Ridge, Chilmark, Salisbury, SP3

A stylish contemporary cottage in an elevated south-facing setting, with exceptional rural views and scope to extend.

Built in 2015 as ancillary accommodation and a yoga barn to Damson Cottage, Wood Cottage became an independent residential dwelling in 2024. Of brick and timber construction with larch cladding beneath a slate tiled roof, it is an efficient, low-maintenance and well detailed building. The accommodation is beautifully presented, the bright open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room has a vaulted ceiling, engineered oak flooring, hardwood double-glazed windows and French doors to the south-facing terrace and countryside views. The painted wooden kitchen units include work surfaces, washing machine, 1½ stainless steel sink and extractor hood. A wood burner, high-level shelving and loft storage add warmth, character and practicality.
The light and airy double bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bath/shower room.

Outside
The south-facing paved terrace frames the rural outlook. The attractive and private garden is enclosed by hedging, includes raised cedar vegetable beds, an established flower border, lawn, and an ironwood tree. There is a useful shed for storage, outside power, two taps, a log store and ample parking for several cars.

Planning
Permitted development rights allow extension; see plan in brochure.

Tenure
Freehold

Local Authority and Council Tax Band
Wiltshire Council: Council tax band A

EPC: D.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via shared sewage treatment plant. Electric heating. Wessex Fibre broadband.

Wood Cottage enjoys a prized south-facing position in Ridge, within the Fonthill Estate and a conservation area.

Tisbury, about 2 miles away, provides shops, services, sports facilities and direct trains to London Waterloo. Nearby attractions include Messums Wiltshire and Old Wardour Castle, with Salisbury and the wider region readily accessible via the A30, local road network and A303. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ridge offers excellent walking, riding, cycling and other rural pursuits, with sailing, racing, golf, good schools, dining pubs and destinations such as Longleat, Stourhead, Wilton House, The Newt and Hauser & Wirth all within reach.