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Fine & Country are delighted to present one of Marlborough's most exceptional houses. Occupying a commanding position with far reaching views across the town and countryside beyond, all set in over 1.4 acres of grounds. This exceptional property sits in an elevated position above Marlborough and enjoys far-reaching views across the historic High Street, the prestigious Marlborough College and towards the Marlborough Downs. An incredibly rarely available package, especially when taking into consideration it sits in over 1.4 acres. With spacious and flexible accommodation this is a property that needs to be viewed in person to be properly understood, as no amount of marketing Wizardry can truly do it full justice. Ed Taylor, Director Accommodation Summary: Ground Floor: The interior is designed around the central spine of this impressive home, opening into open plan spaces and offshoots alike. Facing the Eastern side of the property is the large bespoke kitchen, designed by a local artisan, which centers around an island; ideal for entertaining families and guests, it includes built-in ovens, Aga, twin induction hob and gas hobs, two separately located sinks to help preparation for everyday cooking or hosting dinner parties. With views over the garden, the patio lines the whole eastern-exterior, an invitation to outdoor dining or relaxation and providing a natural link with the spacious dining room, flooded with light through the full width opening glazed doors adorning the entire eastern elevation. A fully functioning open fireplace is ready-made to create a gas fire feature in the dining room with views to the adjacent room and central reception hall, itself with vaulted ceilings and feature oak open-plan glazed stairway to the first floor. The triple aspect living room features to the rear of the property with views of the expansive garden on each side and a log-burning stove. The west-facing rooms include a study, also with working fireplace, a TV snug with working fireplace and utility/boot room with space for washer/dryers and additional storage. First Floor: The first floor boasts five double bedrooms, each with its own view of the gardens around the property, of which three include wash basins. There are two guest bathrooms as well as two separate airing cupboards each with a large hot water storage tank. The grand principal bedroom takes advantage of the properties' design, spanning each side of the home with an adjoining walk-in dressing room and adjacent double ensuite equipped with underfloor heating, double whirlpool bath, double shower, dual basins and latrine/bidet. The principal bedroom itself is filled with light due to the vaulted ceiling and high window, Juliet balcony and large bay window with spectacular views over Marlborough and the surrounding countryside. Outside: With just over 1.4 acres of land, the mainly laid to lawn garden is wrapped around the property with well-tended hedges and an array of pine and oak trees providing privacy and a natural enclosure, perfect for picnics, garden parties, or relaxing in the shade of the wooded grove. The triple garage with office adds even more to Merlin's view with 3 stories; an expansive basement equipped with telephone network, water softener, oil boiler and 2 Daiken high temperature air heat pumps for the house and plenty of storage and workspace, a triple garage with roller shutters and a first-floor air conditioned office with kitchen facilities and shower room WC, giving superb annexe potential. Merlin's View benefits from its own private borehole supply of recognised spring water, registered as Granham Ridge Spring, presenting the real potential for a commercial enterprise selling bottled or canned water (it may be possible for a bottling plant to be installed in the basement of the triple garage). Location: Situated in a commanding position on Granham Hill within the outskirts of the historic market town of Marlborough, Merlin's View benefits from a magnificent vista of the town and the Wiltshire countryside. The High Street in Marlborough is host to a fantastic range of shops, cafes, restaurants, and public houses, with independent and boutique businesses sitting side by side with larger national chains such as Waitrose. There is a twice weekly market selling everything from fruit and veg to hardware and garden furniture, and also a charming independent cinema on The Parade. There is a variety of excellent schooling available at all levels in and around the town, including St. John's Marlborough and the world-famous Marlborough College. The surrounding countryside is also a huge draw, with country walks, bike rides and other outdoor pursuits all readily available and Marlborough lies in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest, West Woods and many other beauty spots are within easy reach. For transport, the M4 is easily accessible as is the A34. The railway stations at Pewsey, Swindon, Great Bedwyn and Hungerford offer direct services into London Paddington with the fastest taking under 1hr.

