IF YOU are looking for a country home with modern style, then La Pineta in Edington could be just the thing.

The dormer-style bungalow on Court Lane is decorated in a modern style and has been fitted to a high standard. Down a quiet country lane, it adjoins a pony paddock and has splendid views, especially from the rear. A balcony has been added to the master bedroom to allow the owners to make the most of the views.

On the market for £395,000, it offers the chance to enjoy country life while close to the county town.

The sitting room, which is lovely and bright thanks to front and side windows and features an open fireplace with a surround and hearth.

The kitchen/dining room has been refitted and has a range of oak-fronted units and granite worksurfaces. The dining area has French doors to the enclosed garden.

There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, one at the front and one at the back with French doors leading out to a decked area and the garden, as well as a bathroom.

The master bedroom suite at the rear has a generous room with Velux skylight and French doors to the balcony and en-suite bathroom. There is also a front bedroom and separate bathroom.

DK Residential (01225) 759123.

AN END-OF-TERRACE country cottage, set in a quiet village between Bath and Trowbridge, near an orchard in Lyde Green, Norton St Philip, includes original features throughout the three-storey building. It is on the market for £385,000.

The sitting room is fitted with an inglenook fireplace with log burning stove. It has three windows to the front, ceiling beams and a stone archway that leads on to the breakfast room. This extra space is fitted with double doors to the conservatory. Beyond is the kitchen.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, a shower room and a large landing suitable for a study area. The third bedroom, with walk-in wardrobe, is on the third floor.

The front garden is planted with a range of roses and shrubs while the rear is mainly lawn with a patio area.

There is an orchard to the left of the cottages. The second part of the garden, behind the double garage, offers a vegetable plot and lawned area. Beyond are open fields.

Alder King Countrywide (01225) 754301