- 4 bedroom family house with an award-winning extension by John Comparelli architects. +
- About 2,378 sq ft of accommodation over two floors. +
- Double garage with off-street parking. +
- Private rear garden of about 0.12 acre. +
- Popular village with good local amenities. +
- EPC Rating = D +
A beautifully refurbished and extended period house, in the heart of the village.
Description
Cross Cottage is Grade II listed, built of mellow stone under a tiled roof, with a clever blend of both traditional & contemporary interiors. The house has been the subject of significant re-modelling and has an award winning extension by John Comparelli architects, finished with style and elegance.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, two highly attractive reception rooms, both with woodburning stoves, a large kitchen with smart integrated appliances and a large island. This room has a modern contemporary feel with tiled floor, subtle low energy lighting, roof lights and it flows comfortably into the breakfast/dining area, with views over the garden. This space enjoys under floor heating, as do the bathroom and shower room. There is a rear hallway / utility / boot room with plumbing and drainage for washing machine and a tumble dryer, excellent storage cupboards and door onto the garden.
There is a guest / bedroom 4 and the owners have enlarged the ground floor cloakroom to include a shower.
The first floor offers an attractive landing with sash window looking east towards the church. There are three good bedrooms, a family bathroom and smart en suite shower room for the principal bedroom. Three out of the four bedrooms have fitted wardrobes / storage. The house is mostly double glazed, has a modern pressurised water system and oil fired central heating.
OUTSIDE
Cross Cottage has an attractive rear garden which extends to about 0.12 acre in total. There is ample parking outside the double garage for two or three cars, with a rear garden which is principally down to lawn. There are some raised vegetable beds to one side of the garage, with a stone flagged terrace overlooking the main lawn.
Location
Standing opposite the village cross and the village church of St.Martins, Cross Cottage lies off Duck Lane in the heart of the village of Barford St. Martin, in the Nadder Valley. The property is located within the village Conservation Area and also within an area designated as being of high ecological value. The village itself has a pub, a pre-school and a church, as well as a petrol garage with a Budgens shop.
The small market town of Wilton lies about 3 miles to the east and offers a number of everyday amenities, such as a small supermarket, cafés, church, vet, town hall and community centre, baker and florist.
The beautiful Cathedral city of Salisbury offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities.
Trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton and golf at South Wilts Golf Club and High Post. This area is renowned for its fishing on the River Avon, Test and outlying chalk streams.
The A303 provides access to the south west and London via the M3.
There is a wide selection of both state and private schools in the area, including Port Regis, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin, as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.
Square Footage: 2,378 sq ft
Acreage: 0.12 Acres
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Additional Info
SERVICES : Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fried central heating. Fibre Broadband to the premises (not currently connected).
TENURE : Freehold
OUTGOINGS : Council tax band G
LOCAL AUTHORITY : Wiltshire Council –
