Sutton Mandeville, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3

A charming semi-detached cottage pleasantly situated in the heart of the countryside between Salisbury and Shaftesbury.


Apple Tree Cottage is a unique and delightful semi-detached former farm cottage which has colour washed elevations beneath a thatched roof, with stunning views to the front towards Sutton Down.
A canopy porch and front door give access to a hall off which there is a cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. The kitchen to the right of the hall is well fitted with numerous base and wall units, along with space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is also a breakfast bar and beyond the kitchen a utility area where there is a circular stainless steel sink unit with cupboards a double wall unit, and space for a washing machine. A double glazed door to the outside allows for light to flood the space. There is also a Camray oil fired boiler which supplies domestic hot water and serves the radiators. To the right of the hall there is a ground floor bedroom which has recessed shelving and an en-suite wet room with shower, WC and oval wash hand basin. To the left of the hall there is a dining room with fabulous views of Sutton Down and attractive wood block flooring and stairs to the first floor with a larder beneath. Beyond there is a double aspect sitting room with an open stone fireplace with timber mantel, shelving and a cupboard to the side. There are also French doors to the front garden. On the first floor there is a landing with a window which gives a delightful view of the garden and there are two double bedrooms , both of which have fitted wardrobes and views across the open countryside to Sutton Down. There is also a bathroom which has a white suite of panelled bath with shower above, WC, wash hand basin and bidet. There are also cupboards and drawers and timber panelling together with ample storage space in the lofts, one of which is boarded.

The property is situated in Sutton Mandeville which is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by some of the most picturesque countryside in the south of England. There is excellent walking, cycling and riding all around and many other good opportunities for sport and recreation. All of the services and amenities of Tisbury are a short distance away and these include a range of shops, a doctors surgery, dentist and take away restaurants. Tisbury also benefits from a mainline railway station with regular trains to London (Waterloo) and the west country. The train service, combined with easy access to the A303/M3, make the area around Sutton Mandeville very popular with commuters. Heathrow and Southampton airports are also within easy reach.

The property benefits from a large turning and parking area, accessed via a five-bar gate, providing security and privacy. There is also a garden store which has the potential to be a garage. The front garden is enclosed providing a private and delightful outside space for entertaining and dining, with a paved seating area and side access to the rear garden. The rear garden comprises of a patio, lawn area and shrub borders, all benefiting of views of the nearby farmland. There is also a workshop and storage shed, both with electricity connected.

Council Tax Band D.

Mains water and electricity are available to the property. With private drainage to a septic tank.

From Salisbury proceed in a westerly direction on the A36 and at the roundabout to the north of Wilton take the first exit towards the Town Centre. At the traffic lights continue straight across, continuing on the A36 and after approximately eight miles turn right signposted Chicksgrove and Sutton Mandeville. After a short distance turn left onto Lagpond Lane, followed by a right turn, signposted Kensens Farm. Then veer left whereupon the property will be seen immediately on the right hand side.