A FIVE-BEDROOM house in a hamlet near Purton is on the market for £865,000.

The property in Hayes Knoll, Purton Stome has evolved substantially and sympathetically over the years into a characterful home with natural light that floods the property, and views at every window.

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The kitchen has an extensive range of quality units, Aga and an all-important adjacent utility room.

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Four reception rooms create flexible and balanced living space across the remainder of the ground floor, and within the sitting room two sets of double opening glazed doors provide a fantastic connection with the rear garden.

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To the first floor are four bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, in addition to a family bathroom.

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An 'in out' driveway provides access to the front of the property where extensive parking can be found.

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In all, the enclosed gardens and grounds extend to some 0.2 acres, arranged with wide areas laid to lawn, fruiting trees and generous terracing.

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