Shepherds Croft, Bowerchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

A most charming recently extended and refurbished 2/3 bedroom cottage which is beautifully presented, located in the popular Chalke Valley Village of Bowerchalke. No forward chain.

Shepherds Croft Cottage was bought by the current owners in 2018 and subsequently underwent an extensive refurbishment programme which has created a charming and beautifully finished cottage which should be viewed to appreciate its abundance of character. The cottage has brick, flint and cobb elevations under a pitched slate roof, part of the property was originally the post office typifying is historical importance to the village. Improvements to the cottage include updated services such as complete re-wiring and new central heating systems, new windows (except for one) and a re-roof. A rear lean-to was removed and re-built which houses the kitchen. A highly versatile garage/outbuilding was built with high levels of insulation. Cosmetically every facet of the property has been improved with attractive kitchen and bathrooms, stylish fireplaces and attractive floor coverings to create a high-quality yet traditional finish.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall/boot room with tiled flooring that leads to a downstairs shower room, with WC wash hand basin and shower. The kitchen has a good selection of traditionally styled base and wall mounted storage, there is a wooden work top with inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink. There is an electric oven and hob and space for white goods. An opening leads from the kitchen into the dining room which has a beautiful sold oak herringbone parquet floor, duel sided woodburner set in a brick fire place and built in seating area for the dining space. Stairs lead to the first floor with a useful cupboard below. The charming sitting room benefits from the other side of the duel woodburner, also set in a stylish fire place. There is a further versatile reception room (formerly the post office) which is currently used as a study but could make a downstairs bedroom or snug with French doors onto the garden. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, the main is a particularly spacious double and a family bathroom with roll-top bath, WC, wash hand basin and attractive wooden panelling to the walls.

Bowerchalke is a sought-after village in the Chalke Valley on the fringes of the Cranbourne Chase and Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a village hall, cricket club and church, with nearby Broad Chalke offering a popular public house, shop/Post Office and primary school. The thriving city of Salisbury and the Saxon town of Shaftesbury provide a comprehensive range of additional amenities including shops, restaurants, arts and recreational pursuits. Tisbury Station offers London links, with the A30, A303 and A354 providing convenient road connections to the M3 and M27 and beyond. Notable schools include Port Regis, Sandroyd and Hazelgrove preparatory schools and Dauntseys, Sherborne, Bryanston and Milton Abbey.

The external finish matches the high-quality internal finish. New garage/workshop has been built which well insulated, has power and hot and cold water. It is timber clad/brick finish with a slate roof creating an exceptionally well presented and highly practical outbuilding. There is parking for 2 cars on the drive, wrought Iron fencing en-circles the majority of the garden, a delightful brick path has adjacent raised vegetable beds. There is a lawn area and a patio located at the rear of the property which has a raised brick well in the centre.

Council tax band - D

Mains Water, Electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

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. On arriving in Bowerchalke, Shepherds Croft will be found on the left-hand side, after approximately 1/2 mile.