North Street, Wilton, Salisbury

Thought to have once been part of the old butcher's shop, this charming brick-built house has a quaint cottage feel and is deceptive from the outside, as the property is much bigger at the back than it appears at the front.

The property will appeal to someone who loves a cosy home full of charm and character. Painted throughout in white and with wooden latched doors, 37 North Street has all the feel of a traditional whitewashed cottage.

Stepping through the front door, the room has been divided with open shelving to create a separate hall area that still allows light into the dining room beyond. You immediately get a sense of the snug cottage feel in this room with its oak laminate flooring and vintage black fireplace. The previous owners have installed wall lights and ceiling downlights for a modern touch that makes the property feel light and bright. It's easy to imagine in the wet winter months that this would make a great place to sit and read.

The living room has a brick fireplace with built-in cupboards and shelving in the recess. The stone hearth and woodburning stove style electric fire add to the sense of cosiness and history. The room is lovely and light and has views into the courtyard garden.

The rustic-style kitchen is in a single-storey extension with sloping ceilings and Velux roof lights. Although small, it has all you need for everyday living with an electric cooker and hob with an extraction hood and space for a fridge and washing machine. There is a Belfast-style sink with a window overlooking the garden. A freestanding dresser, and open shelves provide plenty of storage without making the room feel closed in.

A stable door leads from the kitchen into an enclosed low-maintenance courtyard garden, a perfect spot for a relaxing coffee or al fresco dining. The outdoor space is not overlooked by neighbours and is bordered on one side with well-established planting in the neighbouring garden. Through a gate, there is pedestrian access across the neighbour's property to an alleyway that leads to North street.

Stairs lead from the living room to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, both small doubles, one with a built-in wardrobe overlooking the garden and the other facing the road. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower with modern brickwork-style tiling, a w/c, and a basin. There are a number of areas of clever built-in storage around the property that utilize the space well.

In addition to the bedrooms, there is a useful attic room, accessed via narrow wooden stairs. While not usable in its current form as a bedroom, it has a large window that looks out over the street and could be used as a room for hobbies, a home office, or simply storage space.

Situated on North Street, you are just a short walk from local pubs, cafes, and convenience stores. In addition to being conveniently close to a dentist and hairdressers, the Market Square is also within walking distance, holding weekly open markets. You'll also have easy access to Salisbury town centre, with a bus running every 15 minutes.


Council Tax Band: B (Wiltshire County Council)
Tenure: Freehold
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