Just five miles north east of Swindon sits one of the most expensive houses for sale in the area.

The detached house on Faringdon Road, in the village of Shrivenham, is valued at £1,350,000, but what makes it so attractive?

Constructed in 2004, the house is less than 20 years old and covers 3,900 square feet.

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An impressive entrance hallway provides access to both the ground floor and the double return staircase leading to the first floor.

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The triple aspect sitting room boasts a fireplace and French doors leading to the patio.

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There is also a family room which doubles as a study.

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The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of units including a central island, a breakfast bar and a wine fridge.

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Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms all of which contain built-in wardrobes.

The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room while the second bedroom is fitted with an ensuite jacuzzi bath.

The first floor also boasts a walk-in airing cupboard.

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At the end of the gravel driveway sits a gym and steam room, along with a garage.

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The patio area leads to both a lawned garden and a main garden, which is fully enclosed by trees and shrubs.

Shrivenham is just five miles from Swindon and eight minutes from the M4.