THE COTTAGE, LITTLE LONDON, , , PRICE GUIDE: , SP5 5HL £650,000

AN INTRIGUING DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM COTTAGE SET IN A BEAUTIFUL QUIET HAMLET IN THE HEART OF THE CHALKE VALLEY

DIRECTIONS: From Salisbury proceed out south west on the A354 Blandford Road to . Here turn right signposted Bishopstone and Broad Chalke. Proceed along here for some six miles and on reaching the village of Broad Chalke turn left opposite the Queens Head pub. Continue round with the church on your right hand side, on through the village until you come to a small triangle with a bridge to the right. Turn here and after a hundred yards turn left before the watercress beds and follow this lane into Little London and you will see The Cottage being the second property on the right hand side.

DESCRIPTION: This offers a rare opportunity to purchase a delightful cottage full of character and with excellent accommodation enjoying a lovely quiet location overlooking fields and a stream in the heart of the Chalke Valley. The house dates back to the 18th century and is built of rendered cob elevations under a slate roof and was extended in later times by the present owner adding on the master bedroom, the lovely dining room as well as a reception hall, cloakroom and utility room. This wing looks out over open fields to woodland beyond. The house has the benefit of partial oil fired central heating as well as some back up night storage heaters. There enormous scope for further modernisation if required but the property has enormous charm and internal inspection is strongly recommended.

There is a single parking space adjacent to the road and the house is set in a long garden laid to lawn with shrubs, bushes and there is a storage shed and log store. At the northern side of the property there is a stream with open fields beyond and on the southern side there is a lane as well as a footpath which runs along to and there is another footpath adjacent which runs to .

LOCATION: Little London is a quite hamlet of some four properties located in a valley just outside Broad Chalke. This village has excellent facilities including a first class primary school, a public house, a hub/general stores, recreation ground, community centre, village hall and church. This property is also located just beyond the famous watercress beds. There are many lovely walks and rides in the immediate vicinity of The Cottage. The city of Salisbury is some eight miles away with its further good facilities including a main line railway CLOAKROOM: With WC, wash hand basin and tiled floor. ON THE FIRST FLOOR - LANDING station, further choice of shops and supermarkets, schools and leisure facilities including a cinema and playhouse. There is DINING ROOM: 4.56m x 4.28m (14' 11" x 14' 0") A BEDROOM 1: 4.56m x 4.39m (14' 11" x 14' 4") A racing at the nearby Salisbury Racecourse as well as golf at charming room with fireplace with fitted log burning stove, magnificent room with double doors to Juliet balcony South Wilts and also , both within easy reach. double doors leading out to the decking with lovely views overlooking the fields and the stream to the north. This To the west there is the historic town of Shaftesbury whilst the over the fields beyond, exposed beams and two radiators. bedroom also has a fireplace and exposed beams. popular town of Tisbury is also within easy reach.

SITTING ROOM: 6.24m x 3.74m (20' 5" x 12' 3") With EN-SUITE BATHROOM: With roll edge bath with The accommodation comprises: inglenook fireplace with log burning stove, stairs leading off shower, wash hand basin, WC, radiator and electric shaver

to first floor, back up night storage heater and shelving. point. RECEPTION HALL: With tiled floor and radiator.

KITCHEN: 3.88m x 3.58m (12' 8" x 11' 8") With Belfast DRESSING ROOM: With two fitted wardrobes. UTILITY ROOM: With oil fired boiler and space for sink, cupboards below, good further range of base units with fridge/freezer. worktops over, fitted Calor gas range, radiator and storage BEDROOM 2: 3.22m x 2.90m (10' 6" x 9' 6")

cupboards.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected to BEDROOM 3: 3.27m x 2.93m (10' 8" x 9' 7") OUTSIDE: The house is located in a long thin garden laid the property. Drainage is to private septic tank. mainly to lawn sloping down between the lane and the

BEDROOM 4: 3.70m x 2.26m (12' 1" x 7' 4") With access stream. The property does therefore enjoy magnificent COUNCIL TAX BAND: E (£2,241.49 for 20202/2021) to loft. views. To the front there is an off road parking space adjacent to which is the oil tank beyond which is a log store BATHROOM: With sit up bath, wash hand basin, WC and and storage shed. There is a further store in the garden. radiator. Behind the house overlooking the stream there is a raised area of decking and mature trees and shrubs and further area of garden to the west, again laid mainly to lawn. The garden has enormous potential for further parking and landscaping if required.

7413/DM/14.12.2020 Viewing By confirmed appointment only with the vendor’s agent. Telephone 01722 414747.

Agent’s note Every effort has been made to prepare these particulars as carefully as possible. However, intending purchasers should be aware that their accuracy is not guaranteed, nor do they form part of any contract. Please note that the quoted room sizes are approximate and we advise you to verify the dimensions carefully, especially when ordering carpets, fittings, or any built in furniture. Where heating and electrical equipment is included, please be aware that we have not tested the appliances. We strongly recommend purchasers obtain legal advice and a survey. t 01722 414747 44 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3TS e [email protected] www.mckillopandgregory.co.uk

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