The Brambles Lower Chicksgrove -

The Brambles Lower Chicksgrove

Nr Tisbury SP3 6NB

A stylishly designed family home fitted & equipped to an exemplary standard situated in the most idyllic Nadder Valley setting with outstanding rural views & a substantial multi-use outbuilding

● Lovely Location with a Superb Country Outlook

● Sitting Room, Family Room & Study

Situation The Brambles is situated in a wonderful elevated setting off a country lane in the small but highly desirable ● ‘Hub-of-the-House’ Kitchen/Dining Room rural hamlet of Lower Chicksgrove in the heart of the beautiful Nadder Valley. Excellent local amenities can be found in the large thriving village of Tisbury just 2.5 miles away which include a diverse range of shops, boutiques, eateries, a post Garden Room, Snug/Gym, Utility & Store Room ● office, school, doctor’s and dental surgeries, vets, sports centre, garage and a station with direct rail services to London (Waterloo) and the West Country. The area has a number of destination dining inns such as The Beckford Arms, Fonthill ● Five Bedrooms & Four Bath/Shower Rooms Gifford and The Royal Oak, as well as several traditional country pubs including The Compasses in Lower Chicksgrove itself. ● Gardens, Large Terrace & Ample Parking Lower Chicksgrove is situated around a mile from the A30 between the hilltop Saxon town of Shaftesbury and medieval ● Car Barn, Workshop, Office & Studio cathedral city of Salisbury both of which offer a good range of shopping, education, leisure and medical facilities. Although delightfully rural, the property is not isolated with the local road network giving ready access to the other main towns in the region including Bath, Blandford, Sherborne and as well as to the South Coast whilst the A303 Viewing strictly by appointment via trunk road links with the M3, making London accessible for the motorist. Many families are attracted to this part of South Sole Agents Rural View (Salisbury) Ltd Wiltshire by the wide choice of highly regarded schools in both the state and private sectors. 01722 716895 [email protected] The Brambles is surrounded by the gently undulating countryside of the Nadder Valley, part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is an ideal base for a variety of rural pursuits such as walking, riding and cycling as well as traditional field sports. There are golf courses at , Salisbury, Sherborne and Warminster. Racing can be found at Bath, Salisbury and Wincanton with sailing at Shearwater near Warminster. There are many places of interest in the vicinity such as Old Wardour Castle, the Longleat Estate, Stourhead Gardens, Wilton House and the Badges.

Property The Brambles is an attractive detached house with local Chilmark stone external elevations under a tiled roof. Built to exacting standards by the present owner for use as his own family home in the early 1990’s and substantially extended in 2003 with further improvements carried out since. The standard of the craftsmanship of the work undertaken and attention to detail is to be admired. This includes the extensive use of oak joinery, automated zoned heating (partly underfloor), high speed broadband and high quality fittings resulting in the creation of a beautifully presented, energy efficient country residence that enjoys a glorious westerly facing outlook over lovely countryside.

The focal point of the versatile accommodation is the stunning open plan kitchen/dining room which has been exceptionally well fitted with bespoke designed and crafted oak units with expansive polished granite work surfaces, a large circular oak breakfast bar and high quality built-in appliances including a four oven electric Aga. On the ground floor there is also a double aspect sitting room with a Purbeck stone fireplace, family room with custom designed built-in oak furniture, fitted study, a large garden room and a boot/utility room. The basement has a gym/snug, shower room and a work/store room.

Upstairs the master bedroom is fitted with a range of individually designed oak units, has marvelous far reaching views and a luxuriously appointed en-suite shower room. The guest bedroom also has a wonderful outlook and an en-suite bathroom. There are three further good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside The property is approached via wooden gates that give access to a large pavioured drive that provide ample parking and leads to an extensive paved terrace across the width of the house ideal for al-fresco dining and to take in the spectacular view. The garden consists of areas of lawn with flower, shrub and rose borders, ornamental trees, mature hedging, a wooden deck, hot tub and wooden summer house.

Outbuilding Built in 2011, the attractively designed, substantial outbuilding is constructed with brick external elevations, oak timbers, timber cladding and a tiled roof. Lending itself to be utilised for a variety of uses and with the potential to be converted into a secondary dwelling (subject to planning), it currently consists of a two bay open fronted garage with an adjoining wood store and a large workshop with wooden doors, power and water. An oak paneled door & stairs lead up to the first floor which has a good- sized office with bi-fold glazed doors to a balcony with wrought iron railings and absolutely marvelous country views. There is also a large studio that could be used as a work/hobbies/games room or converted to living accommodation with plumbing for a cloakroom already built in.

Notice Rural View (Salisbury) Ltd, their sub agents and their clients give notice that they have no authority to make or give any representations or warrants in relation to the property. These particulars have been prepared in good faith. They do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only. Rural View has not tested any services, equipment or facilities.

Directions From Salisbury, take the A30 West towards Shaftesbury proceeding through Wilton, Compton Chamberlayne and Fovant. After leaving Fovant take the third road on the right signed to Chicksgrove & . Continue for about a third of a mile and take the first turn on the left into Lagpond Lane following the narrow lane round a bend and down a hill through Sutton Row to Lowe Chicksgrove. The Brambles is the second property on the left and is accessed via a farm track.

Services Mains water & electricity, private drainage, oil fired heating and hot water

Local Authority 01722 336272 Council Tax Band G

EPC Energy Efficiency Rating Current: 71 Please refer to the agents for the complete Energy Performance Certificate.

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