Middle Lane, Melksham

A rare opportunity awaits with this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached bungalow, nestled on 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 sitting room is set overlooking the garden and features an appealing fireplace with inset gas fire, that creates a warm and inviting focal point, which is perfect for relaxing evenings. Sliding 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. The modern kitchen is well-appointed for everyday convenience with an integrated Fridge/freezer, pull out larder cupboard, and breakfast bar with space for 2 stools. The perfect place to enjoy a cuppa and watch the world go by! In addition, there is an impressively large utility room provides excellent additional practical space for laundry or storage, helping to keep the main living areas clutter-free. This space is accessed via the garage areas and also has a convenient door out onto the rear garden as well as additional access to the front. A practical bonus if returning from a muddy dog walk!

From the hallway there are 3 good sized bedrooms. The main bedroom offers views over the garden and is complete with a contemporary en suite shower room and a convenient walk-in wardrobe, providing ample and easily accessible storage. Two further comfortable bedrooms provide versatility, perhaps for guests, a hobby room, or a home study, all complemented by a stylish modern family bathroom.

Outside, the property truly shines with stunning private gardens to both the front and rear, offering generous outdoor space for relaxation, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. These beautifully maintained garden to the rear are a delightful size without being overly demanding and feature a patio area for dining or relaxing along with a spacious level lawn and feature plants. A particularly valuable addition is the spacious garden cabin, perfect for use as a workshop, hobby room, or potting area – a versatile space for many interests. Two side gates give access to the front where you find another well maintained and private garden with fencing screening the view from the road. Another great seating area allows you to sit and enjoy this space which also features a pretty Magnolia tree and climbing plants along the fence line. A level lawn provides another space for grand children or pets to play and trellis screening hides a useful shed and separates the driveway area from the front garden space. 

A driveway for 2 cars provides convenient off-road parking and the single garage offers space for a car or secure storage. For those who enjoy getting out and about without driving, local bus routes to Bath, Melksham, and Corsham are easily accessible nearby, offering excellent connections to larger towns. This bungalow provides a wonderful blend of comfort, convenience, and community in a highly desirable location.

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.