This very well-presented detached bungalow offers an abundance of versatile accommodation with delightful, landscaped gardens to front and rear. Moreover, there spectacular rural views to the front over farmland and a nature reserve.
Spanning over 1,600 sq ft excluding the garage, workshop and external storage room, Edgehill is a wonderful property which could work well for either a family or somebody wanting to downsize into one of Wiltshire’s most desirable villages.
Upon entering the property, there is a useful entrance hall and loo before heading into the large sitting room which has wonderful far-reaching views over farmland. The kitchen is well equipped and has plenty of worktop space and storage via wrap around under counter storage units as well as a number of wall hung storage cupboards. Moreover, there is a large breakfast bar which seats four people alongside space for a large dining table. The kitchen/dining room has doors that head out to the patio creating the opportunity for plenty of indoor/outdoor entertaining. The utility room is situated off the kitchen/dining room and works well as a boot room as well.
Moving through the ground floor off the inner hallway is a large principal bedroom which has an ensuite shower room and built in wardrobes alongside direct access to the rear garden. Furthermore, there are three further double bedrooms in addition to the study/ fifth bedroom and family bathroom. These could be altered should a further reception room be needed to accommodate a second study/playroom.
Agents note: There is lapsed planning consent for conversion in the loft.
Edgehill is located in Coombe Bissett, a very sought after village at the entrance to the picturesque Chalke Valley and on the edge of Cranborne Chase. It is a busy and thriving village with a good range of local amenities including a shop and post office (owned and operated by the villagers), a pub (the Fox & Goose), a successful primary school, a church and busy village hall. For a wider range of essential services and amenities, Salisbury is only a short drive away with its excellent shopping centre, theatre, cinema and range of other facilities. A regular bus services runs into Salisbury from the centre of the village. The striking and varied countryside around the village makes Coombe Bissett a lovely place to be. There are many good opportunities for leisure and recreation with excellent walking, riding and cycling all around.
The area is renowned for its sporting options and there are local golf, tennis, rugby and football clubs nearby, as well as racing at Salisbury and Wincanton, and motor racing at Thruxton. The coast is under an hour's drive to the south. The area has become very well known for its wide selection of secondary schools at all levels, including the Cathedral School, Godolphin, Chafyn Grove and Leadon Hall Prep school in Salisbury. Claysmore, Sandroyd, Port Regis and St Mary's Shaftesbury are also nearby and Salisbury has retained its boys and girls grammar schools.The valley is also well placed for those who travel or commute to work outside the area on a regular basis. The A303/M3 is about 14 miles to the north, bringing the business centres along the M3 and M25 corridors within easy reach, and the business centres along the south coast from Bournemouth through to Southampton and Portsmouth are also within reasonable driving distance, as are Heathrow, Southampton and Bournemouth airports. There are fast regular trains to London Waterloo from Salisbury station.
The property is approached up a long driveway leading to the garage and additional parking. In addition to the garage there is a large workshop which is accessible from the driveway and internally via the utility room. Moreover, there is a further storeroom attached to the property which offers a vast amount of storage/the potential for further accommodation if needed.
The front garden is approached down steps to a sunken lawn with rockery borders and is most attractively landscaped. There is side access to the right and at the rear. The rear garden is laid to patio and features a large pizza oven and pergola which offers plenty of opportunities for alfresco dining.
COUNCIL TAX: Band E
Mains water, electricity.
Oil fired central heating.
Private drainage via septic tank.
Leave Salisbury on the A354 Blandford Road and enter Coombe Bissett after approximately three miles. Pass The Fox & Goose public house on the left. The road bears right and left and after a short distance, Edgehill will be found on the right hand side.