Fine & Country are delighted to present this gorgeously renovated grade II listed home in the popular village of Collingbourne Ducis. The Last Straw is situated in the Wiltshire countryside village of Collingbourne Ducis on the Southern edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With Norfolk thatch by Adam Nash, this Grade II listed property possesses a fascinating history; thought to have been built with beams from the Spanish Armada, with original markings visible in some beams, over the years it has served as a public house and police station as well as a beautiful home. Stunningly redesigned to an excellent standard the sensitive design combines traditional and contemporary features. The Last Straw benefits from 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, office, open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, with beautiful views of the garden and considerable outdoor entertaining space, with laid to lawn garden and access to the children's park behind the property. Ground Floor: Entering this idyllic countryside cottage from the character porch, the reception is immediately welcoming, with engineered oak floors, an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove it invites a sense of arriving home; be it the final destination after the summer holidays, reaching shelter from the rain, a warm retreat at the end of a long walk, or celebrating Christmas with loved ones. Discreetly disguised as a bookcase is the entrance to the office and on the Western side of the property is the ground floor bedroom, using the inglenook fireplace as storage and retaining the old gaols history, the ensuite is complete with the original beam that once held the iron bars. On the opposite side of the property is the grand open plan living room with two sets of French doors leading to the quintessential countryside garden and seamlessly integrated with the Holbrooks hand-crafted kitchen; with additional garden access and equipped with a moving island, excellently designed to ensure no sacrifice is necessary between entertaining and practicality. With inbuilt appliances and wine cooler, the kitchen is beautifully designed and co-ordinated, marble surfaces provide a clean finish and discreet ventilation maintain the aesthetics of the kitchen. Tucked away neatly beside the kitchen is the utility housing washer/dryer space and the boiler leading to the single cloakroom, all naturally lit with the skylights on the Southern wall. First Floor: The staircase elegantly curls around to a generous landing suitable for an open office space and features distinguished beams and plenty of storage, leading to the array of rooms on the first floor. On the Western side of the cottage are two double bedrooms, both equipped with in-built wardrobes and one with a priest-hole, further evoking the history of this characterful property. On the Eastern side of the property is the large principal bedroom with a high ceiling, in-built wardrobes and dressers adorning one wall and also features an ensuite. Next to this is the family bathroom, with access to the fire-boarded loft, equipped with underfloor heating, twin vanities, a must for busy working families, a free-standing shower and large bath, ideal for a long soak and relaxation after a hard day. There is an additional single bedroom beside this that is also suitable for an upstairs office or nursery. Outside: The picture-postcard perfect façade is completed by flower beds bordering the property and gravel driveway, suitable for up to six vehicles, with double gated access to the rear garden and a charming thatched well situated beside the porch. To the rear of the property, the generous patio lines a third of the outdoor space with plenty of room for dining and entertaining, or enjoying the changing of the seasons with a glass of wine, perhaps observing the hydrangea and wisteria climbing and twisting around the trellis. The laid to lawn garden is bordered by flower beds and high hedges and in addition to being fenced and surrounded by trees, so the garden is free to be enjoyed without being overlooked. With a double shed and additional store to each side of the property, there is also rear garden access to the children's park behind the cottage, perfect for young families. Location: On the Southern edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Collingbourne Ducis is ideally situated for multiple walking and cycling routes throughout the Wiltshire countryside. With a nearby local shop and post office counter, the village also has a range of local eateries with a deli and two local public houses, The Tipple Inn and The Shears Inn. There is a popular local primary school close to the village hall and Cricket Club within a few minutes' walk and St. Andrew's Church is at the opposite end of the village. Just under 9 miles away are the villages of Bedwyn and Pewsey with train lines to Paddington taking approximately one hour or just 10 miles away is the town of Andover, with trains to Waterloo taking just over an hour. To the North lies the thriving market town of Marlborough, around 10 miles away offering a fantastic range of shopping, from small independent boutiques like The Merchant's House, Biggie Best, and The White Horse Bookshop; to national retailers such as Waitrose, Space NK and The White Company. There are also plenty of excellent dining options such as Dan's at The Crown, Rick Stein and Bunce's to name just a few, in addition to a wonderful independent cinema situated on The Parade. Many families are attracted to the area for the excellent schooling on offer in both the private and state sectors which locally include Collingbourne CofE Primary (state), St. Francis Prep (independent), Marlborough College (independent), Dauntsey's (independent) and many more.