Property description
Waverley House is an elegant and substantial detached residence offering spacious and versatile family accommodation set in a charming secluded mature location with open views across open farmland and the Avon Valley to the rear. The well balanced layout has been maintained by the current owners to the highest standards. To fully appreciate the delightful balance, spacious rooms, high specification and outlook, a personal inspection is highly recommended. The property sits well within its grounds of 0.62 acre, and the current owners have thoroughly enjoyed the privacy that the gardens have offered.
Waverley House occupies a highly desirable and sought after location in one of the areas 'best kept' secret locations. The house enjoys a rural outlook yet it is within a few minutes drive from Downton village centre, and Salisbury City Centre.
SituationThe property is located in the extremely sought after hamlet of Charlton All Saints which is approximately 3 miles to the south of Salisbury City Centre in the scenic Avon valley. There are excellent walks and riding in the Downland countryside and alongside the River Avon. To the south Downton has a number of useful amenities including a range of shops, doctors surgery, pubs as well as the Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated Downton Primary School and the Trafalgar School, whilst to the north Salisbury City Centre offers amenities including a Waitrose and everything the city has to offer including shopping and leisure facilities, cinema, theatre, numerous parks, restaurants and a lively twice weekly market.
Communications are excellent with mainline rail services to London Waterloo from Salisbury (85 minutes) or Southampton Parkway (from 66 minutes). Access to the motorway link via the A31 at Ringwood, is from junction 1 of the M27, linking with the M3 to London. Southampton and Bournemouth airports are both within easy driving distance. The New Forest provides wonderful opportunities for a variety of recreational activities, especially walking, sailing and riding. A whole host of other leisure activities are available along the south coast at various centres including Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton, Christchurch and Lymington.
The property is in a great position to reach Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools, as well as Salisbury Cathedral School, Leaden Hall, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and Preparatory School.
OutsideExternally, Waverley House is approached at the front by a brick set driveway leading to the front of the property with an attractive central island which then leads to a detached garage with electronically operated doors. The front gardens are secluded with mature hedging. The main extent of the grounds are to the rear with sweeping lawns, mature trees, shrubs, hedging and an attractive shaped patio, which all then back onto open farmland, with stunning views to the River Avon. There are also further areas of grounds to either side of the house.
Property Features :
- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Drawing Room
- Study