Dertford, Corsley, BA12

From the large private drive with dedicated parking for 2 vehicles, an arched gateway opens onto a gravel path which leads down the landscaped garden to a porch with oak stable style door and storage. The original front door opens to a spacious entrance hall with fitted storage units and a ground floor WC. There are stunning original oak beams throughout the cottage and the ground floor is fitted with seamless oak flooring. A snug/sitting room is on one side of the entrance hall complete with wood burner and oak mantle. To the other side is the spectacular dining room which has a magnificent inglenook with oak beam, large wood burner and log storage. There are captivating, far-reaching views over fields and woodlands. The dining room opens to a fabulous bespoke designed open-plan fitted kitchen and garden room. Highlights include a wide range of base, wall and fully integrated floor to wall units, oak beams, oak work surfaces, Belfast sink with Quooker tap, rangemaster cooker, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, dryer and additional freezer and a large corner pantry cupboard. The orangery style garden room is flooded with light and is fitted with a bespoke marble topped island with plenty of storage and a wine cooler. Ceramic floor tiles with underfloor heating throughout the kitchen and garden room.

The first floor has a large landing, flooded with light from recently fitted large electrically operated Velux roof lights. There are 3 spacious double bedrooms one of which is en-suite with underfloor heating. A luxury family bathroom has a WC, clawed slipper bath, sink and vanity unit and separate large shower enclosure. The 2 bedrooms at the rear enjoy magnificent views and, exclusively, you can listen to lion's roaring, sea lions barking and hyena's whooping. Externally, double doors in the garden room open back onto the beautifully designed and manageable cottage garden to the front of the property.

The garden is a sun trap which includes outside dining spaces and seating areas, incorporated planted beds, bbq and pizza area, and stone steps to a deck with glass balustrade.

Corsley comprises of a scattering of rural hamlets, including Dertford, situated around the Longleat Estate.  The area is abundant with stunning walks from the doorstep, including many bluebell woods, open fields and the historic Cley Hill within the Cranbourne Chase 'dark sky' reserve. A haven for walkers, dog owners, cyclists and equestrians. Near to the Somerset and Wiltshire borders, Corsley lies equidistant between the popular and bustling market towns of Frome and Warminster and is within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Salisbury.

The popular village has 2 public houses, an Ofsted 'Outstanding' graded pre-school, sports field, tennis courts, reading rooms, a cross-fit gym and village church. There is a main line connection to London (Paddington) from Frome and Westbury and to London Waterloo from Warminster. There are a wide range of state schools in Frome and Warminster and Private Schools are to be found in Warminster, Bruton, Salisbury and Bath.

The historic market towns of Frome and Warminster offer a wide range of shopping and facilities including libraries, sports centres, gyms, swimming pools, churches, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, hospitals, and post offices. Frome hosts the popular Sunday artisans' market once a month. There are many places of interest to visit such as the Longleat Estate (residents benefit from discounted passes), Bath, Stourhead House and Gardens, Wilton House, The Newt, The Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton and Stonehenge.

The nearby A303 and M4 provide excellent road links to London to the east, Exeter to the west and Bristol airport (1 hour) to the north-west.