Fisherton De La Mere, Warminster, BA12

The home is idyllically situated in the heart of the picturesque hamlet of Fisherton De La Mere, conveniently located between Warminster and Salisbury. The property overlooks the Wylye Valley and is set within a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with fantastic walks from the door.

Old School House has, over time, undergone extensive works, seamlessly linking the original school house to the expansive cottage. Great attention has been paid to retaining and promoting many of the original hallmarks of the traditional cottage, highlighting the homes period charm.

The generous accommodation, that extends to over 2,400 sq. ft., is perfectly balanced and offers an excellent degree of flexibility as to how it can be used. The immaculately presented accommodation enjoys stunning views in the main part and boasts a sunny, light ambience throughout.

The stunning, welcoming entrance hall acts as the central axis for the ground floor accommodation. The versatile layout includes a stylish, comprehensively appointed kitchen/breakfast room with all integrated quality appliances, set amongst hand crafted wooden wall and base units under stone work surfaces. Adjoining is the sizeable utility/boot room. The former ‘school house’ is host to the open plan sitting/dining room and is of particular note with a vaulted ceiling, gorgeous feature fireplace and exposed beams. Above, there is a mezzanine study or snug. In addition, there is a charming day room with doors opening out to a pretty, private terrace. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms arranged around the split landing. The principal bedroom suite is an exceptional space, set behind the day room. The bedroom itself is vaulted, with wonderful built-in cabinetry and glazed doors opening out to the walled upper garden with the Church beyond. There is a substantial dressing area with ample built-in storage and a bathroom. The two guest bedrooms are generous, characterful doubles and are serviced by a beautifully appointed family bathroom.

Outside

The home occupies a stunning elevated position in the heart of this picturesque Wylye Valley village. The home is discreetly nestled behind pretty, low-level hedging to the front and a stunning original wall to the rear.

The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped in a sumptuous cottage style and are exquisitely stocked. The design perfectly frames the home, a quintessential English garden with abundant floral and herbaceous beds that provide vibrant colour and texture all year around. There are several, perfectly placed, terraces and a choice of stylish seating areas throughout the grounds, offering joyous spaces for entertaining or quiet positions to enjoy the beautiful adjoining countryside. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by contoured shrub and floral borders and interspersed with specimen trees that add height and fragrance. There is a gateway through to the Church grounds.

There is a solely owned portion of the Village green to the front of the home that includes parking for multiple vehicles in a private parking area. The home then shares ownership of the major portion of the village green beyond. The home benefits from the majority share.

Situation

The larger villages of Codford and Wylye are located nearby and provide many local amenities. The property is equidistant to Warminster and the Cathedral City of Salisbury which both boast a good range of shopping and leisure facilities including a library, sports centres, churches, doctors and dentists surgeries and hospital. Both Salisbury and Warminster benefit from mainline railway stations to London Waterloo as does Grateley. The A303 gives good access to London, via the M3, and to the West Country and the A36 also provides good road access to Bath approximately 25 miles. Local attractions include Longleat House and Safari Park, Stourhead and Salisbury Plain.

There is a wide selection of excellent schooling in the area including Dauntseys, St Mary's Shaftesbury, Port Regis, Chafyn Grove, The Cathedral School and Godolphin. Salisbury also offers excellent grammar schooling for boys and girls.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-57160