Summary - OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, WEST END SN10 2LL
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Grade II listed thatched cottage on a third-acre plot — characterful family home with scope to renovate..
Grade II listed thatched cottage with abundant period features
Generous plot circa one-third acre, established mature gardens
Four bedrooms and flexible two/three reception room layout
Refitted shower room (2021) and new consumer unit (2022)
Thatched roof maintained recently; specialist upkeep required
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — renovation and insulation needed
Oil-fired boiler heating; wood burner currently not connected
Private drainage being addressed by council scheme at no owner cost
This Grade II listed thatched cottage occupies an exceptionally large, mature plot of about one-third of an acre in peaceful Bishops Cannings. Packed with period features—exposed beams, leaded-light windows and original timbering—the house offers characterful living and flexible accommodation across approximately 1,202 sq ft, with four bedrooms and two reception rooms. The gardens are a standout: established beds, specimen trees and a wildflower area provide private, seasonal interest and excellent outdoor space for families or gardeners.
The layout is versatile and well suited to family life, with a sitting room, separate breakfast room, conservatory/lean-to and a ground-floor room that works as a bedroom, study or dining room. Practical upgrades have been completed recently: a refitted shower room (2021), new consumer unit (2022) and substantial thatch work on the back and ridge (2022). Fibre broadband and straightforward parking for several cars add to the day-to-day convenience.
Buyers should be clear about the property's constraints. It is Grade II listed and in a conservation area, with solid brick walls assumed uninsulated and a thatched roof that requires specialist upkeep. The heating is oil-fired with a boiler and radiators; the wood-burning stove is not currently connected. Drainage is currently private but a council scheme is underway to remedy this at no cost to the new owner. The home is described as needing renovation in places and will require sympathetic works that respect listed-status restrictions.
For families seeking village life in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this cottage offers a rare combination of heritage, generous outdoor space and proximity to Devizes (about three miles). Good local primary schools, a village shop and nearby countryside walks make it particularly attractive for those wanting a rural base with sensible access to amenities. Expect higher running and maintenance costs (including council tax Band F) typical of historic, listed homes.
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