Knook

£479,999 Freehold

The Riding Knook Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0JG

A spacious light and airy four bedroom detached Colt house set in a large rural plot backing onto fields.

Directions Leave our offices in Salisbury and proceed out on the A36 Warminster Road. Continue for approximately 10 miles passing through South Newton, Stapleford and thence onto Codford. Having passed Codford after approximately 2 miles take the turning on the left signposted to Knook. Continue into the village bearing right and the property will be found towards the end on the right hand side.

Description The property comprises a rare opportunity to acquire a detached Colt house with cedar cladding under a tiled roof. There are large windows throughout the property and there are views over the garden in all directions. There are three decent sized reception rooms on the ground floor with a generous kitchen/breakfast room and a separate utility room. Also on the ground floor is a large reception hall and cloakroom. There is a studio/annexe which at present is used as a bedroom with an en-suite shower. On the first floor there are four decent sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there are generous gardens with numerous garden sheds and a rural aspect.

House Specifics The accommodation is arranged as follows, all measurements being approximate:

Entrance porch

Reception area Radiator.

Entrance hall Understairs cupboard, stairs to first floor, radiator, oak floor.

Cloakroom Low level WC, wash-hand basin, radiator.

Sitting room 7.35m x 5.8m (24ft 1in x 19ft) maximum measurements as this room is L-shaped. Two radiators, chimney breast which could be re-opened if required, large windows overlooking gardens.

Garden room 3.75m x 2.3m (12ft 3in x 7ft 9in). Glazed doors to garden.

Study 2.63m x 2.33m (8ft 7in x 7ft 7in). Radiator, telephone point.

Dining room 4.87m x 3.57m (15ft 11in x 11ft 8in). Radiator.

Kitchen 6.06m x 3.63m (19ft 10in x 11ft 10in). Fitted with an extensive range of both high and low level units, inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink with mono bloc taps, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, integrated dishwasher, Rangemaster range cooker with extractor hood over.

Inner hall

Utility room 6.08m x 1.92m (19ft 1in x 5ft 7in). Ceramic single drainer sink unit, range of built-in cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, Mega flow pressurised hot water cylinder, door to outside.

Annexe/bedroom 5.79m x 4.52m (19ft 11in x 14ft 9in). This could have many different uses, perhaps as self-contained accommodation for an elderly relative or indeed a games room/music room for teenagers. Double doors lead out to an extensive paved area. En-suite shower room – fully tiled shower cubicle, cupboard housing oil fired boiler providing central heating and domestic hot water, heated towel rail.

Stairs to first floor - Landing Shelved cupboard, access to roof space.

Bathroom This is a large generous room with a panelled bath and shower mixer taps, extensive ceramic wall tiling, low level WC, heated towel rail.

Separate shower room Tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash-hand basin, low level WC.

Bedroom 5.46m x 3.61m (17ft 10in x 11ft). Wardrobes, radiator.

Bedroom 3.12m x 2.35m (10ft 2in x 7ft 8in). Wardrobe, radiator.

Bedroom 4.92m x 4.21m (16ft 1in x 13ft 10in). Range of wardrobes, radiator.

Bedroom 3.66m x 3.65m (12ft x 11ft 11in). Range of wardrobes, radiator.

Outside The Riding is approached via a five-bar gate and gravelled driveway immediately opposite the medieval church of St Margaret and Knook Manor. The gardens are a particular feature of the property being mature and well screened with an interspersion of flower borders containing mature annual and perennial plants. They are generous in size approaching 0.5 acres with 2 stables, a tack room and further outbuildings. There is a chicken run and in the past, pigs have been reared on this land. The gardens offer a high level of privacy although there are fields behind and this could be opened up if required. There is also a vegetable area and an oil storage tank.

Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage. Provision for telephone subject to transfer regulations. Oil fired central heating.

Outgoings The Council Tax Band is ‘G’ and the payment for the year 2015/2016 payable to Wiltshire Council is £2462.61.

Viewing By confirmed appointment only with the vendor’s agent. Telephone 01722 336422.

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. REF: JB/SB/19012/150608