking a character cottage ready to live in, though those wanting larger gardens or full modern insulation may need to budget for upgrades.