Enford, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9

A beautifully presented four bedroom thatched cottage with mature gardens, double garage and far reaching countryside views.

Description

The Old Post Office is a four bedroom house, rebuilt following planning consent granted in 2001, with Flemish bond brickwork beneath a thatched roof, with beautiful views over the neighbouring meadow.

The front door opens through a porch into a central entrance hall, where the staircase rises to the first floor and the principal reception rooms lead off in a well arranged layout. There is also a guest cloakroom and a separate coat cupboard.

The kitchen is Shaker style and fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted cupboards, wooden work surfaces and a central island with further storage. There is a Rangemaster range with induction hob, together with a built in microwave oven. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room with built in cupboards, space for both a washing machine and dryer, and the oil fired boiler. An external door provides access to the driveway. The snug has French doors opening to the rear of the house, while the study is positioned off the entrance hall with a window overlooking the front. The dining room also leads from the hall and has views over the rear garden and meadow beyond, with a walk in cupboard providing additional storage. At the end of the house, the sitting room has a triple aspect over the garden, with French doors and sidelights opening onto the outdoor seating area.

Upstairs, the first floor landing has a linen cupboard and leads to four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and views over the surrounding countryside. It is served by an en suite bathroom with eaves storage, bath,
hand basin and WC.

There are three further double bedrooms, the largest of which has built in wardrobes. Each bedroom has views over the surrounding countryside. The family bathroom is arranged off the corridor and includes a bath, hand basin, WC and separate enclosed shower.

OUTSIDE
The gardens wrap around the house and are mainly laid to lawn, enclosed by native hedging. There are several borders planted with flowers and shrubs, while a gravel pathway surrounds the house.

The upper section of the garden includes a variety of mature trees. To the rear of the house, a seating area provides space to sit and look across the meadows and open countryside beyond. The property also has a gravel driveway, parking for several cars and a detached double garage.

Location

The Old Post Office occupies an attractive position in the sought after Avon Valley village of Enford, surrounded by the open countryside of Salisbury Plain. The house is well placed within the village, with lovely surrounding walks and countryside views, while still being within reach of good local amenities.

Enford is a pretty Wiltshire village with a strong sense of community and an appealing rural setting. The village is home to The Swan, a well regarded local pub, while nearby East Chisenbury is home to The Red Lion. The parish also has a village hall and church, with the River Avon running through this picturesque part of the valley.

The area is particularly well suited to those who enjoy the outdoors, with excellent walking, riding and cycling opportunities across Salisbury Plain and the surrounding countryside. There are also golf courses nearby at Upavon and North Wilts.

The village is well placed for access to a number of nearby towns and cities. Pewsey is within a short drive and offers everyday amenities, together with a railway station providing services to London Paddington from about 56 minutes. Devizes lies to the north and has a good range of shops, cafés and services, while Salisbury, to the south, offers a wider selection of shopping, cultural and leisure facilities, including the cathedral, theatre and mainline railway station. For those travelling to London Waterloo, Grateley station provides services from about 1 hour 15 minutes.

There is a good choice of schooling in the area. Local primary options include Netheravon All Saints CofE Primary School, Rushall Church of England Primary School and Larkhill Primary School. State secondary options include Avon Valley Academy in Durrington, while Pewsey Vale School is also within reach. Independent schools in the wider area include Marlborough College, Dauntsey’s, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and Salisbury Cathedral School.

Square Footage: 2,540 sq ft


Acreage: 0.23 Acres

Directions

SN9 6DJ



Additional Info

Local Authority : Wiltshire Council –

Tenure : Freehold

Council Tax : Band G

EPC : Rating D

Services : Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Superfast fibre broadband.

Fixtures and Fittings : unless specifically mentioned, all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.

VIEWING : Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Savills.