Middle Lane, Whitley village

A rare opportunity for a discerning buyer, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached bungalow is nestled at the end of it's own tree lined driveway, off a sought-after, quiet lane in the heart of Whitley. This delightful home offers comfortable single-level living, ideal for those seeking a peaceful and convenient lifestyle with all essentials within easy reach. Enjoy the best of village living with the local shop, café, and The Pear Tree Inn all within walking distance, fostering a wonderful sense of community.

Step inside to a light-filled hallway with 2 different storage cupboards for shoes and coats. The perfect spacious feel sets the tone for the rest of the property which will surprise you with nearly 2500 sq ft of space to explore. The sitting room is set overlooking the garden and features an appealing fireplace with inset electric wood burner style fire, that creates a warm and inviting focal point, which is perfect for relaxing evenings. Double French doors seamlessly connect this inviting space to the garden, allowing for an effortless transition between indoor comfort and outdoor enjoyment, ideal for those who appreciate a gentle breeze or garden views. Unusual full length windows add an extra light flow and view of the garden. Alongside the sitting room is a generous dining room with double doors connecting the two spaces. This room also benefits from French doors out onto the garden patio and allows a flow to the sitting room, as well as the kitchen/breakfast/ family toom when entertaining friends and family.

The modern well designed kitchen/breakfast/family room is well-appointed for everyday convenience with an integrated Fridge/freezer, dishwasher and range cooker, along with a breakfast bar with space for 2 stools. The perfect place to enjoy a cuppa and watch the world go by! There is space for a table and sofa if required and with a great view and access to the garden via the French doors, this is certain to become the daily hub of the home. In addition, there is an impressively large utility room which provides excellent additional practical space for laundry or storage, helping to keep the main living areas clutter-free. This space also houses the boiler and also has a convenient door out onto the side of the property giving additional access to the front as well as the rear. This is such a practical bonus if returning from a muddy dog walk! Alongside is a fresh. modern downstairs WC for added convenience and easy access for the gardener !

From the hallway there are 4 good sized bedrooms. The main bedroom allows you to wake up to views over the side garden and is complete with a contemporary en suite shower room and a convenient walk-in wardrobe, providing ample and easily accessible storage. Bedroom two is a similar generous size and benefits from a great range of built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 and 4 offer further comfortable bedrooms yet provide versatility, maybe as a hobby room, or a home study, all complemented by a stylish modern family bathroom.

Outside, the property continues to shine with stunning private gardens to both the front, side and rear, offering generous outdoor space for relaxation, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. These beautifully maintained gardens are a delightful size feature a long patio area for dining or relaxing along with a spacious level lawn and mature feature trees and planting. A particularly valuable addition is the spacious garden cabin, perfect for use as a summerhouse or potting area – a versatile space for many interests. Two side gates give access to the front where you find another well maintained and side garden with large greenhouse and large enclosure which used to house chickens and has a vacancy for new feathered friends.. A lovely level lawn is studded with fruit trees and provides another space for grand children or pets to play.

Further space for a storage shed is found to the side of the double garage, which deserves a mention. The side access door opens up to a shower room which is a partial conversion of a rear quarter of the garage. This area also has the doorway to the stairs which bring you up to a large work from home office spanning through the roof space. This excellent area offers a real opportunity to hide away to work or even have your own music or art studio. With the shower room connections, should an annexe be required further conversion could be possible (Subject to planning). A superb opportunity which could also dedicate the side garden as a private space if desired. The extensive gravel driveway provides plenty of private parking for all the family.

Located in the quiet heart of Whitley village, this property is a hop, skip and a jump from all the amenities. Unusually for a small village, there is lots going on with 2 options for churches, a local village shop where you can volunteer if you have some spare time, a café and excellent pub in The Pear Tree Inn. A popular school is close by at Shaw with a golf and cricket club a short walk away. The renowned Lowden garden centre, farm shop and restaurant is around a mile away and you can even walk across the fields to buy your Sunday joint on a sunny day.  Even better, a regular bus service to Bath, Corsham, Melksham and Devizes picks up on roughly an hourly basis. Local village halls in both Whitley and Shaw offer a variety of activities from Yoga to Qigong or simply meet up with friends for a coffee of hot chocolate at the warm space or the Sprockets café. Opposite the café the volunteer led village shop, which opens 7 days a week for all your essentials and also some lovely local food and craft treats. 

Situated between Corsham and Melksham, Whitley has the best of both worlds when choosing a quaint town centre to visit. Melksham offers every supermarket from Aldi to Waitrose, whilst Corsham offers a wide variety of independent shops and eateries. On a Thursday, hop on the bus to Devizes where an excellent farmers market is held. Transport links are easily available with good access to the A350 , M4 and routes into Bath and beyond. The rail network has a station at Melksham where trains can take you for some shopping in Swindon or change for more to London and Bath/Bristol, You can even jump on a train for a day trip to the coast at the weekend. 

Countryside surrounds Whitley village and there is a fantastic network of footpaths and cycleways to use. Perfect for walking the dog straight from your front door, or a longer walk over to Neston or Atworth. For the more energetic, the cycle routes pass through the village which is why we also have a cycle shop where you can grab everything from a puncture repair kit through to a new bike. There is even a bike repair and service option along with a village physiotherapy.

Agents note: The driveway is gated and owned by Hazelbrook House but the immediate neighbour on the left has right of access over it. There are solar panels which are owned outright and offer reduced bills. Please ask the agent for further details