Shaftesbury Road, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12

A charming, detached, thatched cottage situated in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of Mere and offering huge potential to further improve and develop.

The Rose Cottage, is a quintessential thatched cottage that enjoys the benefit of not being listed and located between the popular village of Motcombe and the sought after Wiltshire town of Mere. The property itself is detached and sits centrally within its 1.4 acre plot. It offers characterful accommodation with plenty of scope to further improve and or extend. The ground floor comprises three main rooms all of which are double aspect and extend to the width of the property, this includes the drawing room with feature stone fireplace, exposed beams and stairs, the kitchen/breakfast room plus a further reception room that leads out to the garden. There is also a pantry / utility room next to the kitchen and a cloakroom. On the first floor you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which is accessed through another bedroom, and with the main family bathroom.

SITUATION
Forest Deer is a hamlet located between Mere and Motcombe. Mere is a charming and historic town located south of the Wiltshire Downs. The bustling town centre offers a range of excellent local facilities within the vibrant high street, including Co-Op Post Office and hairdressers and doctors surgery. attraction include the Hillbrush visitors centre and restaurant, Mere Down Falconry, Stourhead and King Alfred’s Tower. Gillingham (4 miles) offers further amenities such as an excellent range of shops to include Waitrose and Asda and a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo and the West Country. Mere benefits from close access to the A303 with an easy route to London via the M3.

OUTSIDE
A long sweeping track leads from the lane, past the property, to a large area that allows parking for several vehicles in front of the detached garage. The garage also provides space to park vehicles and workshop space. This could easily be utilised as additional accommodation ( subject to PP ) as it includes a w/c and basin. The land totals around 1.4 acres and includes some level paddock land filled with mature trees and enclosed with a mix of stock proof fencing and mature hedges. The remaining land is dedicated to garden with a delightful lawn at the front of the property, which is ideal for our alfresco dining and garden parties.

COUNCIL TAX
Wiltshire Council Tax F
EPC: f

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. An oil fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Drainage is private and may not comply with all the current regulations. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

DIRECTIONS
Post code: BA12 6BJ
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