Fovant, Salisbury, SP3

Built by the current owners in the mid-1980's, with later extensions, this thoughtfully designed home provides perfectly balanced, family orientated accommodation. Great attention has been paid to using quality materials including traditional Bradstone on the elevations whilst eco-friendly features include solar panels, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and noise deadening insulation.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors, perfectly orientated to ensure stunning views and natural flow between the home and gardens. On arrival, the property's understated façade creates a wonderful surprise when you enter the home at mezzanine level and are greeted by the striking entrance hall. The flow of the ground floor accommodation is of particular note, there Is a triple aspect formal sitting room with a log burning stove and patio doors opening to a rear terrace. Adjoining is the extended formal dining room with a sundial room beyond, a perfect cosy position affording 180-degree views of the garden and valley, also boasting a log burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively appointed with ample wall and base cabinetry and a vast central island all with granite worksurfaces, providing the ideal social casual entertaining and dining space. There is an everyday seating area with bifold doors that lead out to the rear terrace creating a feel of bringing the outside in. Behind there is a generous utility room and a boot room, a must for a rural home. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom.

On the first floor there are five well balanced double bedrooms arranged around the galleried landing. There is a choice of principal bedrooms, two large double bedrooms have stylish ensuite shower rooms, whilst one has the benefit of a private balcony. There are three further bedrooms serviced by a modern family bathroom.

Outside

Occupying an elevated position just a short distance from the village centre, the home has ample parking on the herringbone brick drive in, drive out driveway. There is an EV charger in the oversized double garage with adjacent additional parking suitable for a motorhome or boat. The decorative front garden is well stocked with flora and shrub borders and specimen trees, perfectly framing the discreet frontage. The gardens wrap around the home, extending to 0.5 of an acre in total. A decked terrace extends across the rear of the home, accessed from all the primary reception rooms allowing a natural flow and creating the ideal space for alfresco dining. Beyond, the level garden is predominantly laid to lawn and beautifully planted with a variety of mature trees, including a stunning Acer (maple) and a rare Dawn Redwood-a deciduous conifer notable for its striking seasonal interest. Landscaped, winding pathways then meander down the banked sloping garden leading to a lower lawn. The structured terraces are planted with ornamental shrubs providing colour and interest.

Situation

The thriving and highly sought-after village of Fovant is found in the heart of the Nadder Valley. Local amenities include a village shop, Post Office, doctors’ surgery and a village pub. An array of vibrant farm shops, pubs and cafes can be found nearby. For more comprehensive facilities the towns of Tisbury, Salisbury and Shaftesbury are all within easy reach.

Excellent communication links also make this rural location popular with those who travel or commute on a regular basis, with easy access to the A303 and A36 bringing the business centres along the M3, M27 and the south coast within easy reach. There are also fast regular trains to London Waterloo and the west country from Tisburv and Salisbury stations.

The property lies within the catchment area of the excellent state grammar schools Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts. There are also several good private schools nearby including Port Regis, Godolphin and Sandroyd.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-59806