Verandah Cottage

Verandah Cottage is a charming mid-19th century home, believed to date from around 1860, and forms part of Wroughton’s rich village heritage. Built alongside a traditional bakehouse, the cottage was historically closely linked to local trade and craftsmanship. Its distinctive verandah frontage—rare for a property of this age—adds unique character and presence. From 1933, the adjoining bakehouse became home to the well-known Preddy’s Bakery, a much-loved family business that served Wroughton and the surrounding area for over 50 years. During this period, Verandah Cottage was occupied by the Preddy family, with fresh bread baked on site and delivered throughout the village. This connection to a thriving local enterprise places the property at the heart of Wroughton’s community history until the bakery’s closure in 1985. Today, Verandah Cottage presents a rare opportunity to own a home with genuine historical character and a direct link to the village’s past. The cottage was completely renovated in 2004, with the interior thoughtfully reconfigured while retaining much of its original charm. The former verandah has been replaced with a sunroom, and the ground floor features a convenient w/c, a cottage-style kitchen with handmade solid wood cabinets, and a generous reception room with fireplace and beamed ceilings. A useful office/study with vaulted ceiling provides versatile workspace. To the first floor, there are two bedrooms and an impressive bathroom with a central roll-top bath and fitted storage. The second floor offers a large bedroom within the eaves, showcasing sections of the original roof structure. Externally, Verandah Cottage benefits from a garage and driveway—rare for properties of this kind in Wroughton—along with a sunny garden featuring mature planting and trees, completing a property that perfectly blends historical character with modern living. Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: D Ref: RSVERA