Location

Ham is a sought after village located approximately three and a half miles to the south west of Hungerford, and seven miles to the south east of Marlborough on the Wiltshire/Berkshire borders. The village benefits from a Church and the award winning Crown and Anchor gastropub with accommodation. Nearby Shalbourne has a church, public house and post office with village store/cafe.

Ham has a thriving community and is set in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Conservation Area. Communications are good with the M4 motorway at Junction 14 being about 7 miles to the north. Mainline railway stations are available at Hungerford with regular services to Paddington from 48 minutes or Andover offering a service to Waterloo from 69 minutes. All mileages and times are approximate.

Various sporting amenities are available in the area including golf at Marlborough, Newbury and Donnington, racing at Newbury or walking or riding on the various footpaths and bridleways in the surrounding countryside.

The property is well placed for a range of local schooling options. Primary schools in the area include Inkpen Primary School, Great Bedwyn Church of England School, Hungerford Primary School and Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School. For secondary education, nearby options include John O'Gaunt School, with further well-regarded schools available in Newbury such as St Bartholomew's School and Park House School, as well as St. John’s School in Marlborough. Independent schooling in the wider area includes Marlborough College, Cheam, St Gabriel's, Downe House, Bradfield College, Brockhurst and Marlston House, Elstree and Farleigh.

Description

Doves Farm Cottage is a traditional thatch property with exposed beams and brick fireplaces giving the property a rich sense of history, while the layout and proportions make it a welcoming family home.

The ground floor offers three reception rooms, each with its own distinctive character. The main sitting room centres around an open fireplace with a brick surround and a beam above, creating a warm and atmospheric space. The dining room features exposed beams that highlight the cottage’s heritage, while the study offers a more intimate setting with a large brick fireplace and fitted cabinets. There is also a downstairs shower room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of traditional units and an oil fired Aga that enhances the cottage’s country feel. A utility room provides further storage, additional units and space for appliances, along with an integrated freezer. The garden room is a standout feature, filled with natural light and fitted with handmade cabinets and a Belfast sink. With doors opening to both the front and rear gardens, it creates a seamless connection between the house and its surroundings.

Upstairs, the cottage offers four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom includes a built in wardrobe, wooden floorboards and exposed beams. Three further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family, guests or home working, each benefitting from the peaceful setting and charming views.

Outside

Doves Farm Cottage is a beautiful Grade II listed thatched home set within the peaceful village of Ham, Wiltshire, offering a blend of character, charm and generous living space. Approached by a gravelled driveway the cottage sits comfortably on its plot.

Outside, the double garage offers excellent storage and includes a large loft space above, ideal for hobbies, a workshop or future potential. The mature garden wraps around the cottage, with established planting, colourful borders and a sense of tranquillity that enhances the rural setting.

The combination of outdoor space, period features and thoughtful layout makes Doves Farm Cottage a truly special home.