Property description
An exciting opportunity to purchase this superb home with a wealth of local history and heritage situated in this popular Woodford Valley village. Pikes Cottage is a stunning timber framed cottage believed to date from the 18th century and is a fine example of a thatched English country home with an abundance of period features and architectural detail including exposed wooden beams and 'eyebrow' dormer windows.
The accommodation, which is arranged over two floors, is thoughtfully presented throughout and offers an abundance of character and charm. The flexible ground floor comprises of a welcoming reception hall, sitting room with open fireplace and numerous windows creating a light and airy ambience. The spacious dining room is perfect for entertaining and has French doors giving access to the beautiful rear terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room is an excellent size and fitted with bespoke built in wooden units, a door to the rear of the kitchen leads to the store, boot room/utility room and one of two downstairs cloakrooms. Also on the ground floor is a good size separate office accessed by a door from the rear terrace. The first floor is thoughtfully arranged and made up of four sizeable bedrooms serviced by two modern family bathrooms.
This glorious property is a true representation of a traditional period cottage and viewing is a must to fully appreciate the elegance of this family home.
SituationPikes Cottage occupies a pretty and convenient location a short drive north of the Cathedral city of Salisbury. It is in a stunning rural setting but with excellent communication links with access to the A303/M3. Amesbury has a wealth of amenities including supermarkets, public houses, hotels, fitness centre, post office, cafes, doctors surgery, dentist, hairdressers and a variety of shops. Nearby Salisbury has an excellent selection of regionally recognised retail, cultural and educational establishments, as well as a range of award winning restaurants and bars. Salisbury train station offers direct links to London Waterloo in 83 minutes.
The property is in a prime position to reach both Bishops & South Wilts Grammar School, and Salisbury Cathedral School, Leaden Hall, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and Preparatory School.
OutsideThe delightful cottage style garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with a mature lawn interspersed with well planted pretty herbaceous borders and shrubs. The stylish and expansive rear terrace, adjacent to the rear of the property, sets the perfect scene for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The front of the property has been planted with colourful wisteria creeper and clematis adding to the graceful appearance of the cottage.
There is a timber frame double garage as well as ample parking for numerous vehicles behind secure gates.
Property Features :
- Four bedrooms
- Three reception rooms
- Immaculately presented throughout
- Renewed thatch
- Sought after village location