Church Street, Bowerchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

A light and spacious property in the heart of the sought-after Chalke Valley.


Description

Built in the late 1920’s this is an extremely light house with well proportioned rooms throughout. Properties of this age offer a solidity of construction not found in more modern properties and some of the appealing period details remain. Furthermore when Beech Cottage was built garden sizes were much more generous and the whole plot totals approximately 0.3 of an acre. A number of refurbishments were carried out in 2003 and the current owners have maintained the property well.


Outside
From the quiet village road, the house is approached via a tarmacadam driveway, with parking for several cars. There is an area of lawn with established borders and a mature Beech tree.

Behind the house is a large and private garden which is again laid mainly to lawn with mature flower beds and a good workshop/store.

From the front of the house there are lovely views of Marleycombe Hill.

Location

Bowerchalke is a picturesque, and highly sought-after, village in the Chalke Valley. It is approximately nine miles from the beautiful Cathedral City of Salisbury and is located within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the edge of the famous Cranborne Chase. Its Church of the Holy Trinity dates back to the 13th Century and William Golding, renowned author of Lord of the Flies, is buried within the grounds. There is a well-established market in the village hall on the second Saturday of each month and a fantastic cricket club, popular with all ages. The neighbouring village of Broad Chalke has a pub, village shop, doctors surgery and excellent primary school.

Salisbury, with its wide range of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational activities, offers a direct train service to London Waterloo (journey time from 85 minutes). Alternatively, trains travel to London Waterloo from Tisbury (9 miles from the village) taking from 108 minutes. The A303 provides access to the South West and London via the M3.

The surrounding area has numerous excellent schools, both private and state, including Clayesmore, Dauntseys, Warminster School, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, along with Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.

Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at South Wilts Golf Club and Rushmore. This area is renowned for its fishing on the River Avon, Test and outlying chalk streams.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,152 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Directions

From Salisbury take the A354 towards Blandford and turn right at Coombe Bissett, towards Broad Chalke. Once in the village of Broad Chalke, turn left opposite the Queens Head pub and then follow the road round to the right. Continue through the village, heading towards Bowerchalke. Once in the village of Bowerchalke, stay on this road passing the Church on your left. Beech Cottage will be seen shortly on the right hand side.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Additional Info

Local authority : Wiltshire Council –

Outgoings : The property is subject to Council Tax Band F

Fixtures and fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

Services : Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Viewings : Strictly by appointment with Savills