Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2

Yew Tree Cottage is a truly glorious detached thatched Grade II listed period village residence with 17th century origins that has been subject to a sympathetic yet comprehensive schedule of renovation creating the stylish and substantial home you find today. The cottage has been lovingly restored. Great attention has been paid to retaining and promoting many of the original hallmarks of the traditional cottage and not losing any of the homes period charm, yet the quality of work brings it solidly into the 21st Century. This stunning home offers a wealth of character and light throughout and is perfectly suited to families and couples alike. The beautifully appointed versatile accommodation includes a superbly appointed kitchen breakfast room with integrated quality appliances set amongst handcrafted wall and base units under wooden work surfaces and a rangemaster cooker, with dual aspect views onto the gardens and meadows beyond, with a wonderful window seat in the bay and french doors leading onto a terrace. From the hallway leads to the sitting room which is of particular note and has a stunning original inglenook fireplace and bread oven, adjoining the sitting room is a beautifully presented dining room along with a useful laundry utility area, with a cloakroom completing the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor, the attention to detail and quality of finish continues, where there are four bedrooms, two of which boast fitted wardrobes and the bedrooms are serviced by two beautifully appointed family bathrooms.

Outside

The gardens are a particular feature of this wonderful village home. The property itself is situated to the front of its plot with a driveway to one side. The garden is mainly laid to mature lawn with glorious open aspect views across a wildflower meadow to the rear and countryside beyond. The rolling lawn is flanked with sculpted floral and herbaceous borders. There is a terrace boasting a wealth of privacy, ideal for outdoor entertaining and the driveway off the village lane leads to a large parking area for multiple vehicles that in turn leads to a detached double garage.

Situation

Great Wishford is one of the village gems of the Wylye Valley with its range of period and character cottages, it's church and primary school (one of the oldest in Wiltshire) and there is a thriving village pub The Royal Oak and walks aplenty, be they along the river or into Grovely Woods. The village has easy access to the A303 with its links to the West and M3. Wilton is 3 miles to the south and Salisbury with its regional mix of lifestyle, entertainment, commercial and retail facilities as well as a mainline railway station to London Waterloo (approximately 85 minutes) lies just 3 miles further south. Good local schools are numerous and include Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin School as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar schools. There is racing at Salisbury and Wincanton as well as golf at High Post, South Wilts and Rushmore.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-59297