This four-bedroom home near Swindon is on sale for nearly £1 million

Estate agent Perry Bishop and Chambers describes the listing as a "very rare opportunity" to purchase a family home full of charm and character, including a unique development opportunity in the heart of this much sought-after village".

Very rare opportunity to purchase a wonderful four bedroom family home including a unique development opportunity in the heart of this much sought after village.

The house is close to all of the village amenities, facilities and some countryside walks.

Entering the property through the front door, there is an airy sitting room with an attractive working fireplace and solid oak flooring.

There are stairs to the first floor with a large cupboard underneath. A second sitting room at the rear of the house leads into the conservatory overlooking the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room has ample room for a good size dining table and the kitchen area has a generous range of wall and base units, plenty of work surface area and an integral oven, microwave and dishwasher.

The utility room has a sink and plumbing for a washing machine. A cloakroom completes the downstairs.

At first floor level, there are four generous bedrooms and the main family bathroom. The master bedroom has the added benefit of an en-suite with large bath. The house benefits from plenty of storage space, built in wardrobes in three bedrooms, under stairs storage and a large cupboard on the first floor.

Outside, the property overlooks the stream and idyllic Church Walk, a picturesque location which benefits from being a no-through road.

The rear garden is of a generous proportion, well enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn with well-established flower and shrub borders. The patio is a lovely space for outdoor hosting.

At the end of the garden there are two double garages, both with power and light, served by a gravelled driveway, which provides ample parking. In addition to this there is a garden shed and log store.

The property does have planning permission at the rear of the garden to build a detached house, if required. * Planning reference PL/2022/02300