Hill Cottage Orcheston -

Hill Cottage Orcheston

Nr Salisbury SP3 4RW

A superbly refurbished & improved detached period cottage situated in a

lovely rural hamlet with versatile accommodation that retains its intrinsic charm & character

● Located at the Head of the Till Valley

● Sitting Room with Woodburner

● Light & Airy Garden/Dining Room Situation Hill Cottage is situated in a lovely, slightly elevated setting overlooking fields in the small, rural yet accessible village of Orcheston at the head of the Till Valley on the Southern edge of . Orcheston has two 13th Century ● Kitchen/Breakfast Room & Family Area churches and gives its name to a species of meadow grass. It was also the birth place of both the footballer turned race horse trainer Mick Channon and the writer and poet Maurice Ridley who is said to have been Dorothy L Sayers model for ● Four Bedrooms & Two Bath/Shower Rooms Lord Peter Wimsey. The larger nearby village of Shrewton is just a mile away and has an excellent choice local facilities including a primary school, surgery, supermarket, butchers, garage, pubs and sports ground. ● Boot Room, Utility Room & Cloakroom More extensive amenities can be found in the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury and market town of Devizes both being around 13 miles distant and offering a good range of shopping, education, leisure and medical facilities. There are transport ● Split-Level Cottage Garden & Parking facilities close at hand with Orcheston being located just off the A360 which links with the local road network giving ready

access to the other main towns in the region including Andover, Bath, Chippenham, Marlborough and Warminster whilst Viewing strictly by appointment via the nearby A303 trunk road joins with the M3, making London accessible for the motorist. There are railway stations at Sole Agents Rural View (Salisbury) Ltd Salisbury and Grateley for London Waterloo and at Westbury and Pewsey for London Paddington. 01722 716895 [email protected] Many families are attracted to the area by the wide choice of highly regarded schools in both the state and private sectors. Hill Cottage is surrounded by the gently undulating South Wiltshire countryside and is an ideal base for a variety of rural pursuits such as walking, riding and cycling as well as traditional field sports. Racing can be found at Bath, Salisbury and Wincanton. There are many places of interest in the vicinity such as Old Wardour Castle, the Longleat Estate, Stourhead Gardens, Wilton House and perhaps most famous of all, Stonehenge which is just 4 miles away.

Property Hill Cottage is a traditional detached period cottage with rendered cob wall elevations to the front under a thatched roof. Over the years it has been altered and extended and in more recent times has been comprehensively refurbished and improved to create a beautifully presented property. The stylish modern fittings compliment the original period aura and Hill Cottage still has bags of charm and character. With its delightful rural village yet accessible location, this is an ideal country home whether for use as a full time residence or weekend retreat.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and on the ground floor this includes a newly fitted kitchen/breakfast open plan to a split-level family area creating a wonderful hub-of-the-house living space. The cosy sitting room has a fireplace with a woodburner whilst the garden/dining room has a lovely light and airy feel. There is also a boot room/hall with lots of storage, a utility room and a cloakroom. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, an attractively appointed family bathroom and an en-suite shower room.

Outside To the side of the property is a gravelled parking area and to the front a small area of lawn with a thatched porch leading to the former front door which is no longer in use but could be reinstated. The prettily landscaped, split-level garden has a lovely outlook over the adjoining fields and includes areas of lawn, gravelled and paved sitting areas, flower and shrub borders and a variety of ornamental trees and hedgerow plants.

Agents Notes: - 1. The Aga is not included in the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. - 2. The wooden mantelpiece in the sitting room is excluded from the sale.

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 Travelling from London on the A303, drive past Stonehenge and at the next roundabout take the right turn onto the A360 signed to Devizes and Shrewton. Continue through Shrewton past the turning and shortly after leaving the village take the first turn on the right to Orcheston. Carry on into the village and over the crossroads into Whatcombe Brow, a no-through lane. The property will be found on the right just after the row of alms cottages.

Services Mains water, electricity & drainage, oil fired heating.

Local Authority (South) 01722 336272, Tax Band D

EPC Energy Efficiency Rating Current: 33 Please refer to the agents for the complete Energy Performance Certificate.