• Period stone cottage (circa 1850) +
• Three double bedrooms over three floors +
• Cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove +
• Country-style kitchen with beech worktops +
• Generous front garden with patio areas +
• Walking distance to Malmesbury High Street +

Tucked just a short stroll from Malmesbury’s bustling High Street, this enchanting stone cottage offers the perfect blend of heritage, comfort and everyday ease. Believed to date back to around 1850, it’s a home with stories in its walls – warm, welcoming and beautifully balanced between period character and thoughtful modern touches.

Step inside and the sitting room instantly sets the tone. Cosy evenings by the wood-burning stove, exposed brickwork and soft, neutral styling create a space that feels both intimate and uplifting. It’s the kind of room that invites you to slow down — whether that’s with a book, a glass of wine, or friends gathered around on a winter’s evening.

The kitchen/breakfast room flows naturally from here, designed very much as the heart of the home. With its country-style cabinetry, beech worktops and integrated appliances, it’s a space made for morning coffee at the table, relaxed suppers and easy conversation while dinner simmers on the hob. Light pours in, enhancing the sense of warmth and practicality.

Arranged over three floors, the layout is wonderfully flexible. The first floor offers a generous double bedroom — equally suited as a second sitting room or creative workspace — alongside a stylish bathroom with shower over bath. On the top floor, two further double bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, full of charm and character. Gas-fired central heating ensures comfort year-round.

Outside, the garden is a genuine highlight. Positioned to the front, it enjoys a lovely open outlook and a surprising sense of privacy. A patio by the house is ideal for summer lunches, while the lawn stretches down to a further seating area — perfect for evening drinks as the sun lowers. There’s space here for children to play, for keen gardeners to potter, or simply for enjoying the seasons change. A useful storage shed sits neatly at the far end.

Life here is about more than just the cottage itself. Malmesbury, perched on its hilltop at the southern gateway to The Cotswolds, offers a rare mix of history and vibrancy. Independent shops, welcoming pubs, cafés and restaurants line the High Street, alongside a Waitrose and a popular weekly farmers’ market. Excellent schools, leisure facilities and a strong sense of community make it as practical as it is picturesque.