Warminster Road, Stapleford

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Bridge House -

Formerly part of a long established Wiltshire Farm, Bridge House and its substantial adjacent barn were constructed in the 1700’s and formed part of the original farm yard. The property offers country living in an attractive period property, crammed full of classic features.

The main entrance for the house is via a small porch set to the side of the building, and accessed directly from the rear gated driveway. A Muscat grape vine runs through from outside into the porch, and typically produces an excellent harvest in the summer, it is believed the vine originated from a cutting taken from Wilton House. A well appointed country kitchen features a cream AGA and a feature lit well, set into the floor. To the side of the kitchen is a large pantry.
A further outside door leads from a hall to the rear lawn. A 21ft sitting room features high ceilings, a beautiful period Adam-style fireplace and large sash windows facing south over the garden. Completing the ground floor is a substantial study/snug/dining room, with attractive period features that mirror those in the sitting room adjacent.

Upstairs is the principle bedroom and shower room. A spacious landing has much potential for use as a home office and provides access to two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

There is a utility room and sun room set within a single storey extension which borders the front garden, this leads to an integral garage accessible from the front drive.

Located off the sitting room is a beautiful and well-maintained south-facing walled garden. Planted with trees and well-stocked flower beds, the garden is primarily laid with a well-manicured lawn. A terrace along the east wall several provides space for outdoor seating and al-fresco dining, with a sun room overlooking the private garden.

Accessed via the ground floor stairwell or entrance porch is the spacious rear garden, boarded by tall hedgerows that create an air of seclusion. At the top end of the garden is a number of fruit trees, with a gentle slope down to a large open lawn. It is felt that this garden provides great opportunity for a variety of purposes, which could be tailored to an incoming buyers own specification.


Pelican Barn (Approved Planning) -

The proposed accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room on the ground floor of the main barn with a mezzanine overhead, framework and trusses in the roof area would remain exposed to retain character. What is currently a covered secondary entrance to property would be converted for use as a study, with French door access out onto the new terrace. The store is proposed to be converted into the sleeping accommodation, and includes the main entrance hall to the property. On the ground floor would be two double bedrooms and a shower room, with stairs to the galleried first floor landing in the reception area adjacent. Completing the accommodation would be the principle bedroom on the first floor, with a family bathroom and hot water tank.

Externally there is currently approximately three parking spaces in front of the barn with gated access to the grounds via Over Street, it is proposed to improve the area with a graveled drive and turning area just inside the gate. The existing boundaries and garden areas are to be retained in their present form unchanged, to be shared with Bridge House.

Eco credentials of the new accommodation include the use of an Air source heat pump system as the primary heat source for heating and domestic hot water, with a fully programmable under floor heating system. A rainwater harvesting unit is proposed to minimise the use of mains water where possible for outdoor activities such as gardening and washing the car.

Further information on planning available upon request.

Stapleford is an attractive village, lying approximately 7 and a half miles North West of the Cathedral City of Salisbury. The village supports St Marys Church, Stapleford Village Hall, The Pelican Public House, and a petrol station with convenience store. Nearby the Langfords offer a further range of facilities including a Public House, Café, two Churches plus a well-regarded Nursery, with a selection of recreational activities, whether it be taking a leisurely stroll around Langford Lakes Nature Reserve or playing a round of Tennis at The Langford Tennis Club.

The ancient capital of Wessex, Wilton, lies approximately 4 and a half miles to the South East and provides a more substantial array of facilities. Wilton is a bustling historic market town with good day to day amenities, including; a bakery, two convenience stores, a doctors, hardware store, post office, library, cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as the weekly market held in The Square.

A further three miles away, the Salisbury boasts a well-thought of Playhouse and twice-weekly charter market, with the iconic Cathedral Close sat in the heart of the city and a further plethora of restaurants, shopping, and leisure facilities close by. There are a number of primary and secondary schools, both private and state, including boys and girls grammar schools. Salisbury has excellent road links to London (A303), Southampton (A36) and Bournemouth (A338), and provides direct trains to London Waterloo from Salisbury mainline railway station (journey time approximately 90 minutes).