East Winterslow, Salisbury

An absolutely stunning ‘Chocolate Box’ unlisted thatched cottage, set in a private rural location within a wonderful gardens and with countryside views

Located in a stunning and private rural setting, Mill Lane Cottage is a beautiful unlisted thatched cottage set within large gardens and enjoying wonderful countryside views.

The house is positioned at the rear of the plot with a winding gravel drive and having been meticulously looked after by the current owners, offers an idyllic country retreat to new owners. With a southerly face ensuring a good degree of light comes into the house, which is often a challenge for period properties such as this one.

Benefiting from its unlisted status Mill Lane Cottage is beautifully presented, the main part of the thatch including the ridge was redone in 2023, it has been suggested that the outstanding part of the roof will not need to be replaced for approximately 10 years.

Downstairs there are two receptions, a kitchen and a downstairs bathroom. The front door opens into a hall which leads through to a well appointed bathroom and also a lovely cottage kitchen which has plenty of above and below counter storage as well as timber worktops, inset butlers sink and electric hob and an range cooker (untested).
The sitting room has exposed timber beams and an inset electric faux wood burner (untested) set into a brick fireplace surround. A ledge and brace door, which lead through to snug and also upstairs, the snug is a useful extra ground floor room which could also easily be used as a bedroom with the bathroom being located on the ground floor. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms both with lovely views of the gardens and beyond.

The property is approached by a country lane and is set in a wonderfully rural position surrounded by open fields with no neighbouring properties in close proximity. The house is located at the rear of the plot and enjoys an excellent degree of privacy. The country setting is truly idyllic and offers real escapism for those perhaps looking to get away from a more urban setting. The gardens are wonderful, they are set mainly to lawn and feature well stocked flower beds full of specimen plants, there mature hedgerows and trees throughout the property.