Orcheston, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3

A small holding with a substantial four bedroom chalet bungalow with a two bedroom, self contained annex attached with sensational rural views. In all, around 6 acres with stables, yard and outbuildings.


Spanning over 3,260 sq ft and 6 acres Waterlake View is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a small holding with excellent outriding in the heart of Salisbury Plain. Situated well within the plot the bungalow and self contained annex offer ample accommodation for a family. The self contained annex offers the opportunity for either a holiday let or to be utilised as ancillary accommodation for multi-generational living. In addition, there is stabling for three horses, tack room and hay/feed store and each field has its own access point from the byway. The land is gently sloping clean grassland which has provided excellent grazing for horses and sheep during the current owner’s tenure. Moreover, the land is free draining chalk which is free from fertiliser application for over 40 years.

The bungalow itself is almost 1,800 sq ft and offers four bedrooms across a versatile layout which could be altered for the purchaser’s requirements, the property was built to make the most of the exceptional rural views on offer. In the bungalow there is a dual aspect sitting room with a westerly aspect, kitchen, dining room, a spacious, dual aspect, south facing principal bedroom, two further double bedrooms, bathroom and another double bedroom on the first floor.The self contained annex is 1,100 sq ft and currently used as a holiday let, it is well finished and could be lived in should a purchaser want to renovate the Bungalow. The annex comprises of a ensuite double bedroom, further double bedroom, bathroom, an open plan kitchen/dining room and a wonderful sitting room. Should a purchaser want to amalgamate the annex into the main house this again is a further possibility.

Waterlake View is situated on the outskirts of Orcheston, a pretty village situated in the historic Salisbury Plain surrounded by breath-taking rolling countryside and 3 miles away from the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. Buses are available outside the property into both Devizes and Salisbury City Centre. The nearby village of Shrewton provides a variety of amenities including a public house, garage, independent butcher, village shop & post office, primary school and a doctors’ surgery. The cathedral city of Salisbury (12 miles) offers a more extensive range of facilities including bars, cafes, restaurants, independent and high street shops and a train station offering regular train services to London Waterloo (86 minutes). The surrounding countryside of Orcheston is an ideal place for walking, cycling and riding and golf is at High Post and Salisbury. Horse racing can be found at Salisbury and Bath with point to point at Larkhill.

Education & Communication Links

There is a variety of excellent schooling in the area including both Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools, and Salisbury Cathedral School, Dauntseys, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and Preparatory School.

The property is within easy reach of the A303 to the south connecting London and the West Country, the A360 is to the west and provides access to Salisbury.

Stepping outside, there is a beautiful south facing garden to the front of the property which offers a tranquil space to make the most of the views on offer. There is a further garden to the side of the property as well as two greenhouses and parking for several cars. Moreover, there is a garage, a useful garden shed and separate parking for the annex as well. In addition, there are 5.7 acres (2.3 hectares) of gently sloping grassland which has provided excellent grazing for horses during the current owners tenure. The land wraps around the back of the property and is free draining chalk which is clean and free from fertiliser application for over 40 years. Furthermore, the eastern boundary has a tree belt and there is an existing field shelter which is located on the western side of the land by the woodland triangle. The land faces west, overlooking the Winterbourne river till SSSI, with Orchestron conservation area lying beyond and enjoys far reaching views Salisbury Plain, the stables have mains water to them and there is stabling for three horses a hay/ feed store and a tack room. The two access points for the land are accessed via a byway, offering the buyer potential for alternative uses seperate to the house if desired. The location for out-riding from the property is also exceptional - leading directly out onto the byways of Salisbury plain.

Council Tax Band D

Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage. There is also Solar PV (FIT electricity) and solar thermal for hot water.

From our office in Salisbury, take the A360 towards Devizes and drive through Shrewton. Continue up the hill and onto the straight towards Devizes and turn right at the signpost towards Orcheston. Drive down the hill past the crossroads and through the village. The turn off for the property will be on the left hand side.