Property description
A beautiful Grade II listed thatched cottage located in the popular village of Durrington. This semi-detached cottage, which is believed to be approximately 400 years old, offers characterful accommodation with many of the original property features including exposed beams and an Inglenook Fireplace. The downstairs living space includes a fitted country style kitchen, a good sized sitting room, dining room, a delightful conservatory which overlooks the garden and a family bathroom. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom and built in wardrobes to the master bedroom. The cottage also benefits from a charming rear garden and ample of off road parking. An internal viewing is essential to appreciate the quality of the home.
Location
Durrington is a popular, community orientated village located near the historical site of Stonehenge, in the heart of Salisbury Plain. The surrounding area is ideal for outdoor activities including horse riding, cycling and walking. Local facilities include three small supermarkets, schools for children of all ages, The Stonehenge Inn pub, a gym and swimming pool. Situated to the south is the Cathedral city of Salisbury which provides a further choice of schooling, shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and a theatre. The city has a range of supermarkets as well as five Park & Ride services for ease of access into the city centre. A303 (London/Exeter) 2m, Amesbury 2.5m, Salisbury 10.5m, Andover 14.5m. Trains to Waterloo: Salisbury (85 mins), Grateley 9m (80 mins), Andover (75 mins).
Outside
The property is accessed via a timber pedestrian gate which leads to the side of the property and continues to the rear garden. To the immediate rear of the property there is an attractive raised timber decked area with inset feature well, thatched summer house, large shed and fish pond. The majority of the gardens are then laid to lawn with beautifully stocked flower and shrub borders which offer a good sense of privacy. A timber gate gives pedestrian access to a large parking area which is enclosed and is laid to gravel.
Directions
From our Amesbury office on Salisbury Street continue to the crossroads. At the crossroads turn left towards the A303. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Countess Road. At the next roundabout take the third exit, followed immediately by a left onto Stonehenge Road. Follow the road all the way down, past Sainsbury's. Hollihurst Cottage can then be found shortly after, on the left hand side.
Local Information
Schools - www.schoolguide.co.uk News and Events - www.salisburyjournal.co.uk and www.spirefm.co.uk Facts, Figures and History - www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amesbury Stonehenge - www.english-heritage.org/daysout/properties/stonehenge
Services
All mains services connected.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Wiltshire Council tax band D.
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment with Bassets only.
Property Features :
- A Grade II listed character cottage
- Three bedrooms
- Country style kitchen
- Sitting room with inglenook fireplace
- Spacious heated conservatory
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