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Long Lane End Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6QN Long Lane End 36 Stourton Lane, Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6QN A charming Grade II listed detached 17th century cottage situated on the edge of the Stourhead estate enjoying far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Detached cottage • Sitting room • Dining/living room Kitchen • Garden room/breakfast room • Utility room Cloakroom • Three bedrooms • Bathroom Gardens • Parking • Double garage • Views National Trust Leasehold property Situation Long Lane End is situated in a peaceful and private position on the edge of the renowned Stourhead Estate. The fashionable town of Bruton is about 5 miles to the west providing a range of everyday shopping facilities, including the fashionable Hauser & Wirth Gallery, Roth Bar & Grill and At The Chapel Restaurant. Nearby Gillingham off ers a Waitrose and mainline station to London Waterloo taking from 1 hour 58 minutes. Both The Spread Eagle Pub or Stourhead Cafe serve excellent local food. The larger towns of Salisbury and Bath provide a more extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, including excellent Theatre and Arts. Communications by road are good with the A303 about 2.5 miles providing access to London and the motorway network or the west country. Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Frome or Sherborne and racing at Wincanton. There is an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths locally. A full range of watersports are within easy reach along the Dorset coastline. The area is renowned for its superb range of private schools including Bryanston, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, St Marys Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hanford and Hazlegrove. There are also several excellent Primary and State schools within reach. Description Situated adjacent to an ancient Wessex by-way Long Lane End occupies a peaceful and enviable position in an area steeped in history and beauty. This detached cottage was originally three cottages which date back to the late seventeenth century, it is brimming with character and charm and has been under the same occupation for thirty-fi ve years. A large, welcoming reception hall leads to a generous reception room that is currently used in part as a dining room and also a living room; there is an attractive open fi replace and French windows that lead onto a south-facing terrace. Beyond there is a sitting room which features a large inglenook fi replace which is fi tted with a wood-burning stove while the fi tted kitchen lies to the other side of the dining room and off ers a good range of units, fi tted oven and electric induction hob with extractor hood; a door leads from the kitchen to a garden room which has sliding east- facing doors making it an ideal breakfast room although it could suit a variety of purposes. To the other side of the reception hall there is a ground fl oor bedroom that could also double as an offi ce/study, there is a also a large utility/laundry room and a cloakroom. On the fi rst fl oor there are two generous double bedrooms, one has a useful dressing room and there is a bathroom adjacent to both rooms. Outside there is ample parking and turning space as well as a double garage which has a useful garden store to the rear. The gardens are extremely well maintained and incorporate manicured lawns with a variety of fl ower and shrub borders as well as mature trees and hedging; furthermore the property benefi ts from fi ne, uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside towards Castle Hill in Mere and Whitesheet Hill. Directions (BA12 6QN) From the A303 take the exit for Mere and Stourhead Gardens (B3092) and proceed north towards Frome and Maiden Bradley. Do not take the left hand turn signposted Stourton / Stourhead House; proceed along the B3092 take the next left on to Stourton Lane. Continue along Stourton Lane for approximately 0.9 miles. On your right is a brick house called Old Hunting Lodge; turn right at this house. Long Lane End is situated behind the house down a short lane. Tenure Leasehold – National Trust 91 years remaining Ground rent = £5 pa plus insurance. Local Authority Wiltshire Council. Services Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Oil fi red central heating. Private drainage. Council Tax The property is subject to Council Tax Band F. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Salisbury. Long Lane End, 36 Stourton Lane Warminster, BA12 6QN Approx. Gross Internal Area 2127 Sq Ft - 197 Sq M Outbuilding Approx. Gross Internal Area 470 Sq Ft - 43 Sq M Dining Room Sitting Room Bedroom 2 7.02 x 4.76m 4.73 x 4.43m Bedroom 1 23' x 15'7'' To 4.67 x 4.3m 4.65 x 4 m 15'6'' x 14'6'' Eaves Kitchen/ 15'3'' x 14'1'' 15'3'' x 13' Breakfast Room 4.95 x 2.76m 16'2'' x 9' First Floor Garden Room Store Room 4.73 x 3.11m 5.7 x 1.96m 15'6'' x 10'2'' 18'8'' x 6'5'' Garage Utility Room 5.85 x 5.45m Bedroom 3 4.3 x 3.13m 19'3'' x 17'10'' 4.05 x 2.43m 14' x 10'3'' 13'3'' x 7'11'' Ground Floor Outbuilding IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills Salisbury Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made © Capture Property Marketing 2018. Drawn to RICS guidelines. in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any off er or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representationsAll Measurements ofare fact.approximate 2: Any and should not be relied on as a statementSalisbury, of fact. Wiltshire SP1 2BP areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It shouldPlan is notfor illustration purposes only. Not drawn to [email protected] be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 20180308PB 01722 426 820.