• Grade II listed 18th-century home full of character +
• Stunning vaulted “Mediaeval Hall” reception +
• Two reception rooms with inglenook fireplaces +
• Two double bedrooms plus two attic rooms +
• Two bathrooms +
• Private south-facing garden overlooking fields +
• Modern log cabin with power & broadband +
• Large private driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles +
• Quiet edge-of-village setting with countryside views +

Why you'll like it Martin & Co are delighted to offer for sale this truly exceptional and historically significant Grade II listed 18th-century cottage, set on the peaceful edge of the sought-after village of Heytesbury. Steeped in history and full of period character, Tinkers Cottage has been lovingly owned by the same family for over 36 years and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable home that beautifully blends heritage, charm, and comfort.

Believed to have origins dating back to the mid-1400s, the property incorporates elements of a former row of workers' cottages and what was the first village smithy. During the 19th century, it was lived in by Irish tinkers and, in the 1920s, briefly served as a tearoom. At its heart lies an extraordinary 27-foot vaulted "Mediaeval Hall", featuring a vaulted timber roof, exposed beams-some thought to be reclaimed ship timbers-and an original east wall with medieval stonework and window mantels still in place. This magnificent room, once used as a workshop, is now a spectacular and atmospheric reception room, ideal for entertaining or relaxing by the large wood and coal stove beneath its impressive chimney piece.

The cottage offers a series of character-filled living spaces, including an intimate sitting room and a charming study, both with exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, and working wood-burning stoves. Original doors with historic ironmongery and large cast-iron keys are still in use, reflecting the care taken to preserve the building's authenticity. The galley-style kitchen, fitted with solid oak linenfold cupboards, enjoys lovely garden views and a tranquil atmosphere, with a small pond just outside the window attracting an abundance of wildlife including swallows, woodpeckers, and red kites.

Upstairs, a handmade oak spiral staircase leads to a light first-floor landing with exposed beams and original floorboards. There are two generous double bedrooms, each offering beautiful views-one across the garden towards open meadows and the Wessex Ridgeway, and the other over the parkland opposite. A family bathroom with bath, airing cupboard, and digital thermostat completes this floor, while the upper level offers two additional attic rooms, both with original floorboards and great potential for children's rooms, guest accommodation, or creative spaces.