Corston, Malmesbury

The Property
A truly charming detached stone-built cottage, beautifully presented and offering versatile living accommodation ideal for modern lifestyles. Perfect for plant lovers, the property boasts a delightfully sheltered and established rear garden - a real haven for birds and other wildlife. Inside, the home is rich in period character, featuring exposed beams, a cosy multi-fuel stove, and a tasteful neutral décor throughout. The well-balanced layout includes four bedrooms, a family bathroom, a good size kitchen/breakfast room, two additional reception rooms, and a light-filled conservatory with lovely views over the garden. Externally, the property benefits from ample off-road parking. There is lapsed planning permission for a two-storey extension, offering exciting potential for future development (subject to renewal). A charming and adaptable home that blends historic character with comfortable, modern living.

General
All mains connected. An oil fired Worcester Bosch condensing boiler provides central heating and hot water. Solar photovoltaic panels achieving the most favourable feed-in tariff until 2036, contributing to good energy cost savings. Underfloor heating in some rooms. Council Tax band D - £2392.48 payable for 2026/27. EPC rating - D - 59.

Corston
Corston lies approximately two and a half miles south of Malmesbury and has a church, village hall and public house. The Corston Quarry and Pond Nature Reserve is rich in wildlife and was legally designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 2005. The nearby thriving town of Malmesbury, reported to be England’s oldest borough, dating from around 880AD, is a vibrant market town. Home to a stunning 12th century Abbey, a 15th century Market Cross and a charming High Street with unique, independent shops. There are lovely walks along the beautiful River Avon, fabulous cafes, restaurants, pubs and the oldest Hotel in England. It has a Waitrose supermarket, a regular farmers' market, a library, museum, leisure centre with pool, two primary schools and a 'High Performing Academy' secondary school. It is also home to the UK headquarters of Dyson. Nearby are the popular attractions of Westonbirt Arboretum and the Cotswold Water Park. The City of Bath is just over 20 miles to the south-west and J17 of the M4, 2.5 miles south, provides access to the area's major employment centres and there are trains to Paddington in just over an hour from Chippenham and Kemble. The nearest airport is at Bristol and London Heathrow is within easy reach along the M4.

Directions to SN16 0HD
From Malmesbury head south towards the M4 on the A429. Proceed into the village of Corston and the cottage can be found on the right after The Radnor Arms.

Location