Swindon, Wiltshire

HIGHTREES

Hightrees is beautifully presented: modern, light and airy yet with all of the charm and character of what was once a modest 1930’s home. This impressive, double fronted family home has been the subject of extensive renovations carried out by the current owners to now offer over 5500sqft of versatile and generous accommodation.

Externally, Hightrees boasts a superb plot measuring in excess of 0.5 acres with an outdoor gym/games room complex, detached bungalow annexe, tennis court and wonderfully maintained gardens.

The peaceful Coate Water Tree Arboretum Gardens offer wonderful privacy to Hightrees as well as a stunning backdrop to the south facing rear gardens.

GROUND FLOOR

As you enter the property, you are greeted by an impressive period entrance hall with integral access to the garages and main reception rooms. The recently renovated kitchen offers a range of clever storage with quartz worktops, high end integrated AEG appliances and the separate utility room neatly tucked away at the rear of the property. The three reception rooms are all generous in size, with large windows looking over the south facing gardens. Also located on the ground floor are two guest cloakrooms.

SELLER INSIGHT

Favourite room

When asked this question we really struggled for the answer. Is it the kitchen, big and bright and the hub for the family or is it the sunlounge relaxing with views over the garden or perhaps the games room with its hot tub and table tennis which also doubles up to a large party room. Umm difficult to choose.

Next ideal owner

The house works perfectly for a couple or better still a large multi generation family who wants to be together, but still retain their own space if required. Sometimes peaceful and sometimes mad, mostly mad when the grandchildren are about and having fun times all together.

Love about the house

You could say practical and easy to maintain. You could say modern yet stylish or you could just say sunny with south facing fantastic views. Pick your own.

Love about local community

Location, location, location, words often used. Inside these words is the real message. How easy is it to get to the local shops and schools, are these walkable, yes. More importantly where`s the local pub , just down the road, ideal. The same term you would have to say about the wonderful neighbours, ideal.

Easy to commute

Commuting to and from Hightrees could honestly not be easier. The M4 motorway is just minutes away junction 15, which takes you eastbound to Reading and London and westbound straight to Bristol and Cardiff. Again the A419 dual carriageway will, in a short time, get you on to the M5 for the midlands and the north.

The main Swindon train station is within easy reach with trains from the west country to London and link trains to Gloucester and beyond.

Choosing this property over others

This was a long time ago but we remember it so well. We walked through the front door into the lounge. Looking out on to the stunning rear garden and we both said `wow` We looked at each other and said yes, this is the one. The rest of hightrees just speaks for itself*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

FIRST FLOOR

The first floor offers four guest bedrooms with two ensuites, a family bathroom with separate shower room and the master bedroom with luxury four piece en-suite including a large walk in shower and free standing bath. Leading from bedroom five, the loft has a hobby room conversion with access through to additional loft space.

OUTSIDE

The gardens at Hightrees are truly delightful. The south facing rear garden has been predominately laid to lawn with an array of beautifully planted beds and borders. A paved path meanders through the grounds leading down to the full-size, all-weather tennis court and a natural stream and pond.

The impressive Gym/Games room complex spans nearly 1300sqft and features a hot tub, integral changing rooms, showers and a WC. The complex is both sound proofed and double insulated. The footings and pipework are also in place for an indoor pool to be installed if desired.

At the rear of the garden, Hightrees also benefits from a detached one bedroom, self-contained bungalow annexe making an ideal opportunity for multigenerational living or for extended family and friends to stay and enjoy.

Completing the external accommodation is the 49 m/sq garage with workshop area, and a useful cellar which is currently being used for wine storage. There is ample driveway parking to the front of the property.

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INFORMATION

Location

Hightrees is situated on the South side of the prestigious Marlborough Road on the outskirts of the popular Old Town and benefits from the neighbouring 100 acres country park known as Coate Water Nature Reserve. Originally created as a reservoir to provide water to the Wiltshire & Berkshire Canal, the park is now a popular recreational area. Within the 100 acres are a lake, woodland, including an arboretum with many rare and unusual trees, and many walking and cycling trails. Also within walking distance of the property are a range of Schools, Hospitals, Shops and a popular Local Pub. Junction 15 of the M4 and the A419 are minutes away by car as is the Great Western Hospital. Swindon offers excellent employment opportunities and a mainline railway station to Paddington in under 1 hour.

Local Authority

Wiltshire Council, Band G

Tenure

Freehold

Guide price £1,200,000

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 02.03.2023

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