Journey back to 1828, to a time when Westbury was just beginning to take shape under the watch of Lieutenant Governor George Arthur. Mary Ann Street, once known as "Toe Rag Lane," sat at the edge of the town common, where the echoes of garrisons, officers and convicts painted the rhythm of daily life.
Among the first buildings to appear here was a residence for Lieutenant Dexter of the 63rd Regiment and the Military Barracks for his officers. These buildings have endured nearly two centuries. The dwelling now known as the Military Barracks at number 4 Mary Ann Street still stands proudly today, its walls steeped in history and its charm timeless.
What was once a barracks is today a rare Cotswolds style character home, a treasure in a village renowned for its heritage. Renovated with deep respect for its 1800s origins, the home blends modern comfort with its historic soul. From the moment you step inside, the stage is set - the timber, the brickwork, the intimate proportions, everything in harmony with the stories these walls hold.
The layout has evolved over the years, once separate wings now connected by a spacious lounge room with rustic beams and warm textures. A formal dining room continues the historic narrative, rich with its brick and timber accents, offering a setting as suited to candlelit dinners as to telling tales of days gone by.
Three bedrooms complete the accommodation, two with abundant built-in storage. The main bedroom has direct access to a dual entry bathroom. Modern in style, with a bath, shower, vanity, heated towel rail and seperate toilet, it offers every comfort within its heritage shell.
The kitchen, with soaring ceilings, is the true heart of the home, a bright, open space that invites both practicality and pause. Equipped with modern appliances, ample storage and generous bench space, it is more than functional, it is a gathering place. Large arched double doors open to a tranquil courtyard, where gardens bloom, birdsong fills the air and time seems to slow.
The delightful laundry provides plenty of storage, a second toilet and rear access to the garage, outbuildings and garden.
The home enjoys the comfort of reverse cycle air conditioning throughout and has a slow composition burner with oven in the kitchen/family area, keeping the house toasty warm all winter.
There is secure garage parking for up to three cars or extra workshop/studio space as well as a seperate garden storeroom.
Outside, the 1686sqm double block is a gardener's paradise. Flourishing flowers, well established greenery and a thriving vegetable patch frame the home with beauty and abundance. Beyond, the view stretches to the Town Common, a vista of peace and natural charm, connecting the property to Westbury's enduring rural heart.
And yet, all the conveniences of modern life are just minutes away in the village centre. This home offers seclusion without sacrifice, history without compromise.
Every brick here holds a story, every corner whispers of lives once lived. 4 Mary Ann Street is not just a home, it is a custodian of Westbury's past, waiting for a new chapter to be written. Rare, historic and enchanting, it is a place where history meets home, and where your story could begin.
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