Property description
Occupying a corner plot on the entrance to a highly desirable residential close, 1 Ashlands is a substantial detached family home. The property was constructed in the late 1970s and has been occupied by the current family since about 1983. The house offers excellent accommodation, the entrance hall is wide and welcoming with a vaulted galleried landing above. The living room extends the depth of the house with a working fireplace and there is a separate dining room. The kitchen is a large L shape room with the original cupboards and an adjoining utility room which in turn leads through to a huge integral double garage; the bathrooms and cloakroom have their original fittings and would clearly benefit from updating and modernising. The windows, although replaced, are single glazed and therefore double glazing should be a consideration. Central heating is provided by a brand new (just installed) oil fired boiler to a water filled radiator system.
The first floor gallery, overlooking the reception hall, offers access to a superb master bedroom with walk-through wardrobes/dressing area and a generous ensuite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms of varying sizes and a family bathroom.
The house offers great potential both for retaining the existing footprint and
modernising or consideration should be given to converting the integral double garage in to a reception hall, replacing the 1980's conservatory with a modern alternative, perhaps a garden room, and providing a new double garage on the side of the property.
The plot is of a particularly good size although a large percentage is currently open plan. The formal garden area is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and flower beds and enclosed by a specimen hedge. The garden could be enlarged by incorporating some of the open area which is mainly to the right hand side of the property as you look at it.
In conclusion an excellent family home offering immense potential located in a very popular village, on the north eastern edge of Salisbury.
LOCATION
The semi rural settlement of Ford is located a short distance from Salisbury on the north eastern edge and is easily accessible from the A30, A338 and the A345. The neighbouring hamlet of Hurdcott boasts a hugely popular Inn, the Black Horse, which is within walking distance of Ford. There is also a number of attractive country walks surrounding the village. Other amenities include a village shop/Post Office, the Winterbourne Arms and a Grade I listed church, all located in the neighbouring Winterbournes. The historic cathedral city of Salisbury offers a comprehensive range of recreational amenities, shopping facilities including a market each Tuesday and Saturday and a wide range of schooling, both state and private including two grammar schools and a college of further education. Salisbury has a mainline railway station stopping at nearby Grateley serving London, Waterloo and the West Country. Access to the M3 and M25 is easily obtained via the A303 to the north east and to Southampton via the A36/M27 to the south.
TENURE AND SERVICES
Tenure: Freehold. Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. All mains services connected. Oil central heating, replacement windows. Council Tax band - F - £2,247.98 for year 2015/16.
DIRECTIONS
From the city of Salisbury proceed along the A30 passing the BP/Marks and Spencer's garage on your left hand side. Proceed straight over the mini roundabout, with Parkwood Health and Fitness Club on your right, and follow the road to the next roundabout with the BMW garage on your right. Take the second exit, continue under the bridge and take the first exit left at the next mini roundabout. Almost immediately turn left signposted Ford, and proceed into the village. After a short distance pass Boswells on your right hand side and follow the road around the sharp bend to the left and over a small hump back bridge. Continue on the road passing Green Lane and The Steadings on your right. Ashlands is the next turning on the right. Number 1 will be found immediately on the left hand side indicated by the BAXTERS For Sale board.
Street View
Street View
Street View
Property Features :
- Large detached family home
- 4 bedrooms including large master bedroom with ensuite
- Large sitting room
- Dining room
- Conservatory
- L Shaped kitchen
- Utility room
- Cloakroom