The Paddock, Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4

The Shambles is a beautifully presented and wonderfully versatile five-bedroom detached home, occupying an attractive position within the popular village of East Gomeldon and enjoying open views across the surrounding countryside. Built in 2008 by a respected local developer and remaining in the same ownership since new, the property has been thoughtfully designed to offer generous, flexible accommodation finished to an impressive standard throughout.

The front door opens into a light and welcoming entrance hall, with an immediate view through to the rear garden. A cloakroom and useful coat cupboard are positioned nearby, while solid oak flooring extends through much of the ground floor. At the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen and breakfast room, ideally arranged for everyday family life and informal dining. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units, integrated Siemens appliances and a freestanding American-style fridge/freezer.Alongside the kitchen is a particularly generous dining room, with French doors opening directly onto the garden. The large dual-aspect sitting room provides an inviting setting in which to relax, centred around a gas fire with an existing chimney offering the option of an open fireplace. A further highlight is the superb family room, where bi-fold doors frame far-reaching countryside views and create a seamless connection with the garden. The ground floor also includes a well-equipped utility room featuring a substantial Villeroy & Boch sink, wooden worktops, excellent storage and space for further appliances. Internal access leads into the integral double garage, which is fitted with electric up-and-over doors.

The first-floor accommodation is arranged across two separate areas, creating an exceptional degree of versatility. The principal staircase rises from the entrance hall to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The main bedroom is a generous double with built-in storage and a well-appointed en-suite shower room, while the two additional bedrooms are also comfortable doubles with fitted storage. The spacious family bathroom is finished with a stylish roll-top bath, separate shower enclosure and a substantial vanity unit providing excellent storage, together with a wash basin and mirror.A second staircase rises from the utility room to two further double bedrooms and a shower room. This arrangement lends itself perfectly to older children, visiting guests, multi-generational living or those seeking a more private home-working environment. Subject to any necessary consents, it may also offer potential for ancillary or holiday-let accommodation.

Outside, The Shambles is set well back from the road and approached over a shared gravel driveway, which leads to a private parking area capable of accommodating several vehicles. Established front gardens contain an attractive variety of mature plants and shrubs, while a pathway provides access to the rear. The generous rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by beautifully established flowerbeds, trees and shrubs. A broad patio extends across the rear of the house, creating an ideal setting for barbecues, outdoor dining and entertaining while enjoying uninterrupted views across the Wiltshire countryside.

East Gomeldon lies a short distance north-east of the Cathedral City of Salisbury. The nearby villages of Porton and the Winterbournes offer a useful range of everyday amenities, including shops, a doctor’s surgery, post office, public houses and primary schools, while Gomeldon also has its own primary school. Salisbury provides an extensive selection of shopping, cultural and leisure facilities, together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Waterloo in approximately 90 minutes. The A303 lies around four miles to the north, providing convenient connections towards the South West, the M3 and London. The area is also well served by an excellent choice of schools, including Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts Grammar Schools, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin.