West Dean, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

A charming four bedroom, two bathroom period house situated on a 1/3 acre plot, within walking distance to the train station.

Spanning almost 2,350 sq ft Hillside Cottage has a wealth of period features and offers an abundance of accommodation set over two floors. Upon entry, there is a spacious living room to the left which has exposed painted ceiling beams, wooden flooring and features a wonderful exposed brick fireplace with a wood burning stove. The utility room which adjoins the living room also has rear access to the garden. The study is to the right of the entrance hall and is a quiet spot away from the bulk of the accommodation creating a peaceful spot to work. The dining room seamlessly connects to the kitchen/breakfast room creating a wonderful flow for family life.

The triple aspect kitchen/dining room is equipped with wooden units, granite worktops, and a stainless steel sink. The kitchen benefits from integrated appliances including an electric oven, electric hob, dishwasher and there is a useful walk-in pantry as well as French doors out to the formal garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a shower room.

Moving upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and French doors out to a terraced area in the garden. Bedrooms two and three are both large double bedrooms and bedroom four has an adjoining dressing room. The family bathroom is furnished with a wash hand basin, low level W/C, panel enclosed bath and chrome heated towel rail.

Situated in a picturesque setting, West Dean is an ancient rural village in the Dun Valley almost equidistant from Salisbury, Stockbridge and Romsey. An outstanding feature of the village is its beautiful surrounding countryside with the wide variety of wildlife, wildflowers and many hectares of woodland. Amenities in the village include the active village hall, a social club and recreation ground. Dean rail station is a 4 minute walk away with trains leaving hourly (13mins to Salisbury, 11mins to Romsey and 25mins to Southampton central). The neighbouring villages of Lockerley and West Tytherley both have village shops and post offices whilst the delightful boutique town of Stockbridge offers a good range of shops, public houses and restaurants. Schooling in the area is excellent, both in private and state sectors with Chafyn Grove, The Cathedral School, Godolphin, Bishops Wordsworth and South Wilts in Salisbury. Commuter links are also good with access to the A303, M3 and M27 all within a short drive and the village railway station taking approximately 2 hours to Waterloo via Salisbury

Situated well within its 0.3 acre plot, Hillside Cottage benefits from a charming approach from its driveway through a beautifully landscaped formal garden. Whilst predominantly laid to lawn there are attractive colourful beds, an abundance of mature shrubs, trees and herbaceous borders. There is also a terrace with a pergola which offers the opportunity for alfresco dining. Moreover, there is a significant area to the side of the property which has been developed into a fantastic kitchen garden with greenhouse, raised flower beds, a fruit cage, and an orchard with a variety of fruit trees. The garden wraps entirely around the property, and there is off-street parking for at least three vehicles.

Council Tax Band G

Mains water and electricity
Heating via an air source heat pump
Private drainage
Solar panels

Leave Salisbury on the A36 Southampton Road. Join the dual carriage way after about 3 miles turn left signposted to Alderbury and West Dean. At the "T" junction turn left signposted West Grimstead and West Dean. Go through West Grimstead and follow the road into West Dean. Upon entry to the Village Hillside Cottage will be on the left hand side.